North Carolina News

Manhunt Underway for Escaped NC Inmate

A manhunt is underway for a North Carolina inmate who has escaped for the second time.

Widow Questions Safety of I-485 Cable Barriers After Husband's Deadly Accident

A Charlotte widow is raising concerns about the safety of cable barriers along I-485. Jennifer Vermillion's husband died after the barriers failed to stop his car from crossing into oncoming traffic.

CMS Bond Package On The Ballot For Voters

Nearly a billion dollars in school bonds are on the ballot in Mecklenburg County next week and the county promises you won't pay for it. CMS officials say the money is desperately needed for overcrowded schools, but not everyone is on board.

CMPD Hopes To Add More Military Veterans To The Force

CMPD is working to recruit more military veterans to join the force.

Missing 74-Year-Old Lincoln County Man Found In Upstate South Carolina

A missing 74-year-old man has been found safe in South Carolina.

One Teen Killed, Another Seriously Injured In Huntersville Accident

Police have identified the teen killed in Saturday morning's accident on McCoy Road.

I-485 Ramp Closures This Weekend

N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be milling and paving ramps at Interstate 485 interchanges with Rocky River Road (Exit 36) and Harrisburg Road (Exit 39) this weekend, weather permitting.

Connecting the Dots to Understand the Economy: FTB Advisors CIO Speaks in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC – Smart investors disassociate themselves from their emotions, according to Jerry Laurain, CFA, the Chief Investment Officer of FTB Advisors, a division of First Tennessee Bank. Laurain spoke to an audience of private and commercial clients on Oct.…

Body Found In Rowan County Possibly Linked To Missing Person Case

Deputies are investigating after a body was found in a wooded area Wednesday afternoon.

A Missing Lincoln County Man Has Been Found

Officials say family members have spoken to Dustin Grooms and believe he is safe.

Waxhaw Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charge After Allegedly Slamming Dog Against His Vehicle

A 26-year-old Union County man is facing an animal cruelty charge after deputies say he grabbed a dog by the collar and "violently slammed" her against his vehicle.

The Arthur Elliott Marketing Group Presents Back Porch Beers & BBq

Come hang out at the Back Porch Beers & BBQ event this Thursday night in Charlotte.

Owner Of Biltmore Estate Dies In His North Carolina Home

The owner of the iconic Biltmore Estate in North Carolina has died at his home.

TSA Prevents Man From Taking Loaded Gun Onto Airplane

Officers with the Transportation Security Administration have prevented a man from taking a loaded gun onto an airplane at a North Carolina airport.

Police Seek Vehicle Of Interest In Hit-And-Run Death Of Pedestrian In Wheel Chair

Police are looking for a vehicle of interest in the hit-and-run death of 46-year-old Dandy Eugene Duncan.

Pedestrian Hit By Two Cars On Billy Graham Parkway Identified

The CMPD has released the name of the man who died after being hit by multiple vehicles on Billy Graham Parkway Saturday morning.

Rising Co-Host Featured On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

WCCB News Rising was featured on Jimmy Kimmel live during Dave Grohl's guest host monologue on Halloween night.

CMPD Looking to Reduce Pedestrian Crash Deaths

CMPD is looking to reduce the number of people getting hit and killed by vehicles. The department has investigated seven more deadly pedestrian crashes in 2017 than this time last year.