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Duke Energy Preparing For Possible Outages

Duke Energy officials have a message ahead of the storm: get ready

Officials with Duke Energy are sending a clear message to people ahead of the storm: get ready.

NCDOT treats roads, asks drivers to give their crews space

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is working to make sure people can travel as safely as possible when the storm hits.

How to keep your pets safe during this weekend's winter storm

If you have outdoor pets bring them inside. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control says if your animal normal lives outside, now is the time to make an exception. Their safety depends on it.

Surveillance video shows suspect burglarizing home of late NASCAR legend Greg Biffle

Authorities are searching for the suspect accused of stealing $30,000 in cash, guns, and NASCAR memorabilia from Greg Biffle's home just weeks after the former NASCAR driver and his family were killed in a plane crash.

Up 'n Adam: Music Go Round Rock Hill

Adam Wurtzel went to Music Go Round in Rock Hill, where he used one of their guitars to get some lessons.

Arrest in Rock Hill house party murder

An arrest in a deadly shooting that happened at a house party in Rock Hill. 20-year-old Ryan Price is accused of shooting a person at a home on Old Friendship Road Saturday night.

Local volunteer wrestling coach facing sex assault charges involving teen

A volunteer wrestling coach in Gaston County is in jail without bond sex assault charges. Police arrested 22-year-old Jashon Jefferies on Monday.

Chess grandmaster's cause of death revealed

WCCB has learned the cause of death for a chess grandmaster from Charlotte. 29-year-old Daniel Naroditsky died in October.

CMPD searching for missing Charlotte man

62-year-old Gregory Earnest walked away from his home on Westone Drive in northwest Charlotte around three Tuesday afternoon.

Protesters Mark The First Year Of Trump's Second Term

Local protestors organize 'Free America Walkout'

Dozens of people packed First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte Tuesday evening as a part of the National Free America walkout. The nationwide protests marked the end of the first year of President Trump's second term.

"What's in the Box" Game Show winners

Adam Wurtzel spoke with the local winners of Netflix's newest game show, "What's in the Box?"

Dr. Raynard Washington's resignation as Mecklenburg Health Director effective immediately

During his tenure with the county, Dr. Washington established the state's first Office of Violence Prevention

Up 'n Adam: MLK Day Baseball Clinic at Knothole Foundation

Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation to learn more about their free MLK Day baseball clinic.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

5 displaced, dog rescued in west Charlotte house fire

A dog was rescued from a house fire as crews worked in below freezing conditions to put it out.

Bicyclist hit, killed in Lancaster

Lancaster Police have identified a bicyclist hit and killed by a vehicle.

Deadly mobile home fire in Kannapolis

A man has been found dead after a mobile home fire in Kannapolis.

FBI Ten Mosted Wanted fugitive captured in Mexico

FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive Alejandro “Alex” Rosales Castillo, accused of killing a Charlotte woman in 2016, was captured in Mexico on Friday after nearly 10 years on the run.