Tropics Stay Hot: Grace & Henry Continue Strengthening Trend
For the first time all season, we could have two hurricanes in the Atlantic Basin at the same time.
Years In The Making, R. Kelly Sex Abuse Trial Gets Underway
R&B star R. Kelly is a predator who lured girls, boys and young women with his fame and dominated them physically, sexually and psychologically, a prosecutor said Wednesday, while a defense lawyer warned jurors theyβll have to sift through lies from accusers with agendas to find the truth.
Charlotte Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison On Child Pornography Charges
ederal authorities sentenced 39-year-old Raymond Baucom of Charlotte to 25 years in prison on Wednesday for owning child porn.
Popular Charlotte Pastor & Community Activist Dies
Charlotte Pastor Brenda Stevenson of the New Outreach Christian Center has died. She was known for her dedication to helping the poor through her charity work as well as being a beloved local pastor.
Hydrate Medical Opens New Fort Mill Location
Hydrate Medical, Charlotteβs original IV Hydration & Wellness Clinic, is pleased to announce that they are opening their newest location in the Baxter Village of Fort Mill.
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte
A rabies alert will be sent out to residents on or near Seneca Place in Charlotte at 7 p.m. Wednesday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to CMPD Animal Care and Control.
Governor Cooper Issues State Of Emergency For N.C. In Response To Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency for North Carolina on Wednesday in response to Tropical Depression Fred. He says this will activate the state's emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
US Troops Can't Escort Afghans To Kabul Airport
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the U.S. military doesnβt have the capacity at this point to extend security forces beyond the perimeter of the Kabul airport in order to get more civilians safely evacuated out of Afghanistan.
Mask Or No Mask: List Of Local School Systems And Their Mask Mandates For Upcoming School Year
Several local school systems have announced their mask mandates as students and staff return for the 2021-2022 school year.Β
Hot & Steamy Close to Week
After widespread severe weather swept through the area on Tuesday, a much calmer pattern sets up shop across the Carolinas.
Charlotte To Change Streets Named For Confederate Leaders
The city of Charlotte has begun efforts to rename nine streets that were previously named for people identified as Confederate leaders and white supremacists.
Hospitalized South Charlotte Shooting Victim Dies Sparking Homicide Investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a hospitalized south Charlotte shooting victim died due to their injuries Wednesday.
South Carolina Man Becomes Latest $1 Million Millionaire Maker Winner
Larry Hood of Fort Mill, S.C. found himself the latest winner of a $1 million Millionaire Maker prize.
AP Source: Biden To Require Vaccines For Nursing Home Staff
The Biden administration will move to require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Flood Damage From Tropical Depression Fred In Western North Carolina | PHOTOS
Check out photos of the flood damage in western North Carolina after Tropical Depression Fred rolled through.Β
Garth Brooks Cancels Concert At Bank Of America Stadium In Charlotte Due To COVID Concerns
Garth Brooks announced Wednesday that he would be cancelling and refunding tickets to his Charlotte stadium stop, just two weeks after he stated that the tour would be reassessed, according to tour officials.Β
Old Navy Integrates Its Plus-Size Womenβs Business
Gap Inc.βs low-price division Old Navy is overhauling its approach to how it designs and markets to plus-size women, a demographic that many analysts say has been underserved.
US Health Officials Call For Booster Shots Against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday recommended all Americans get COVID-19 booster shots to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccinesβ effectiveness is falling.
Storms Out, Heat In
With Fred out, the summer heat returns. Rain chances come back down to those pop-up levels.
Concerns About Flooding in High Country Overnight
We're keeping a close eye on heavy rain in the High Country overnight. Watauga County is under a flash flood warning until Midnight on Wednesday.
Fred Flies Away, Summer Heat Returns
After over a dozen tornado warnings raked across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area, things will be much calmer for a change to close out the week.
Campgrounds Evacuated, Schools Closed In Avery County Amid Flooding Concerns
Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.
