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Iredell Co Considering Letting County Workers To Carry Guns Image

Firearms Sales Continue To Rise In North Carolina

The number of gun purchases in North Carolina is rising based on an analysis of federal background checks.

Statesville Woman Says KKK Is Targeting Her Family For Second Time, She Plans To Move

Genesis Houpe contacted WCCB after finding a Confederate flag hanging outside her front door.

City Approves using CARES Act Funding to Help Homeless in Charlotte

Charlotte City leaders are making big investments in helping the city's homeless population. City Council is putting nearly $6 million in CARES Act funding toward housing and other efforts.

Denver Man Killed In Lincoln County Crash

Troopers say an 82-year-old man from Denver, North Carolina was killed in a wreck that happened on April 10th on NC 150 in Lincoln County.

56-Year-Old Woman From Vale Killed In Lincoln County Crash

Troopers say a woman was killed when her vehicle overturned in Lincoln County. The accident was reported just after 11am on April 11th on Reepsville Road near Seagletown Road.

Cabarrus County Turf Fields Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2 Photo Courtesy Of Visit Cabarrus

Four New Turf Fields Expected To Bring Amateur Sports Opportunities To Cabarrus County

In a unique opportunity to simultaneously enhance the area’s tourism assets and school facilities, the Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau has partnered with Cabarrus County Government and Cabarrus County Schools to expand the destination’s offerings for amateur sports with four new turf fields.

Hickory Man Facing Sex Charges In Alexander County

A 35-year-old Hickory man has been arrested on multiple sex charges after an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office.

Trial Begins On Challenge To Latest North Carolina Voter ID Law

North Carolina’s latest law requiring photo identification to cast ballots went on trial on Monday, with attorneys for voters challenging the mandate by arguing it still disproportionately prevents Black residents from carrying out their constitutional right.

Alexander County Man Charged For Kidnapping, Assault

A 40-year-old Alexander County man is facing multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, deputies say.

Filtration Supplier To Create More Than 70 New Jobs In Catawba County

Gusmer Enterprises, Inc., a manufacturer of filtration and fermentation products, will create 73 new jobs in Catawba County as well as invest $26.5 million to build a production facility in Hickory, Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday.

54-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicle In Matthews

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed in Matthews Sunday night, according to police.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Man Found Fatally Shot In Gastonia, Homicide Investigation Underway

A 49-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday evening in Gastonia sparking a homicide investigation, according to police.

National Weather Service Confirms Three Tornadoes in Carolinas; More Surveys Pending

Strong-to-severe storms battered the WCCB Charlotte viewing area on Saturday, but the only currently confirmed tornadoes appear to be confined to the Palmetto State.

Bogdanovic Scores 32 As Hawks beat Hornets 105-101

The Charlotte Hornets hadn’t lost a game all season when leading entering the fourth quarter.

Bridges Leads Hornets To 127-119 Win Over Short-Handed Bucks

Miles Bridges scored 26 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing Friday night without all five of their usual starters.

Pedestrian Killed After Uptown Charlotte Hit-And-Run Collision

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened early Sunday morning in uptown Charlotte.

Last BI-LO Grocery Stores Closing in Charlotte Area & Across Carolinas & Georgia

It's the end of an era for a well-known grocery store chain. The last BI-LO stores in the Charlotte area will close on Sunday. All BI-LO's across the Carolinas & Georgia will close by April 18th.