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School Delays Due To Inclement Weather For Friday, February 7th

View school delays for Friday, February 7th.

Attempted Murder Investigation Underway After Victim Met With Suspect From Grindr App

CMPD is investigating the attempted murder of a victim who was assaulted after inviting someone into their home they met on a social networking app.

Possible Tornado Rips Through Kannapolis; Tears Roof Off of Home

People are staying at hotels and doing what they can to clean up after a possible tornado touched down in Kannapolis.

Atrium Health Raises Minimum Wage To Nearly Twice NC Minimum

More than 10,000 workers in a North Carolina health care system are getting a boost in their minimum wage that would pay nearly double the state’s minimum wage, officials announced Thursday.

North Carolina Republicans Quickly Seek New Executive Director

North Carolina Republicans now must hire someone else to run the state party’s daily operations because its recently hired executive director is taking a new job.

CMPD Arrest Suspect That Had Medical Emergency Resulting In Officer Injured, One Dead

CMPD has charged a suspect who hit a pedestrian with their car in southwest Charlotte. The pedestrian later died at the hospital.

Ashe County Schools Closed Friday Due To Flu

Ashe County Schools will be closed on Friday, February 7 due to an increase of the flu outbreak at all schools in the county.

American Red Cross Opens Shelters Across Region After Severe Weather

The American Red Cross has opened shelters in Catawba and Rutherford County as a response to extreme weather conditions in the area. The organization will also be opening shelters in Charlotte and Matthews at 6 p.m.

Iredell-Statesville County Schools Release Statement After Video Shows Bus Driver Driving Through Flooded Street

Iredell-Statesville Schools release a statement after a video shows a school bus driver driving on a flooded road.

Water Rescue: Vehicle Crashes Into Ravine In Huntersville

A driver had to be rescued after crashing into a ravine in Huntersville.

Charlotte Area Storm Damage & Flooding | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Rain, wind, lightning, even reported tornadoes have severe caused damage throughout the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. Here are some of the photos and videos our reporters and viewers have captured.

CMS Not Dismissing For Severe Weather; Afterschool Activities Cancelled

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools say they are not dismissing for severe weather but all afterschool activities have been cancelled.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, especially among women. Here to discuss how women can become more heart-healthy is Dr. Sandy Charles, a Novant Health cardiologist.

Severe Weather Causing Significant Impacts In The WCCB Viewing Area

Heavy rain will taper off overnight but flooding will remain a major concern.

CMPD Makes Arrest In First Homicide Of 2020

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department made an arrest in the first homicide of 2020.

Two 16-Year-Old Suspects Charged With Three-Hour Armed Robbery Spree

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Detectives have charged two teens for a series of armed robberies they committed in less than three hours last weekend.

President Trump Expected to Tout "Opportunity Zones" During Charlotte Visit

President Trump will be in Charlotte on Friday to tout his administration's work creating "opportunity zones." They're meant to provide economic opportunities and jobs in low-income neighborhoods. But critics worry the program is leading to more gentrification.

WANTED: Rosshon Keith Campbell

CMPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Rosshon Keith Campbell who is wanted for disabling his electronic device.

Not Guilty: Split Senate Acquits Trump Of Impeachment

President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the country, tested civic norms and fed the tumultuous 2020 race for the White House.