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Father Charged After Six-Year-Old Overdoses

A Union County father is facing charges after his six-year-old son overdosed on fentanyl and methamphetamine at a tattoo shop.

Procession Honoring Mia Goodwin One Year After Crash

Procession in Honor of One Year Since Death of Officer Mia Goodwin

Around 3:30 this morning, officers began the procession to honor officer Mia Goodwin’s life; around the same time in the morning that she tragically lost her life on I-85 at W.T. Harris Boulevard.

National Signing Day Marks The Beginning Of A New Chapter For Athletes Across Charlotte Area

Thursday was National Signing day as Charlotte area athletes pick the college or university to continue their football careers.

Ashe County Schools Closed Thursday Due To Threat Of Wintry Weather

Thursday was scheduled to be the last school day for students before Winter Break. Students will return to class January 9, 2023.

Carolina Panthers: Brian Burns Foundation

Panthers Brian Burns Delivers Christmas Joy To Local Kids

Panthers defensive Brian Burns teams up with Thompson Child & Family Focus to deliver Christmas toys and joy to local children. WCCB's Kelli Bartik catches up with Brian Burns and his mother, Angela Burns, during the holiday event.

Biden Admin Announces $10.4 Million in Funding for Transit Services in Rural Communities Across NC

Salisbury is among the 11 rural communities. The project will encourage pooled transit trips to reduce emissions, reduce wait times and improve travel time reliability.

Atrium Health Ballpark Named 2022 Ballpark of the Year by Ballpark Digest

This national honor places the ballpark in the ranks of the best major and minor baseball league venues across the country.

North Carolina Ranked 18th in Worst Drivers

The busy holiday travel season is well underway and according to a one recent study from Quote Wizard, North Carolina is ranked 18th when it comes to worst drivers in the nation, 1st being the worst and 50th being the best.

Steelers Hall of Fame Running Back Franco Harris Dies at 72

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72.

CMPD Officer Passes Away

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings shared that Officer Dean Lauber has passed away.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Shelter Runs Out Of Space

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control has halted all owner surrenders of dogs. The shelter is out of kennel space.

Vigil Held In Cornelius For Missing 11-Year-Old Girl Madalina Cojocari

Hundreds came together for a prayer vigil for 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari on Tuesday night. The community is demanding answers after the little girl disappeared and wasn't reported missing for three weeks.

Holiday Travel Warnings: Winter Storm Will Likely Bring Delays & Cancelations

Holiday travel could be impacted by a major winter storm

Dr. Crystal Hill Named Interim Superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Hill has been CMS Chief of Staff since May; long-time educator is a former assistant superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Is On Track To Enter The Holiday Weekend Over-Capacity With Dogs

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control’s (AC&C) dog kennels are all filled with dogs waiting for their Christmas miracle, a home. Due to this massive lack of space issue and capacity for care, as of December 20, 2022, AC&C is suspending accepting owner-surrender dogs.