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Avelo Airlines ranked #1 as the most reliable airline in Charlotte

Avelo Airlines is entering 2025 as Charlotte’s most reliable airline.

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who stand in the way of beefed-up enforcement of immigration laws under the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump signs an executive order on birthright citizenship in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff be put on leave

President Donald Trump’s administration has moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.

Jurassic Quest returns to Charlotte January 31st - February 2nd

Charlotte-area residents will soon get the chance to walk among the biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when it visits Park Expo & Conference Center from Jan. 31 - Feb. 2!

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Jan. 25th and Jan. 26th

From home and landscape shows to brunches, WCCB has you covered. Check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

Crews battle massive fire at warehouse in Gastonia

Investigators are searching for a possible arsonist after an early morning fire at a vacant warehouse in Gastonia.

Woman shares her cancer story at 34-years-old

A 34-year-old North Carolina woman shares her journey with cervical cancer.

Warehouse fire ruled accidental, $425K in damages

A fire at a northwest Charlotte warehouse has been ruled accidental. The fire happened just before 7:30 Tuesday morning on Tar Heel road.

Lincoln Co. Sheriff's Office: man beat wife to death

A man is facing charges after police say he beat his wife to death. Police charged Clarence Pinckney with first-degree murder.

Police: dog in crate thrown out behind dumpster, left to die

Monroe Police found the severely neglected dog on Friday morning behind the Dollar General store on W. Franklin Street.

Snow And Ice Blankets Foothills And Upstate Sc

Snow and ice blankets NC Foothills and Upstate SC

Snow blanketed most of the North Carolina Foothills to Upstate South Carolina Tuesday evening with bitter cold wind chills creating the potential for ice. Depending on who you ask, you’ll get mixed feelings about the snow.

Tips on how to stay safe in this dangerously cold weather

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center wants to keep people safe amid this wintry weather. The health care provider is offering tips.

Interstate re-opens after cattle truck flips over

It was closed for several hours after a cattle trailer overturned. It happened just after midnight in north Charlotte.

CMPD: Homicide investigation in West Charlotte

Police were called to the scene in the 5700 block of Leake Street around 10:15pm Tuesday.

LGBTQ+ community reacts to Trump's gender declaration

In an op-ed, the ACLU writes "the trans community is understandably fearful of what lies ahead".

Never Before Seen Madalina Cojocari Warrants

Never-before-seen warrants reveal new information in Madalina Cojocari investigation

Detectives found unread messages on an app they believed could have been linked to the sexual exploitation of a minor, and they found several of Madalina's belongings burned in a fire pit.