Huntersville Town Commission Votes 3-2 To Move Forward With Downtown Revitalization
A nearly 10 acre mixed use project was given the green light on Tuesday night by the Huntersville town commission.Β
Challenges Continue in Securing COVID Vaccine Appointments
Now that anyone age 65 and older in North Carolina is eligible for a COVID vaccine, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find an appointment.
Wind Advisory in Effect for the High Country
Hold on to your hats, High Country!
Rock Hill Man Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison For Drug Trafficking
A 30-year-old Rock Hill man was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Tuesday for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, as well as conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to U.S. Attorney Peter McCoy, Jr.
President Donald Trump Delivers Farewell Address
In a farewell video address, President Trump says he will pray for the success of the next administration, while highlighting what he sees as his top achievements. "We did what we came here to do β and so much more," he says.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Reach Historic Highs, Totaling $1.6 Billion
North Carolinians who try their luck on Powerball and Mega Millions this week will be playing for some of the largest jackpots in history.
From Baked Alaska To A Guy With Horns: Notable Riot Arrests
More than 125 people have been arrested so far on charges related to the violent insurrection led by supporters of President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol, where a Capitol police officer and four others were killed.
7-Year-Old Struck By Stray Bullet In North Charlotte Shooting
An investigation is underway after a seven-year-old boy was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday afternoon following a north Charlotte shooting, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Provide COVID-19 Update As Positive Case Count Increases
Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon for Mecklenburg County amid the rising case counts.
Charlotte Area COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Sites
Looking for places in the Charlotte area to get tested for COVID-19 or not sure where to go if you have an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine? WCCB Charlotte has all the details you need to get tested or scheduled for a vaccination.
Police: 17-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Strangling Mother In Rock Hill Hotel Room
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after she strangled her mother in a Rock Hill hotel room Saturday morning, police say.
Two National Guard Members Removed From D.C. Security Mission Over Ties To Right Group Militias
Two U.S. Army National Guard members are being removed from the security mission to secure Joe Bidenβs presidential inauguration. A U.S. Army official and a senior U.S. intelligence official say the two National Guard members have been found to have ties to fringe right group militias.
FBI: South Carolina Man Traced To US Capitol During Riot
The FBI has filed a criminal complaint against a South Carolina man who authorities said was captured taking a selfie with a statue of John C. Calhoun while illegally storming the U.S. Capitol with supporters of President Donald Trump during a deadly insurrection this month.
Biden Picks Transgender Woman As Assistant Health Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Amtrak Cancels Trains In Virginia Ahead Of Inauguration
Amtrak announced all Northeast Regional trains south of Washington D.C., which includes all stations in Virginia, will be canceled Tuesday and Wednesday amid heightened security concerns following the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Dies After Being Struck By Car In Northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating the death of a 14-year-old bicyclist who was hit by a car in northwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
York County Detention Inmate Tests Positive For COVID-19
The York County Detention Center (YCDC) has confirmed one positive case of COVID-19. Also, one additional inmate has shown symptoms of COVID-19, but has not yet tested positive.
Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning
Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.
Man Accused Of Stabbing Two People In Hickory Arrested After Standoff
A man accused of stabbing two people, including his mother, has been arrested after barricading himself inside a Hickory home Monday morning, according to Catawba County deputies.
Biden, Harris Take Break From Inaugural Prep To Mark MLK Day
Two days from the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris pitched in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects as a militarized and jittery Washington prepared for a swearing-in that will play out under extraordinary security.
Fisherman Saved From Sunken Vessel Off North Carolina Coast
Coast Guard officials say man has been rescued from his sunken fishing vessel of the North Carolina coast.
State Capitols Boarded Up, Fenced Off, Patrolled By Troops
A double row of chain-link fencing circles the Arizona State Capitol. Windows on the Illinois and Ohio statehouses have been boarded up. National Guard troops in camouflage and flak jackets and heavily armed state troopers were stationed at state capitals across the U.S. in advance of protests planned for Sunday.
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