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11-Year-Old Child Shot In Salisbury, Investigation Underway

An 11-year-old has been hospitalized after being shot Thursday night in Salisbury, according to officials.

Deputies: 16-Year-Old Returned To Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center

Sheriff McFadden says a 16-year-old was arrested Thursday night and returned to the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Detention Center after being wrongly released from custody.

Tornadoes Pummel Alabama, Killing At Least 5

Deadly tornadoes roared through Alabama on Thursday, toppling trees, demolishing homes and knocking out power to thousands, part of a broad swath of violent weather sweeping across the Deep South. At least five fatalities and an unknown number of injuries were reported.

Governor Cooper Announces Accelerated Vaccine Timeline For North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper announced on Thursday that Groups 4 and 5 will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by March 31st at the latest and all adults will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 7th in North Carolina.

Police: Catawba County Man Stabs Father During Altercation

Hickory Police say they are investigating a stabbing where allegedly a son stabbed his father after an altercation on Thursday sending him to Catawba Valley Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

City Of Gastonia Holds Virtual Arts Festival

Gaston County officials say the Gaston Multicultural Arts Xperience (MAX) will be held virtually this year on Saturday, March 27th.

First What The Fries Location Opens

What The Fries, one of Charlotte’s most beloved food trucks, opens its first brick-and-mortar restaurant. Chefs/co-owners Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes have been hard at work since December 2020 getting the space at 10707 Park Road, Suite F, (in South Charlotte, near Pineville-Matthews Road) ready.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Ebony Wine & Spirits

There's a lot of places to buy wine in Charlotte but not many of them are made by black creators or suppliers. In this week's hidden gems of Charlotte, WCCB'S Alexandra Elich, takes us to Ebony Wine & Spirits, Charlotte's only -black owned wine company.

President Joe Biden Holds First Formal News Conference | VIDEO

Watch live as President Joe Biden holds his first formal news conference.

Panthers Focus On Rebuilding Up Front As QB Decision Awaits

Panthers coach Matt Rhule and new general manager Scott Fitterer have spent the offseason upgrading the team’s offensive and defensive lines while leaving their quarterback position on hold for now.

LaMelo Ball Undergoes Surgery To Repair Broken Wrist

The Hornets say rookie point guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery on his fractured right wrist on Tuesday.

AstraZeneca Confirms Strong Vaccine Protection After US Rift

AstraZeneca insists that its COVID-19 vaccine is strongly effective even after counting additional illnesses in its U.S. study, the latest in an extraordinary public dispute with American officials.

Tickets On Sale For Top Golf Live At Bank Of America Stadium

Topgolf fans are invited to pick a tee time and participate in the Topgolf Live Stadium Series at Bank of America Stadium from March 25th through March 28th.

Community Hoping To Save Park In Belmont From Being Turned Into Mixed Use Community

Neighbors Hoping to Save Park in Belmont from Being Turned into Mixed-Use Community

Neighbors in Belmont are hoping to save a local park and baseball field that could be torn down to build a mixed-use community. The city currently leases the land the park sits on from the property owner.

No Turning Back: Facebook Reckons With A Post-2020 World

It’s becoming increasingly clear that for Facebook, there is no returning to its habits of the past.

CMPD Forms Crime Gun Suppression Team

As gun-related crimes in the Charlotte area remain on the rise, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is consolidating three units to form a Crime Gun Suppression Team.

North Carolina House Of Representatives File Anti Transgender Bill

N.C. House Representatives File A Bill To Keep Transgender Youth Out Of School Sports

The North Carolina House Of Representatives has filed an anti-transgender bill titled “Save Women’s Sports Act.”

Gov. Cooper & State Budget Director Perusse Share Budget Recommendations For North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper and State Budget Director Charlie Perusse met to discuss the Governor's budget recommendations for North Carolina on Wednesday.

Rock Hill Lottery Ticket Picked Giving $25,000 A Year For Life To The Winner

If you played the Lottery at York Mart at 597 South Anderson Rd. in Rock Hill, you should check your ticket. You could have won $25,000 a year for LIFE.

Police: Man Shot During A Domestic Violence Incident At A Days Inn In Rock Hill

Police say a man is under arrest for allegedly hitting the mother of his child with a gun and shooting a 24-year-old man in a domestic violence incident at a Days Inn in Rock Hill Wednesday morning.

Burial Beer Co. Bringing Taproom And Bottle Shop Expansion To Plaza-Midwood

Burial Beer Co.'s newest wave of expansion is taking shape in the form of Burial's acquisition of a new retail space in the Charlotte, NC Plaza Midwood neighborhood.