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How The Carolinas Watched The Eclipse

The community gathered to see just what all the hype was about in this once in a lifetime moment.

Former Hornets Player James Bouknight Sentenced To Probation Following DWI

Former Hornets player James Bouknight has been sentenced to one year of unsupervised probation following an alleged DWI.

Tega Cay Planning To Hire Sharpshooters To Reduce Deer Population

Tega Cay Launches New Deer Community Survey

Tega Cay city officials announce a new deer community survey is live and will be open until Monday, April 29th.

School Bus Crash In Burke County

A bus carrying students from various high schools in Burke County overturned, trapping a person inside, according to a news release.

West Charlotte Man Beaten To Death, Family Says Over Kids' Fight

Tariq Stokes was reportedly defending his daughter when he was beaten to death, his family says. Now, they want justice. WCCB Charlotte's Emma Mondo reports.

Explosive Devices Found By Police In Alexander County

Officers located a possible explosive device near a local school and church after responding to a stolen property call.

Pickleball with Steve Smith Sr. and Jonathan Stewart

Steve Smith Sr. and Jonathan Stewart stopped by WCCB's studios to tell Adam Wurtzel about a very special event for a great cause, and to play some rounds of Pickleball!

GoFundMe Started For West Charlotte Father Killed In Teen Brawl

A GoFundMe has been created for Tariq Stokes after he was beaten to death outside of his home.

The Mint Museum To Offer Free Admission To Children In Grades K-12 Starting May 1

The Mint Museum announced that starting May 1, children in grades K-12 will enjoy free admission to both locations of the museum for an entire year with an adult admission.

Statesville Police Say They Arrest Six In Street Sweep For Drug-Related Crimes

The Statesville Police Department executed a drug operation that targeted individuals dealing drugs in the City of Statesville and resulted in arresting and charging six individuals.

Eclipse Day with Hosts of 'Wow in the World'

It's the big eclipse day! Nicole spoke with Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas, co-hosts of the number one science podcast for kids (and their grown-ups), Wow in the World about the science behind the eclipse, and how they make it fun for kids.

Cornelius Man Charged With Indecent Exposure

Police arrested a man for allegedly committing a lewd act on a trail near the McDowell Creek Greenway on Saturday.

Make Your Own Eclipse Box in Just Three Minutes

If you didn't buy your eclipse glasses before today, there's still a way to see the eclipse! Chief Meteorologist Nicole Madden is walking us through an eclipse box build that takes less than three minutes!

Two Charlotte Catholic Students In Hospital After Car Accident In Asheville

Two Charlotte Catholic High School students are in the hospital Sunday following a car accident in Asheville.

One Critically Injured In West Charlotte Shooting

One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after suffering a gunshot wound in west Charlotte.

South Meck Star Finally Gets Call To Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Walter Davis, a South Meck grad, earned basketball’s highest honor, as he will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

25-Year-Old Killed In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash

Detectives are investigating a fatal crash in Caldwell County after a suspected drunk driver traveled off the road and struck a tree early Sunday morning.