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School Closings And Delays For January 8th

Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed, or going fully remote on Friday, January 8th due to the possibility of inclement weather.

South Carolina Sheriff’s Deputy, 1 Other Killed In Crash

A South Carolina sheriff’s deputy and another person were killed in a collision late Wednesday, authorities said.

Caldwell County Police Investigate A Fatal Shooting At A Local Convenience Store

Deputies say they were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. to an incomplete 911 call from a convenience store, the Market Basket, in Caldwell County where two individuals were shot and one man died on Tuesday, January 5th.

"Betrayed This Country": N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper Calls For Trump's Removal From Office

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is calling for President Donald Trump's removal from office after the violent breach of the U.S. Capitol Wednesday by Trump supporters.

Lawmakers Openly Discuss Ousting Trump, Possible Impeachment

Lawmakers of both parties raised the prospect Thursday of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn’t removed, the House may move forward with a second impeachment.

Police: Killing Of Deer In Residential Area Was ‘Dangerous’

Police in a town in North Carolina’s Outer Banks are investigating after someone shot and killed a deer with an arrow inside the town’s limits.

Samaritan's Purse Opens Emergency Field Hospital For COVID-19 Patients In Lenoir, NC

Officials with Samaritan's Purse say its 30-bed Emergency Field Hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina is now open to assist COVID patients in order to relieve the burden rising case counts have had on five local healthcare systems.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Serious Car Crash Involving A Stolen Vehicle

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say on January 6th the driver of a stolen 2019 Toyota Highlander collided with another vehicle causing serious injuries on Tom Hunter Road in north Charlotte.

Police: Four People Dead After Pro-Trump Mob Storms U.S. Capitol

Four people died as supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the U.S. Capitol.

CMPD Animal Care And Control Reaches 90% Save Rate Goal For 2020

CMPD Animal Care and Control is celebrating a 90% save rate in 2020. The shelter is thankful for the community's continued support and says it's going to take the entire community to save more animals.

Atrium Health Opens Preventive Vaccine Clinical Trial For COVID-19

Atrium Health will participate in a phase 3 COVID-19 investigational vaccine clinical trial in the fight against COVID-19. The clinical trial will test the safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness of NVX-CoV2373, developed by U.S. company Novavax, Inc.

Trump Supporters Gather At South Carolina State House To Protest The Election

In South Carolina, dozens of Trump supporters gathered in front of the State House Wednesday.

Friday Winter Weather Timeline and Impacts

Timing out snow chances and winter weather late in the week.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Muddy River Distillery

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.

Demand For COVID Vaccinations Overwhelming In North Carolina

As cases surge in North Carolina demand for vaccinations is overwhelming.

Cleveland Co. Teachers Worried About K-4 Return to Full In-Person Learning

Teachers in Cleveland County are raising concerns about a plan to move K-4 students to full in-person learning. The Cleveland County School Board will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday night.

Biden Win Confirmed After Pro-Trump Mob Storms US Capitol

Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner early Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the White House.