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Flooding and mudslides close I-40 at NC/Tennessee border again

This stretch of the interstate was heavily damaged by Helene in September. It re-opened in March, after undergoing months of repairs.

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team sending chaplains to West Virginia

At least 8 people are dead and one person is unaccounted for after flash floods devastated the state over the weekend.

Police: Man exposed himself to child at local skate park

A man is facing charges after CMPD say he exposed himself to a child at a park. Police arrested and charged Gabriel Hamrick with indecent exposure on Tuesday.

Flooding, mudslide close I-40 along Tennessee border

This stretch of interstate was heavily damaged by Helene in September 2024 and only re-opened in March.

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Local artist presents 80-foot mural at Rosa Parks Community Transit Center June 20th

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is hosting a drop-in style event to showcase the city’s first stormwater education sidewalk mural.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | June 21st and June 22th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like a meal with strangers, the Charlotte Checkers' Calder Cup Final Game 6, and the Queen Charlotte Fair.

Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year

Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in March.

Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart and Kroger

A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold at Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said.

Wheel Meal Wednesday: Tiny Biscuit

Tiny Biscuit took their food truck to the WCCB studios so the Rising team could try some of their signature items.

CMPD breaks ground on "police station of the future"

On Tuesday, the department broke ground on the city's first net-zero carbon police station. The funding for the building was included in the 2019 and 2024 budgets, totaling about $20 million.

Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For 2019 Clt Murder

Man sentenced to life in prison after 2019 murder of local cell phone shop owner

Elchin Khalilov was 29-years-old when he was killed. Tyrone Miller was found guilty of first degree murder and several other charges.

Six now charged in "especially violent" assault and kidnapping in Union Co.

In late February, Union County Sheriff’s deputies found a man severely beaten on Hayes Road. He was naked in 20 degree weather, and had his hands tied behind his back.

Naacp Won't Invite President Trump To Convention In Charlotte

NAACP won't invite President Trump to National Convention in Charlotte

The NAACP will bring its national convention to Charlotte in July. The eight day event is expected to bring thousands of people to the Queen City, but one notable guest will be missing. President Donald Trump isn't invited to the convention.

Purdue Pharma, Sackler family agree to $7.4 billion settlement for opioid crisis role

Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.

Park and Recreation offers free box fans to seniors this summer

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.