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Deputies: Additional Charges Added Against Wadesboro Youth Couch

Jamoszio Burch, a 30-year-old youth basketball coach, was arrested and charged for various sexual offenses against minors.

Rowan County Charging Man After Posing As A Fraud Investigator

A Georgia man is being charged by Rowan County detectives for financial crimes after posing as a Wells Fargo Bank fraud investigator.

Food Lion Taste Of Charlotte Celebrates 25 Years June 7th-9th

North Carolina’s largest food festival is set to return to Tryon St. in the next coming weeks in uptown Charlotte, welcoming Food Lion as its title sponsor for the fifth year.

Whooping Cough Warning In Mecklenburg County

Public Health leaders are seeing a worrisome trend, an increase in pertussis or whooping cough cases in Mecklenburg County.

North Carolina Congressional Runoff Highlights Trump's Influence In GOP Politics

A Republican primary runoff for a North Carolina congressional district on Tuesday could demonstrate yet again the strong influence former President Donald Trump has on GOP politics across the country.

Tasty Tuesday: Buttermilk Biscuits with Chef Mara!

We're celebrating National Buttermilk Biscuit day with Chef Mara of the Foodie School! She's got tips and tricks to make your own batch at home.

Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Critical Aid To Flood-Stricken Brazil

These critical aid flights transported more than 45 tons of urgently needed items such as community water filtration systems, household water filters, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lights, and more to the flood-stricken country.

New Clues In Albemarle Teen's Disappearance

New clues Monday in the search for missing 17-year-old Albemarle girl, Baylee Carver. Police are still searching for her remains.

Parents Voice Concern for Rainy Day Dismissal At Charlotte Middle School

Some parents are questioning how an area middle school handles afternoon dismissal during severe weather.

Catawba County Focused On Attracting Younger Workforce To Help Aging Economy

Census numbers show a mere 2.5% population increase in a three year span. That's 8% less than their smaller but growing neighbor to the south, Lincoln County. On the other side of Lake Norman, Iredell County grew 3x faster.

Procession For Fallen Officer Sam Poloche

A procession for North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections Officer Sam Poloche will be held at 12:30pm prior to his memorial service in Uptown Charlotte. Watch on WCCB Charlotte's CW or stream live on WCCB's digital platforms.

Hornets Name Shelley Cayette-Westin President Of Business Operations

Hornets Sports & Entertainment Co-Chairmen Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin announced today the hiring of Shelly Cayette-Weston as the organization’s President of Business Operations.

People Statewide Will Soon Have Access To Contraceptive Services At Pharmacies

In honor of Women’s Health Week, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is celebrating the expansion of contraceptive services in independent and chain pharmacies across the state.