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DEA Undercover Operation In NC And SC Leads To Federal Indictments

An investigation and operation by the Drug Enforcement Administration from September 2022 to November 2023 led to ten federal indictments.

Scheduled Highway 74 Lane Closer And Power Outage In Monroe

The City of Monroe's Electric Division will be closing a single lane of W. Highway 74 and conducting a scheduled power outage for a select number of customers on February 13, 2024, to complete the installation of electric cables and equipment.

AP: Lakers Point Guard D'Angelo Russell On Persistent Trade Rumors: 'I Genuinely, Humbly Don't Care'

Yes, Los Angeles Lakers veteran point guard D’Angelo Russell is well aware that he’s been the subject of rampant trade rumors.

Pilot Was Likely Distracted Before Crash That Killed 8 Off North Carolina's Coast, Investigators Say

The pilot of a small plane that crashed off North Carolina's coast in 2022, killing the pilot, four teens and three other adults, was likely distracted while trying to program the aircraft's flight management system after takeoff, according to a final report from federal investigators.

Prog For Wishes: An Allstart Concert

WCCB Rising's Lawrence Gilligan chats with Prog For Wishes director Emily Gibson to discuss the annual classic progressive rock concert coming up in 2024.

Celebrating Black History Month: Lakou Haitian Restaurant

Celebrating Black History Month With A Special Tasty Tuesday

WCCB Rising's Donia Duchess is in the kitchen with Natasha Candio, owner of Lakou, Charlotte's number one Haitian restaurant.

Up 'n Adam: The Dinner Detective

Adam Wurtzel got to play a "special agent" as he went to check out The Dinner Detective show.

Charlotte Fire Department Responding To Restaurant Fire In South Charlotte

The Charlotte Fire Department is responding to a restaurant fire in south Charlotte.

Charlotte Chefs Named James Beard Semifinalists for 'Best Chef Southeast'

WCCB Charlotte's Lauren McDonald meets with the owners and co-chefs of Jimmy Pearls

CMS Losing Federal Funding For The 2024-2025 School Year

The budget plan currently will cut 190 million dollars, 60 million of that being attached to people.

SBA Disaster Relief Available To Residents And Businesses Affected By Jan. 9 Severe Weather

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making low-interest disaster loans available to residents and businesses affected by severe weather January 9, 2024.

Attorney General Josh Stein Reaches $13.5 Million Settlement With First National Bank Over Redlining Allegations

Attorney General Josh Stein today reached a settlement with First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB) over allegations that the bank engaged in racially discriminatory redlining when providing home mortgage loans in the Charlotte and Winston-Salem areas.