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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.

City Manager Of Concord Tests Positive For COVID-19

Officials say City Manager Lloyd Payne tested positive for coronavirus, but is not showing any symptoms currently.

City Of Gastonia Extends Free Bus Services Through January

Officials with the city of Gastonia Transit system say free bus services will be extended through January 31st, 2021 as a continued effort to help those struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Portions of the U.S. Thursday

A green tint to the sky possible as far south as South Carolina.

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North Carolina Business Donates Over 100 Musical Instruments To A Non-Profit In Charlotte

Officials with National Pawn say they are donating over 100 musical instruments to Arts+, a North Carolina-based nonprofit, for their 10th annual donation supporting students through music education across North Carolina.

Gov. Henry McMaster Provides COVID-19 Update For South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster and health officials provide a coronavirus update for South Carolina on December 9th.

Three Suspects Wanted In South Charlotte Armed Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking the public's help with identifying three suspects accused of robbing an arcade in south Charlotte early Saturday.

Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Iredell County Wins $1 Million Prize

Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Iredell County.

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order On Covid Vaccine

Mary C. Curtis: Trump Signs Order on COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines will be given to Americans just as soon as the FDA approves emergency use authorization.

Group Win: $1 Million Mega Millions Prize Shared By Four

The Nov. 27 Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million win for a group of four.

Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board Debating Possible Return To All Remote Learning

CMS to Return to All-Remote Learning for K-12 Students Starting Monday, December 14th

The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted to move to all-remote learning amid concerns about rising COVID cases.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings Tests Positive For COVID-19

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced Tuesday afternoon that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

CMPD Animal Care And Control | PHOTOS

Give a new home to one of these wonderful animals at CMPD's Animal Care and Control.

NC Gov. Roy Cooper Announces Modified Stay-At-Home Order, Nighttime Closure For Businesses

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced Tuesday a statewide modified stay-at-home order and a nighttime curfew as the state continues to see record increases in positive cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.