16-year-old boy drowns in Lake Norman
The Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office says it's pulled the body of a 16-year-old boy out of the water. He has been identified as Kaleb Lamar Shields.
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WCCB Charlotte obtains CMS plan for ICE agents in schools
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WCCB now has the presentation delivered to CMS school administrators discussing how the school plans to handle immigration enforcement moving forward.
North Carolina governor doesn't appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges against state Republican legislative leaders.
Healthy Headlines: Life-changing replacement procedures
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens talks with Dr. James Fraser, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Cotswold, about hip and knee replacement procedures, and how it can be life changing for people who have learned to live with pain and discomfort.
Rising Spotlight: Mister Sparky
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Rusty Wise, president of Mr. Sparky here in Charlotte, about some electrical know-how and some important tips for keeping your home safe.
NC seeks to tighten voter ID records for roughly 200,000 people
North Carolina election officials are taking steps to tighten up voter registration records in a pivotal swing state.
UPDATE: Arrest made after clerk says she was sexually assaulted during robbery
A man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman during a robbery at a convenience store in Lenoir is in jail.
Driver charged after two killed in Catawba County accident
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says an underage girl and a 19-year-old died after an accident in Claremont involving a suspected impaired driver.
CMPD says violent crime is down in Charlotte
Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.
Human remains found behind Statesville home
A death investigation is underway after skeletonized human remains were found behind a home in Statesville.
Embattled Charlotte City Councilwoman files for re-election
Embattled Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown filed for re-election Wednesday. Brown was indicted in May for fraudulently using $124,000 in COVID-era relief funds two years before she was elected.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles files for re-election
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has officially filed for re-election. Lyles was first elected to the city's top office back in 2017. If she's elected again, she'll serve a fifth term.
Harris Teeter manager arrested, accused of stealing $11K from store
Investigators say Brittany Gardner worked at the Harris Teeter on Davis Lake Parkway. She's accused of taking the cash over the course of several months, instead of placing it in a safe.
York Co. deadly shooting ruled as self-defense, no charges filed
The York County Sheriff's Office says it will not press charges against the man who shot and killed 69-year-old Joseph Lewis at a Dollar General store last Thursday.
Gaston Co. Sheriff's Office employee arrested, accused of falsifying time records
Detention Officer Ryan Poole was arrested on Wednesday. The 52-year-old is accused of falsifying time sheets and getting paid for hours he didn't work.
Salisbury Police make arrest in June homicide investigation
Salisbury Police Department detectives say 47-year-old Jamal Staton shot and killed 45-year-old Cleveland Davis on East Liberty Street.
CMPD charges teen in murder of 24-year-old man
We're learning a 17-year-old from Charlotte is facing murder charges. 24-year-old Dontre Williams was killed back in June on Milton Road in northeast Charlotte.
Shooting investigation shuts down roadway during afternoon rush hour
An investigation was underway Wednesday after a shooting on East Sugar Creek Road near Garinger High School.
AI-powered private school opening in Charlotte
An artificial intelligence-powered private school is coming to Charlotte in the fall. At Alpha School, teachers use AI to create lesson plans, grade papers and more which founders say frees up time for teachers to pay more attention to students.
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