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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.

Mixed Messages On Next Round Of Snap Benefits

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 judges’ rulings

President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after a pair of judges’ 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.

Ballantyne's Backyard to host the fourth annual walk-through light show, Nov. 28–Dec. 30, 2025

The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and bigger than ever.

The Salvation Army Angel Tree Launches With Major Andrew Wiley

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.