Detectives Search For Jewelry Store Thief In Gastonia; Surveillance Photos Released
Detectives continue to search for a suspect who attempted to steal a bracelet valued at over $3,600 from a jewelry store in Gastonia on September 28th.
Saturday’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $635 Million, 6th Largest Ever In Game
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night has climbed to the 6th largest ever in the history of the game, offering a lucky winner $635 million.
NC Police Reforms, Sunday Distillery Sales Start In October
New police accountability reporting requirements, rules for sheriff’s candidates, mandated clergy hospital visitation and Sunday bottled liquor sales begin as all or parts of more than 30 new laws take effect on Friday in North Carolina.
Justice Kavanaugh Tests Positive For COVID, Has No Symptoms
The Supreme Court says Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19.
Bear Attacks Couple Picnicking At Blue Ridge Parkway Site
A couple having a picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has survived multiple bear attacks which it says may have been triggered by their barking dog, the National Park Service said.
Last Days of Dry Stretch
Above-average temps through the weekend. Unsettled next week.
Man Injured After Officer-Involved Shooting Outside Lounge In Hickory
A 42-year-old Hickory man is in the hospital after he was shot by officers Thursday night, according to police.
Merck Says Experimental Pill Cuts Worst Effects Of COVID-19
Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. and around the world to authorize its use.
10 Random Questions with Rising’s Emma Mondo
Meet Emma! She helps book the guests and segments you see on WCCB News Rising and also spends some time in front of the camera. You can often catch her posting fun stories on our Instagram so say hello!
CMPD Searching For Suspects After Gunfire Erupted At Steele Creek Apartment
The bullets shattered the door and window of one of the apartments. A car was also damaged.
Charlotte's Oldest Cowboy Passes Away At The Age Of 86
Charlotte’s oldest cowboy passed away at the age of 86 on Monday. Bobby “Big M” Martin died of complications with Covid and pneumonia. His lasting legacy includes rooms in his house full of horse show trophies and generations of people impacted by his stable.
Police: Driver Of A Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Trying To Flee In North Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested the driver of a stolen vehicle after the suspect attempted to flee from officers in north Charlotte on Thursday.
Union County Man Dies After House Fire
A man died on Thursday from injuries he sustained in a fire after his home in Unionville, N.C. went up into flames, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office.
Big Drop In U.S. Teen Vaping Seen With COVID School Closures
Teen vaping plummeted this year as many U.S. students were forced to learn from home during the pandemic, according to a government report released Thursday.
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar To Perform At Super Bowl 2022
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will perform for the first time on stage together at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Congress Passes Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown
With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3, and sent the bill to President Joe Biden.
Governor Cooper Says North Carolina Will Receive $5.1 Million For Parks And Recreation Projects
Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) will award over $5 million in grants to fund 14 local parks and recreation projects across the state.
Warm & Dry Weather Continues
A *very* isolated shower is possible on Friday, but don't expect much in terms of rain through the weekend.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Two Children Have Died From COVID-19
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris has confirmed two elementary-aged children have died from COVID-19 in Mecklenburg County this year.
Vacant Church In West Charlotte Catches Fire
Charlotte Firefighters have brought a fire under control after a vacant church in west Charlotte went up in flames on Thursday.
New Park In Downtown Salisbury Opens To The Community On Friday
After two years of construction and four years of private fundraising and planning, Bell Tower Green Park in Salisbury is officially opening to the community on Friday.
Minus McCaffrey, Panthers Visit Cowboys And Surging Elliott
In trying to prove they aren’t just the “Carolina Christian McCaffreys,” the Panthers will take on another running back with an All-Pro pedigree in Ezekiel Elliott and the surging ground game of the Dallas Cowboys.
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