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Cooling Stations Open In Mecklenburg County As Residents Battle Extreme Heat

As temperatures continue to rise, community leaders are coming together to open all cooling stations in Mecklenburg County to help residents beat the heat.

Charlotte Man Posts To Social Media Claiming He Shot A Man Trying To Rob Him

Justified Homicide: Man Will Not Be Charged For Fatal Shooting On Delta Lake Drive In East Charlotte

Detectives with CMPD say the shooting death of 18-year-old Milton Howard on Delta Lake Drive in east Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide. The man, claiming to be the shooter, took to Facebook Live, saying he shot the teen because he tried to rob him.

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Pinky's Westside Grill In Charlotte To Raise Prices In Order To Stay Open

Owner of Pinky's Westside Grill in Charlotte, Greg Auten, took to Facebook Live on Thursday to say prices at the restaurant are going up. Auten says this price increase comes as a lot of items they receive from other countries are unavailable or hard to come by.

South Carolina Health Officials Encourage Masks, Vaccines In Schools

South Carolina health officials are still recommending students and teachers wear masks indoors to curb COVID-19′s spread in the upcoming school year, though state lawmakers have already banned school districts from requiring the face coverings.

CMPD: Fatal South Charlotte Stabbing Of 69-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal stabbing of 69-year-old Calvin Hilton in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

Police Arrest 3 People In Lancaster After Finding Illegal Drugs Inside Home

Three people were arrested in Lancaster after police executed a search warrant of a home on Tilly Lane and say they found illegal drugs inside.

Man Charged With Murder After Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 18-Year-Old

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged a 19-year-old man for an east Charlotte shooting that left an 18-year-old dead in early July.

CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Sends Mask Recommendation To Board Of Education

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston sent a memorandum to the Board of Education recommending all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors inside CMS facilities to wear masks for the 2021-2022 school year.

Officials Investigating After Suspicious House Fire Leaves Three Dead

According to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, a third person was found dead late Wednesday afternoon after a suspicious house fire in Troutman.

Rural SC Counties Worry Redistricting Will Curb Their Power

South Carolina’s rapid growth isn’t happening in rural areas, and people who live outside places like Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the state’s suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, are worried this year’s redistricting is going to take away more of their dwindling power.

Hidden Gems Of CLT: Historic Landmark In NoDa

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich visits a historic landmark in NoDa.

Meck Co. Health Leaders Urge Indoor Masking, Even for the Vaccinated

Mecklenburg County health leaders are urging everyone to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status. It comes amid a rise in "breakthrough" cases among those fully vaccinated.

Police: Skeletal Remains Of Missing 78-Year-Old Man Found In Northwest Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say on Wednesday they located the skeletal remains of a human body on Lasalle Street. The victim has been identified as 78-year-old David Crawford, who authorities say went missing in 2020.

Charlotte Woman Uses Dog's GPS Collar To Find & Destroy Yellow Jacket Nest

A Charlotte woman used her dog's GPS collar to pinpoint a yellow jackets nest's location and get it destroyed after a frightening encounter.

Deputies: 2 Bodies Found After Home In Troutman, N.C. Goes Up In Flames

Two people were found dead after a home in Iredell County went up in flames on Tuesday, deputies say.

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3rd Annual Light Up The Night 5K On August 6th Raises Money To Combat Homelessness In Asheville

The 3rd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set to take place on Friday, August 6th in-person at Carrier Park in Asheville. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, which exists to serve the homeless, poor, and addicted populations of Western North Carolina.