Feast or Famine 48-Hour Rainfall Totals
Some neighborhoods have received over a months worth of rainfall in the last 48-hours.
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COVID-19 Cluster Reported On UNC Charlotte Campus
UNC Charlotte has confirmed one COVID-19 cluster through its Niner Health Check, testing and contact tracing protocols. The cluster involves five students residing both on and off campus.Β
30-Year-Old Woman Charged For Heroin Trafficking In Catawba County
According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, a 30-year-old woman was arrested for heroin trafficking Thursday.
Atrium Health Says The COVID-19 Delta Variant Is Impacting Younger, Unvaccinated Populations
Atrium Health says the COVID-19 Delta variant is in Charlotte and it's impacting younger, unvaccinated populations.Β In fact, just last week, Atrium Health says nearly 99% of their COVID admissions were patients who were unvaccinated.
AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Continue To Trend More Expensive Since Memorial Day Weekend
Since Memorial Day weekend, gas prices in the Carolinas have continued to see an uptick due to high crude oil prices. However, last week crude prices fluctuated from a high of $75/bbl down to $71/bbl.
NIL Era Brings Cautious Optimism To College-Town Businesses
Bret Oliverio says he wants college athletes to endorse his Sup Dogs restaurant along the main Franklin Street drag steps from the University of North Carolina.
Two Maintenance Employees Charged With Stealing From Statesville Storage Facility
Two maintenance employees have been charged with stealing around $3,000 with of merchandise from a Statesville storage facility, according to Iredell County deputies.
Rising Spotlight: 4th Annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch To Take Place Saturday, July 24th
Don't miss your chance to network with some of Charlotte's top female entrepreneurs this Saturday at the 4th annual Beauty Brains & Business Brunch. Event curator Ashley Cross and the Goddess of Beauty, Elle Brown join Rising to tell us more about what you can expect at this year's event.
$20 Scratch-Off Turns Into $2 Million Gift For Mecklenburg County Woman
Karen Urtecho Sandrez of Charlotte was gifted a present she wonβt soon forget β a scratch-off ticket with a $2 million prize.
Positive Home Sales Streak, New Listing Growth Continues In Tight Charlotte Market
Residential home sales across the Charlotte region continue to post positive gains. Slightly more than 5,500 homes sold during June 2021 than in the same month a year ago. The actual figure of 5,505 sales in June 2021 represents a 4.8 percent rise over home sales in June 2020.
No Swim Advisory Issued for Cove on Lake Wylie Following Sewage Spill
Officials are urging people not to swim in a portion of Lake Wylie which is affected by a sewage spill. 847,000 gallons of untreated sewage got released from the Paw Creek Lift Station on Old Dowd Road, due to a pipe alignment issue.
Lightning Strike is Suspected Cause of Ballantyne House Fire
A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a three-alarm house fire in South Charlotte. It happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballantyne area.
Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow On Old Dowd Road
Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow just outside Paw Creek Lift Station at Old Dowd Road, after a pipe alignment issue occurred during a construction project.
15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Social Media
So you've been thinking of getting a tattoo. Luckily for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area.
Covid-19 Cases Increase Again In Mecklenburg County, Delta Variant Discovered In 5 Cases
Mecklenburg County Health leaders say Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise, most sick people haven't been vaccinated.
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville, N.C.
A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville at 7 p.m. Thursday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Huntersville Police Department's Animal Care and Control.
Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.
Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library
The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.
