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Verizon Wireless Experiencing Widespread Network Outages In North Carolina And Parts Of South Carolina

Verizon wireless is working to fix outages over a large area of North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, according to the carrier.

Delta, American And United Suspend Flights Between US, China

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said Friday they will suspend all flights between the U.S. and China, making them the first U.S.-based airlines to do so and joining several international carriers that have stopped flying to China as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread.

Early School Dismissals For Friday, Jan 31st Due To Weather

Some schools in our area have been impacted by weather conditions. Below is a list of closings and early dismissals for Friday, January 31st.

Bridges Leads Hornets With 23 Points In Loss To Wizards

Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 23 points. Terry Rozier had 21. The Hornets have lost nine of 10 and 15 of 18.

Epicenter Music Festival Two-Day Passes Now Available

For the first time, two-day passes are available for Epicenter, May 1, 2 and 3 at Rock City Campgrounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC, just outside Charlotte.

Lumberton Couple Wins Cash 5 Jackpot Just Before 70th Wedding Anniversary

For James and Maxine Hilliker of Lumberton, a tradition of playing the lottery together led to a $768,862 Cash 5 jackpot win a week before their 70th wedding anniversary.

RADAR: Snow Falling In Charlotte Area

Track the snow in your neighborhood with WCCB's interactive radar.

China Grove Mother Facing Child Abuse Charges After One-Month-Old Taken To Hospital With Numerous Broken Bones

A mother from China Grove is facing several felony child abuse charges after her one-month-old child was taken to the hospital with several broken bones.

U.S. Advises No Travel To China

The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.

Rising Spotlight: Relay For Life Kickoff Event

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life of Charlotte invites the community to help kickoff the 2020 Relay For Life of Charlotte season on Saturday, February 1, at Northlake Mall.

Hot Tub Water At Fair Caused Legionnaire's Outbreak, Report Confirms

The outbreak of Legionnaires' disease that killed four people last year at the NC Mountain State Fair has been reported to have been caused by the hot tub water that was sprayed into the air.

CMPD Seeks Public's Help Finding Two Suspects Who Have Committed Several Break-Ins

CMPD is requesting the public's help with identifying two suspects that have committed several residential and vehicle break-ins on Thursday.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Five CMPD Officers Placed On Administrative Leave After Suspect Dies In Police Custody

Five CMPD officers have been placed on administrative leave after a suspect died following a medical emergency while in police custody, according to a news release.

North Carolina College Quarterback Paralyzed After Shooting

A quarterback at a North Carolina college was paralyzed after a shooting in which at least six people were wounded during a party at a restaurant, police said.

Panthers Announce Greg Olsen Will Not Return Next Season

The Carolina Panthers announced on Thursday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with tight end Greg Olsen.

Versatile Race-Car Driver Andretti Dies At 56

John Andretti, a member of one of auto racing’s most famous families and the first driver to attempt the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR’s 600-mile race in North Carolina on the same day, has died. He was 56 and had spent the last three years battling colon cancer.

Vanessa Bryant Statement: "We Are Completely Devastated"

Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven other people, taking to Instagram to thank people for the global outpouring of support since the tragedy.