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EOTC: Joey Chestnut Beats His Own Hot Dog Eating Record

The Nathan's hot dog eating contest has concluded and the reigning champion Joey Chestnut outdid himself by eating one more hot dog than he did last year.

New Data Shows Positive COVID Trends in Mecklenburg County

New data shows positive trends when it comes to COVID deaths in Mecklenburg County. The Health Department did not report any new COVID-related deaths during the last week of June.

Hot & Humid Tuesday, Elsa Arrives Midweek

Hot & Humid, Elsa Draws Closer

Toasty temperatures and stifling humidity return to the forecast to start out the week before tropical trouble arrives.

Southwest, American Delays Hint At Hard Summer For Travelers

This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers.

Police Arrest 4 People After Shots Fired Towards Homes In Monroe

Monroe Police arrested four people Sunday night for firing shots towards residential homes with AR-15-style guns.

CMPD: Drunk Driver Kills Woman In West Charlotte Hit & Run

Detectives say a 33-year-old woman was killed in West Charlotte after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Sunday.

City Of Charlotte Announces Paper Bag Mandate For Yard Waste Collection Beginning July 5th

Beginning July 5th, Solid Waste Services in Charlotte will no longer accept yard waste in plastic bags.

Hot Start To Week; Impacts From Elsa By Mid Week

Hot Start to Week; Impacts from Elsa Arrive Mid-Week

Hot start to the week. Rain and storms from Elsa begin late Wednesday.

Police Investigate Shooting at South End Intersection; 1 Person Seriously Injured

A heavy police presence in South End on Sunday afternoon as CMPD investigates the city's latest shooting.

Heat Cranks Up, Elsa Approaches US

The beautiful weather continues through the holiday, but humidity and rain chances aren't far behind.

Fireworks Spark House Fire in Northwest Charlotte; 11 People Displaced

Fire investigators say improperly discarded fireworks sparked a house fire in Northwest Charlotte early Sunday morning. 11 people from two different homes were displaced, after the fire on Oakshire Circle around 1:30 in the morning.

Joey Chestnut Sets New Record At Post-Pandemic Hot Dog Race

Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title.

Capitol, Symbol Of Democracy, Off-Limits On Independence Day

As it has been for nearly 16 months, longer than any time in the nation’s history, the U.S. Capitol is closed to most public visitors.

Troopers: Motorcyclist Dies After Hitting Tree In Chester County

Troopers say the driver of a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle died early Sunday morning after hitting a tree in Chester County.

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Fireworks, BBQ, And More To Do This 4th Of July | PHOTOS

If it involves fireworks, BBQ, and freedom...count me in. WCCB Charlotte's CW has plans for you and your family this 4th of July!

Silver Alert Cancelled For Missing 39-Year-Old Raleigh Woman

A silver alert has been cancelled for missing 39-year-old Juvena Nicole Dupree from Raleigh, N.C.

Crews Recover Body of Missing Swimmer on Lake Norman in Catawba Co.

A tragic start to the 4th of July weekend on Lake Norman. Crews have now recovered the body of a swimmer who drowned near Giles Avenue in Catawba County.

Parents Speak After Six Year Old Dies In Street Racing Crash

Parents Speak Out After Six-Year-Old Dies in Street Racing Crash

We're hearing from the parents of a six-year-old boy killed in a street racing crash. Liam Lagunas and his father Santiago, who is now out of the hospital, were innocent victims after one of the cars street racing - crossed the center line, hitting them head on. It happened on U.S. 74 in Gaston County last Saturday night.