Local News

EEOC sues Family Dollar, citing pregnancy discrimination against employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a federal lawsuit against Family Dollar Stores of North Carolina for pregnancy discrimination.

Charlotte Crown celebrates inaugural Upshot League Championship win

The women's basketball team won the inaugural Upshot League Championship Saturday night in a game you saw right here on WCCB Charlotte.

Teen dies from brain eating amoeba

A teen has died after developing a rare illness according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Federal trial underway in Uptown Charlotte for two anti-ICE protesters

A high-profile federal trial is underway in Uptown Charlotte for two community activists.

Man shoots at officers during barricade situation in north Charlotte

A man fired at officers after barricading himself in his apartment near Sugar Creek park.

Police warn drivers: Do not pass stopped school buses

As kids return to the classroom, police are reminding drivers to never pass a stopped school bus.

Gaston County Mugshots August 31st

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, August 31st.

Suspect arrested after hours-long standoff in Charlotte

Police say 33-year-old Jerricho Alexander was safely taken into custody around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Behind the Scenes of "Queen City Country"

Adam Wurtzel took Rising viewers on a Behind the Scenes tour of "Queen City Country."

Local low-cost afterschool youth center re-opens to local families

A major community resource is officially back in service for Charlotte families.

CMS Board approves policies to support students having a mental health crisis

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board has approved policy updates to support students who may be having a mental health crisis.

CMS bus drivers doubling up routes as district tries to fill 100 vacancies

The district says there are 100 school bus driver vacancies. They say some drivers are pulling doubles to get kids to and from school.

Two residents arrested after shots fired at Newton apartments

The Newton Police have arrested two individuals after receiving a call that shots were fired.

Inmate charged after attempting to bribe officer

Detectives have made an arrest after an inmate attempted to bribe a detention officer to smuggle contraband into the Rowan County Detention Center.

Gaston County Mugshots August 30th

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, August 30th.

Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 in the preseason finale for both teams.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

Kehlani headlines this week’s concert lineup in Charlotte. The two-time Grammy Award-winning R&B singer will be performing at Truliant Amphitheater on Tuesday night at 6:30p.m.