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Mecklenburg County Health Leaders Issue Safety Warning Ahead Of Halloween Celebration

County health director issued a list of do's and don'ts before trick or treating during the pandemic

Early Voting Setting Records In Mecklenburg County & Statewide

Charlotte Voters To Decide on $200 Million Dollars In City Improvements

Charlotte voters won’t only be deciding on candidates this election season, but also nearly $200 million dollars in city improvement bonds.

Union County Detectives Arrest Kannapolis Man For Murder After Airbnb Shooting

Union County Sheriff's detectives say 21-year-old Diontre Lipscomb is under arrest for the murder of Jimman Rice, 34, after a fatal shooting at an Airbnb party on August 30th.

$7.5 Million Gift To Elevate Stroke Care At Atrium Health

In conjunction with World Stroke Day, Atrium Health Foundation announced a transformational gift from George Shinn in support of Atrium Health’s regional stroke network. In recognition of the $7.5 million gift, Atrium Health will name its stroke center in honor of George Shinn.

CMPD: Woman Sexually Assaulted In Uptown Charlotte After Leaving Panthers' Game

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a woman was sexually assaulted in Uptown Charlotte after she left the Carolina Panthers' football game.

Elks Lodge Gives Grant To Gaston County's Meals On Wheels

Gastonia Elks Lodge is giving a $2,500 Gratitude Grant to the Meals on Wheels-Gaston program this year, according to a news release.

In Typical 2020 Fashion, There Will Be A Full Moon On Halloween

In typical 2020 fashion, the second full moon of the month is on Halloween!

Concord Police Say A Minor Dies In An Accidental Shooting

Officers with the Concord Police Department say a young boy died after a man accidentally discharged his gun inside a home around 2 a.m. Friday, October 30th.

Concerns About Students Returning To In Person Learning

More Than 100 CMS Teachers Have Resigned Since The Start Of The School Year

One teacher tells WCCB more are coming, as the district shifts to in-person learning. That teacher wants to remain anonymous.

ESPN: Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive For COVID-19

ESPN reports Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence will miss Saturday's game against Boston College after testing positive for coronavirus.

Charlotte Man Sentenced To Prison For Producing Child Porn

U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell sentenced Brian Kursonis, 59, to 30 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised released for the production of child pornography, according to a news release.

Charlotte To Light Up The City In Teal For Alzheimer's Awareness

The NASCAR Hall of Fame, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, and Romare Bearden Park will be lighting up teal on November 5th to raise awareness for Alzheimer's, according to a news release.

Southpark Family Builds Halloween Themed Candy Dispensary

Charlotte Family Builds Halloween-Themed Candy Dispensary

A family in Southpark has figured out a way to safely hand out candy this Halloween, while remaining physically distant.

Tropical Storm Zeta: Power Outages And Restoration Time By County In North And South Carolina

Due to extreme weather conditions brought on by Tropical Storm Zeta multiple counties in the WCCB viewing area have experienced power outages.

Trump Administration Announces $61.4 Million Investment Into Rural North Carolina

The Trump Administration says the Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is holding an opening ceremony for education buildings they invested in, costing $61.4 million to construct, in rural North Carolina.

Health Officials: Two People Who Attended Trump Rally In Gastonia Test Positive For COVID-19

The Gaston County Department of Health & Human Services is informing the public of two positive COVID-19 cases involving individuals attending the recent campaign rally in Gastonia at the Gaston Municipal Airport on Wednesday, October 21st.

Hendrick Auto Group Tops National Reputation Survey for Second-Straight Year

Hendrick Automotive Group has earned its second-straight No. 1 overall national ranking for online reputation based on a recent survey by Reputation.com.