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Trucking Industry Turning To 18 Year Old Drivers To Ease Shortage

The U.S. government is trying to help ease the trucker shortage by allowing 18-year-olds to drive semis across state lines.

CATS Debuts Special Edition Transit Passes Designed By Local Artists

CATS has selected designs by three different local artists to be featured on special edition monthly transit passes.

NCDOT, SCDOT Crews Ready To Respond To 2nd Winter Storm

Transportation crews across the Carolinas are prepared to work around the clock to get roads clear as forecasts call for a second winter storm in less than a week.

School Closings, Delays, And Remote Learning Days For January 21st

Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed or going fully remote on Friday, January 21st due to the possibility of inclement weather.

CMPD: Charlotte Fire Captain Arrested In Domestic Violence Investigation

A Charlotte firefighter has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife and 17-year-old son during a domestic disturbance on Wednesday, according to CMPD.

Gastonia Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Family Member

Detectives have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for the attempted murder of a family member after a stabbing at a Gastonia home Wednesday afternoon left a 67-year-old woman with serious injuries.

Police: Statesville Couple Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of 2 Teen Daughters

Statesville Police have charged a couple with child sex offenses after it was reported that the mother's boyfriend had been sexually assaulting her two teenage daughters for the past eight years.

Man Dies In Catawba County Mobile Home Fire

A 73-year-old man died in a mobile home fire Wednesday night in Vale, N.C. Officials ruled the fire as accidental and say it was caused by a kerosene heater.

25-Year-Old Charged For Fatal Concord Hit-And-Run

A 25-year-old Concord woman has been arrested for fatally hitting a pedestrian with a vehicle Tuesday night, according to police.

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AP Source: Panthers Interview Jay Gruden, Montgomery Again

According to a person familiar with the situation, former Washington head coach Jay Gruden and Indianapolis Colts running backs coach Scottie Montgomery have had second interviews with the Carolina Panthers for their offensive coordinator position.

2 Marines Dead, 17 Hurt In Truck Rollover Near Camp Lejeune

Authorities say two U.S. Marines were killed and 17 others injured when the 7-ton truck they were riding in overturned near their North Carolina base.

Cabarrus County Woman Collects $150,000 Lottery Win

Antoinvette Sinclair of Midland tried her luck on a $5 scratch-off ticket and won a $150,000 prize.

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CMPD Asking For Public’s Help Locating Missing 50-Year-Old

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 50-year-old man.

NC Governor Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Before Second Winter Storm

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week.

Rowan County Parents Arrested After 7-Month-Old Baby Overdoses On Amphetamines

Two suspects were arrested Friday afternoon in connection to the overdose of their infant baby, according to the Rowan County Sheriff's Office.

Teacher Absences Continue To Climb As CMS Struggles To Staff The Classrooms

Teaching during the pandemic has taken a toll on second-grade CMS teacher Darina Cooper. With so many covid related teacher absences, she says it hasn't gotten any easier.