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Suspects In Custody After Hitting A Police Cruiser Twice With A Stolen Vehicle

Two suspects have been arrested after stealing a motor vehicle and hitting a police cruiser twice in south Charlotte.

17-Year-Old Killed In Southeast Charlotte Wreck

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim involved in the fatal car crash on East W.T. Harris Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.

Gastonia Police: 19-Year-Old Charged With First Degree Murder In Alleged Fatal Shooting

A man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a 16-year-old on January 17th, according to a news release.

Criminals Expand Financial Sextortion Scheme

The FBI Charlotte Field Office has seen an increase in financial sextortion crimes and the type of schemes being used. Across the country financial sextortion cases are skyrocketing. In North Carolina, from 2022 to 2023, FBI Charlotte saw a 20% increase in reports statewide.

Get Ready For A Construction, Maintenance or Manufacturing Career

Mecklenburg County is helping residents climb the career ladder in the construction, maintenance and facility management, and advanced manufacturing industries.

AP: Biden Will Promote Internet Access In North Carolina, A State He Hopes To Win In The 2024 Election

President Joe Biden is going to North Carolina on Thursday to highlight $82 million in new investments that would connect 16,000 households and businesses to high-speed internet.

Facebook Hack Concerns Resurfacing for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control

Since the fall of 2022, Melissa Knicely and the rest of the employees at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control have been victims of a Facebook hack.

10-Year-Old Boy Suffers Second Degree Burns After Playing With Lighter

Jared Chicas is in serious condition at Atrium Health Wake Forest Burn Center in Winston Salem.

School Closings And Delays For Thursday, January 18th

Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed or will be operating on a delay/remote learning due to inclement weather.

Traffic Alert: Broken Water Main On Eastway Drive

Eastway Drive between Arnold Drive and Central Avenue is shut down due to a broken water main. Expect heavy traffic delays in the area.

New Surveillance Video Released From November CATS Bus Stabbing

The incident occurred in November on East Sugar Creek Road, according to police.

Up 'n Adam: SwimMAC Carolina

Adam Wurtzel met the team from SwimMAC Carolina to get a lesson from the #1 competitive swim club in America.

Rowan County Citizen Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty

Grace Horne has been charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor animal cruelty.

NCDHHS Committed To Improving Children’s Behavioral Health, Announces Details Of New Children And Families Specialty Health Plan

NCDHHS released an updated policy paper about the Children and Families Specialty Plan as it aims to improve youth behavioral health in North Carolina.