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Mecklenburg County Sheriff Responds To Detention Center Concerns

Sheriff Garry McFadden responds to concerns that the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central is overcrowded.

State, National Republicans File Lawsuits Questioning Accuracy Of NC Voter Rolls

While Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump face off on the campaign trail, there’s another battle brewing behind the scenes. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina GOP are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections in two separate lawsuits.

Carolina Panthers Release 53 Man Roster

After three weeks of preseason play, the Carolina Panthers have determined who will likely be ready for the opening week of the NFL season.

SLED Charging Man Following Shooting With Officers

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating a series of incidents involving a man and officers exchanging gunfire.

Woman Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor

The Burke County Sheriff's Office have arrested a 29-year-old woman for allegedly distributing child pornography.

300 Grams Of Methamphetamine Seized In Lincoln Co. Drug Operation

During multiple drug investigations by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office from 2023 into 2024, 300 grams of methamphetamine have been seized and four suspects have been arrested.

California Drug Courier Sentenced To Prison For Attempting To Smuggle Cocaine Through Charlotte Airport

Carlos Fernandez was sentenced to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for attempting to smuggle 20 pounds of cocaine through the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.

Children's Book Causes Car Seat To Catch Fire

A child's car seat was caught on fire due to a children's book that contained a battery.

Tasty Tuesday: Bananas Foster Pancakes

A tasty breakfast and a delicious meal! Executive Sous Chef Russell Jones from the Charlotte City Club stopped by the Rising Kitchen to show us how to make bananas foster upside-down pancakes and corn and crab chowder.

City Of Monroe Wins Public Power Awards Of Excellence

The City of Monroe is one of 17 public power communities across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to receive a 2023 Public Power Award of Excellence in recognition of the City's commitment to providing outstanding electric service to customers.

CMPD Sends Scam Alert Warming To Public

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has alerted the public about recent scam calls complaints.

Alleged Gastonia ABC Store Thief Arrested

Gastonia Police say they arrested an 18-year-old man who repeatedly stole tequila from an ABC Liquor store on West Long Avenue.

Statesville Man Charged With Statutory Rape Of 13-Year-Old

Iredell County Sheriff's Office arrested a 22-year-old man and charged him with two counts of statutory rape of a person 15 years of age or younger'

NASCAR Driver Chris Buescher Surprises Queen City Pet Owners For National Dog Day

More than 100 lucky pet owners across the Queen City received a special surprise on National Dog Day in the form of financial help to offset the cost of veterinary care, as well as pet packs of toys, treats and other goodies for their furry friends.

Abortion & Voters In Battleground North Carolina

Around 6 in 10 Americans think their state should generally allow a person to get a legal abortion if they don't want to be pregnant for any reason. That's according to a poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The issue is top of mind for many voters as they head to the polls this November.

One-On-One With Silfab Leader: "Highly Unlikely This Project Will Stop"

Congressman Ralph Norman will host a high stakes town hall on Tuesday about Silfab. A very vocal group of residents is fighting to keep the solar manufacturing plant from opening a facility in Fort Mill. The man who runs that facility sat down with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to answer tough questions.