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Customs Inspectors Find Cocaine-Coated Corn Flakes In Ohio

Customs authorities in Ohio say they intercepted a shipment of cereal earlier this month with a special frosting — cocaine.

Rock Hill Man Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend Arrested

Police say a Rock Hill man has been arrested and charged after being accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Sunday night.

AAA: Icy Temperatures Fuel Spikes At Pump In Carolinas

Motorists in the Carolinas are seeing some of the most expensive gas prices in over a year. With the forced shutdown of Gulf Coast and some Mid-West refineries due to last week’s winter weather, gasoline stocks have tightened and pump prices have skyrocketed.

Supreme Court Won't Halt Turnover Of Trump's Tax Records

In a significant defeat for former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to step in to halt the turnover of his tax records to a New York state prosecutor.

Police: 15-Year-Old Salisbury Boy With Medical Issues Reported Missing

Police are requesting the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy from Salisbury.

Neighbors Remember Two Children Killed in Hickory Mobile Home Fire

We're hearing from neighbors who knew two young children, found dead after a mobile home fire. We've learned those children were just seven and eight years old. Investigators say the fire started unintentionally at the home on 7th Ave SW around 4:00 on Saturday afternoon.

Mary C. Curtis Featured in 'Women R Beautiful' Exhibit at Mint Museum

WCCB Charlotte Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis is featured in the Mint Museum's first online exhibition. "Expanding the Pantheon: Women R Beautiful" is a collection of 26 photographs from Ruben Natal-San Miguel's Spring 2020 exhibition at Postmasters Gallery in New York City.

POLITICAL WRAP: U.S. COVID Deaths Nearing 500,000; Texas Power Grid

Another grim milestone nearing, as the U.S. prepares to reach 500,000 COVID deaths. And a week of no power for many in the Lone Star State. While Texas is the only state to have its own power grid, what are the vulnerabilities for North Carolina and the rest of the country?

Deal Reached In Suit Alleging James Franco Sexual Misconduct

A tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that alleged James Franco intimidated students at an acting and film school he founded into gratuitous and exploitative sexual situations, attorneys for the plaintiffs said Saturday.

Cloud 9: Djokovic Wins 9th Australian Open, 18th Slam Title

Maybe, just maybe, the thinking went, Novak Djokovic would be just a tad more susceptible to trouble this time around at the Australian Open.

Shamrock Shirt For Charity On Sale Honoring Legacy Of Jeff Bennett

Glory Days Apparel will be honoring the memory of late Jeff Bennett, who helped start the world's largest pub crawl in Uptown Charlotte, by selling shamrock t-shirts benefiting two charities ahead of Saint Patrick's Day.

"I Thought We Were Done": Parts Fall From Sky In Plane Scare

David Delucia was settling back into his airplane seat and starting to relax on his way to a long-awaited vacation when a huge explosion and flash of light interrupted an in-flight announcement and put him in survival mode.

Two Young Children Found Dead after Hickory Mobile Home Fire

Two children, both under the age of 10, have been found dead after a mobile home fire in Hickory. Firefighters arrived at the scene on 7th Ave. SW around 4:00 on Saturday afternoon.

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Limited Edition Camp North End Winter Collection Supports Homelessness In Charlotte

Camp North End officials say they have partnered up with MacFly Fresh Printing Company to create a limited collection of winter gear with proceeds benefiting north end service organizations that offer help to those experiencing homelessness.

New Legislation Would Protect Drivers Who Hit Protestors

When massive demonstrations against racial injustice erupted across the nation last summer, protesters used an increasingly common tactic to draw attention to their cause: swarming out onto major roads to temporarily paralyze traffic.

Biden Declares Major Disaster In Texas As Federal Aid Flows

Add Mother Nature to the pile of crises on President Joe Biden’s plate.

South Charlotte Neighbors Say Their Investigation Led To Arrest Of Accused Mail Thief

CMPD charged Charles Harrell with misdemeanor larceny.

CMPD: Maserati Driver Charged After A Fatal Fiery Head-On Collision In East Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department say Samkia has been formally charged for his involvement in a fatal crash that occurred on February 4th.

Charlotte Firefighters Get North Charlotte Structure Fire Under Control, $105K In Damage

Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say 27 firefighters were able to get a structure fire on Alexander Forest Drive under control within 22 minutes Thursday night.

Piercing Cold Shatters All-Time Records in Southern Plains. Is Climate Change the Culprit?

While there has been a general warming trend across the globe for nearly two centuries, cold snaps such as the one seen in the heart of the US over the past week are not uncommon.

Weekend Weather View with Kaitlin

Wet and cold was the name of the game through most of the workweek, but expect changes heading into the weekend. It will still be cool with high temperatures below average as we top out in the near 50° on…