Charlotte Douglas among the 40 airports targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is among the 40 airports nationwide that are expected to reduce air traffic by 10% .
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Life of Lanaire: Finding Balance in the Sandwich Generation
More families are finding themselves part of the "Sandwich Generation," balancing the demands of raising children while caring for aging parents.Β
Food banks and pantries squeezed as more people need help
Dozens of people lined up for a box of food from Faith CME Church in Northeast Charlotte Wednesday. The need grows as more people turn to food pantries to supplement lost and delayed SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.
Food Lion announces $484 million investment to upgrade Charlotte stores
Food Lion will be upgrading 153 stores across the Charlotte area as part of a $484 million capital investment.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 major airports
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 βhigh-volumeβ markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
Rising Spotlight: VR Therapy with Dynamic Health Carolinas
When it comes to pain management, thereβs a new cutting-edge option available to help patients here in Charlotte βΒ VR Therapy.
Gastonia Police Department searching for armed robbery suspect
The Gastonia Police Department has released surveillance footage and is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect involved in an armed robbery.
Voters decide to increase sales tax to fund transportation
Charlotte voters have decided to pay more taxes to fund transportation improvements on rails, roads and buses.
1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in west Charlotte car crash
One person is dead, and another is seriously hurt after a crash in west Charlotte Tuesday morning
A Tech Reboot for Charlotte Nonprofits
Apparo is helping Charlotte nonprofits serve more families by providing technology support through its year-long G.A.I.N. program. Six organizations recently graduated after receiving training, mentorship, new hardware and tech grants.Β
SNAP recipients unsure whether they'll get benefits for November
A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to cover the cost of SNAP but the administration says it will only partially pay leaving people to wonder how much they will get for November and when.
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 judgesβ rulings
President Donald Trumpβs administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after a pair of judgesβ 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.Β
Ballantyne's Backyard to host the fourth annual walk-through light show, Nov. 28βDec. 30, 2025
The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back β and bigger than ever.
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.
Search for missing teen in Gastonia
16-year-old Luis Tario was last seen on Halloween in GastoniaΒ driving a dark grey 2017 Nissan Rogue SUV with North Carolina license plate 3CH33RS.
