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Update: One Woman Dead After Gaston Co House Fire

Elderly woman dead after a house fire in Gaston County

One elderly woman is dead and another person is injured after a house fire on Alexis High Shoals Road near Cane Forest Drive in Gaston County.

Flowers bloom and pollen booms across Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte meteorologist James Scott talks with local experts on how to protect your blooming trees from the cold - and how to protect yourself from the allergies they may bring.

Jonis Sorto Lovo Death By Vehicle Hit And Run Serious Injury Death Driving While License Revoked Impaired

Man charged in deadly hit-and-run in west Charlotte

A 20-year-old man is facing charges after a woman was hit and killed in west Charlotte early Saturday morning.

Two Alarm Fire Charlotte Apartment Complex

10 displaced in northeast Charlotte apartment fire

Ten people were displaced following a two-alarm fire at a northeast Charlotte apartment complex.

Person struck by light rail train in South End

CMPD is investigating after a person was struck by a light rail train in South End.

Two hurt after I-485 crash involving motorcycles

Two people sustained serious injuries after a traffic accident involving several motorcycles on the I-485 outer loop.

Police investigating deadly shooting in west Charlotte, the third homicide in 24 hours

Police are investigating a deadly shooting in west Charlotte, the third homicide in less than 24 hours.

One Gastonia Food Lion store recalls ground beef

A Food Lion in Gastonia is recalling three varieties of in-store prepared ground beef because it may contain traces of foreign material.

CMPD investigating homicide on Old Mt. Holly Road

One person is dead after a shooting in west Charlotte.

Monroe Man fought against the KKK promoting civil rights

Thousands of Ku Klux Klan members terrorized communities in Monroe, NC until one man dared to fight back. Robert Williams' courageous approach even landed him on the FBI’s watch list.

Police investigating homicide in west Charlotte

CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation after a deadly shooting in west Charlotte.

2nd confirmed rabies case in Gaston County of 2025

Gaston County has confirmed its second rabies case of 2025.

"Liam's Law" aims for tougher punishments for illegal street racers

Six-year-old son Liam Lagunas was heading home from ice cream with his dad when two street racers crashed into each other, and then the car Liam was in. Liam's parents hope a bill drafted in his name will make his death matter.

2 Amber Alerts, Both Girls Were Found With Men They Met Online

Two amber alerts cancelled for two different teens who were kidnapped by men they met online

Not one, but two North Carolina amber alerts this week ended in human trafficking arrests. Police say both of the girls at the center of the amber alerts were found after being kidnapped by older men they met online.

Moped driver killed in Caldwell County crash

A moped driver was ejected and killed following a car crash in Caldwell County on Friday afternoon.

Fire Weather Watch issued across the majority of North and South Carolina

Low relative humidity and gusty winds will increase the risk of wildfires across the Carolinas on Saturday.

North Carolina company owner pleads guilty over attempted technology sale to China

The federal government says the owner of a North Carolina company has pleaded guilty to trying to sell electronic devices that have military applications to China without a required exporting license.