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New Details About COVID Vaccine Distribution In North Carolina

The vaccine is expected to be shipped to North Carolina in a few days. Eleven hospitals will get it first, including three in the WCCB viewing area.

Pfizer Vaccine Approved; Local Health Officials Detail Roll Out

A vote of confidence and major step forward for the Pfizer vaccine following a marathon meeting at the Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine approval means people will be receiving the vaccine as early as next week.

CMPD: 18-Year-Old Man Dies After Crashing His Car Into A Tree

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say 18-year-old Jabe Wilhoit died in the hospital from injuries he received after crashing his 2000 Toyota 4Runner into a tree on December 6th.

Virus That Causes COVID-19 Located In 3 UNCC Residence Halls During Wastewater Test

Officials with UNC Charlotte say as a result of finding SARS-CoV-2 virus in the wastewater, 68 COVID-19 tests for students and staff have been completed and three more residence halls are undergoing testing.

Santa Claus Is Coming To The Village Of Marvin, N.C.

Officials with the Village of Marvin say Santa Claus will make time in busy schedule to visit residents on Friday, December 11th starting at 3:30 p.m.

Mecklenburg County Jail Goes On Lockdown After A COVID-19 Outbreak

Officials with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office say Detention Center-Central has entered a lockdown after an outbreak of COVID-19 where over 107 residents and 20 staff members tested positive.

The Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Sunday Night

One of the best meteor showers in 2020 will peak this weekend, but less than ideal viewing conditions for the WCCB area.

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Looking To Adopt A Pet? Here Are Some Local Pet Stores Where You Can Adopt Animals From CMPD Animal Care and Control!

If you are looking to adopt a pet, there is no better time than now! Here is a list of pet stores that house CMPD Animal Care and Control pets near you!

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Public Health Officials Announce How COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be Distributed

North Carolina public health officials held a news conference on December 10th to announce details on how the COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the state. Officials say the state could start receiving vaccines in the next few days.

Hendrick Motorsports, Alex Bowman, and Ally Racing Gift $75,000 To The Humane Society of Charlotte

Hendrick Motorsports, Alex Bowman, and Ally Racing visited the Humane Society of Charlotte last week to meet some furry friends and learn more about the organization.

CMPD: Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of North Charlotte 7-Eleven

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect accused of robbing a north Charlotte business.

‘I Was Just Shaking’ Says Mecklenburg County Woman After $1 Million Win

Connie Lockhart of Charlotte tried her luck on a Power 10s ticket and scored a $1 million top prize.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Backstage Lounge

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.

One Dead, Another Injured In Northeast Charlotte Shooting

Police say one person is dead and another was injured in a northeast Charlotte shooting that happened early Thursday morning.

LaVar Ball Finds Out About LaMelo's New Grill In Interview With Zach Aldridge

LaMelo's dad, LaVar had no idea about his sons newest accessory until WCCB's Zach Aldridge broke the news to him in a 1-on-1 interview.

Panthers Could Face Fines For Role In COVID-19 Outbreak

The Panthers placed eight players on the COVID-19/reserve list on Monday, forcing the team to close its facility for two days.

FDA Will Consider Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization on Thursday

Thursday, the FDA will meet to determine whether to authorize Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use in the U.S. Three local hospitals are among those getting the first shipment.

A Grim Warning From Local Health Officials As COVID Metrics Continue Heading In The Wrong Direction

Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says COVID cases are increasing significantly. In part, from the Thanksgiving holiday. WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich talked with Harris for more than a half hour. She reiterated several times, people should not travel or gather for the Christmas holiday.