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Election Guide For 2025 General Municipal Elections

Check out WCCB's Election Guide for the 2025 General Municipal Elections.

Fort Mill School District ranked among South Carolina's finest in education

Schools receive ratings on various indicators such as academic achievement, college and career-readiness, and graduation rate.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after a pair of judges’ rulings required the payments to continue.

Statesville woman arrested for possession of controlled substances

Iredell County Sheriff's deputies searched a woman's vehicle and seized drugs and drug paraphernalia.

WATCH | CMPD Chief Estella Patterson speaks publicly for first time

Newly named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Estella Patterson speaks publicly for the first time.

Ballantyne's Backyard to host the fourth annual walk-through light show, Nov. 28–Dec. 30, 2025

The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and bigger than ever.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Launches With Major Andrew Wiley

The Salvation Army & WCCB kick off the 2025 Angel Tree program!

Major Andrew Wiley from the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte stopped by Rising this morning to tell us all about the Angel Tree program and about how you can help local families in need here in our community this coming holiday season.

Gaston County Mugshots November 2nd

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, November 2nd.

Search for missing teen in Gastonia

16-year-old Luis Tario was last seen on Halloween in Gastonia driving a dark grey 2017 Nissan Rogue SUV with North Carolina license plate 3CH33RS.

CMPD identifies victims of north Charlotte double homicide

Police released the identities of two men killed in a north Charlotte shooting.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Officer injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Mooresville

A Mooresville police officer is recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the officer’s vehicle on Saturday night.

Fire crews work to rescue horses in overturned trailer

Charlotte Fire crews spent several hours working to rescue horses after a trailer overturned in northwest Charlotte.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 1st

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, November 1st.

Packers want to maintain focus for Panthers game with Eagles rematch looming

The Carolina Panthers will get quarterback Bryce Young back after he missed the Buffalo Bills game with an ankle injury.

Gaston County Mugshots November 1st

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, November 1st.

Road rage arrest leads to ‘ghost guns’

A road rage arrest leads to police confiscating two ghost guns in Monroe.

CMPD officer’s actions under investigation after fight at West Charlotte High School

Parents are outraged as a shocking video continues to circulate online, showing a CMPD officer slamming a West Charlotte High School student to the ground.