Mooresville Mayor retires after two years of pressure over "pantless" scandal
It's the last day before Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's retirement. Carney announced his departure earlier this month.
Grand jury indicts the man accused of shooting a CMPD officer in the shoulder
A grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer in the shoulder after the two fought over a gun earlier this month.
MEDIC takes one person to the hospital after stabbing Wednesday night
MEDIC took one person to the hospital following a stabbing in north Charlotte.
CMS Board Chair Dee Rankin on previous federal conviction: "This is not...a scarlet letter"
The newly selected chair of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board talked with WCCB about his past federal conviction.
Charlotte native shot two people and led police on chase in Manassas
A man from Charlotte has been identified as the suspect of a Manassas shooting incident.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball team ceases operations, leaves Atlantic League
Parent company Zawyer Sports & Entertainment announced Wednesday it is shutting down Gastonia's professional baseball franchise to focus on arena-based sports.
Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is announcing some major changes to the U.S. military in what he calls his “State of the Force” address. They include establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals.
Two arrested after drugs and money found to be connected to the Mexican cartel
Gastonia Police have arrested two individuals after drugs and money connected to the Mexican cartel were seized.
Woman accused of firing at home of Rihanna indicted on attempted murder with assault weapon
A Florida woman has been indicted for allegedly firing a rifle at the California home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. The grand jury charged Ivanna Lisette Ortiz with attempted murder with an assault weapon.
Battery fires on local garbage trucks prompt Fire Prevention Week warning
Mecklenburg County officials are urging residents to stop throwing rechargeable batteries in household trash after recording nearly 40 battery-related fires this year.
Man charged in connection with drive-by-shooting that killed four-year-old, Caleb Flax
A suspect has been charged in connection with the drive-by shooting that killed four-year-old, Caleb Flax.
The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete
The U.S. military says it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.
Local mom shares story of Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation, urges parents to advocate for their kids' health
Jace Kinley Thompson from Stanly County was diagnosed with DIPG, a terminal pediatric brain cancer, at the age of four.
Panthers place starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on IR ahead of Lions game
The Carolina Panthers have placed cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson on injured reserve ahead of Sunday night's game against the Detroit Lions.
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a pilot stabbed another pilot during a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel and then apparently tried to crash the plane.
Board of County Commissioners watching closely to see outcome of state audit into CMS
Chair of Mecklenburg County Commissioners Mark Jerrell says commissioners are watching closely as Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are under a microscope of the state audit into finances and the SBI investigating potential criminal violations.
Strength training takes center stage on National Women's Health and Fitness Day
For National Women's Health and Fitness Day, Aubrey Gregory, a personal trainer at Life Time Charlotte, joined WCCB Rising to share tips for getting started with strength training.
Another Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools executive announces retirement
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is losing another member of its leadership cabinet.
Four officers terminated following investigation into the in-custody death of a Chesterfield County inmate
Four additional officers have been terminated following the death of Gary Blair at the Chesterfield County Detention Center.
Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been convicted of murder in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.
Trump says top tech firms have signed accord to 'self-police' AI development
President Donald Trump says that he and a large group of leaders of artificial intelligence companies had signed a voluntary accord that will include internal and external reviews of the technology during a meeting at the White House.
The final showdown of Alaska's Fat Bear Week comes down to heavyweights Bear 910 and Backpack
After a week of fierce competition, Bear 910 and Backpack have emerged as finalists for the Fat Bear Week title of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. But there can only be one winner of Fat Bear Week and it’s up to the voters to decide Tuesday.
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