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US Reports 1st Case Of Person-To-Person Spread Of Coronavirus

Health officials Thursday reported the first U.S. case of person-to-person spread of the new virus from China.

Katie Sowers Trailblazer As 1st Woman Coach At Super Bowl

For the full 60 minutes of the San Francisco 49ers’ portion of media night on Monday, Sowers talked with reporters from around the world on making history as the first woman and first openly gay coach to work the Super Bowl.

Carowinds’ Massive Hiring Initiative Underway for 2020

The premier entertainment destination of the Carolinas is hiring more than 4,000 energetic, enthusiastic people to help ensure 2020 is the best year yet for guests.

Firefighters Investigating Fatal South Charlotte Apartment Fire

Fire investigators say one person is dead following a west Charlotte apartment fire.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: Pediatric Allergy and Immunology

Dr. Rajani is the first pediatric allergist at Novant Health and one of the only allergy and immunology physicians in the Charlotte area who specializes in pediatric allergy.

To Catch A Criminal: Bold, Fast Thieves Smash Car Windows And Steal Thousands Of Dollars

They don't care about alarm systems or other people seeing them, and they can get the job done in 20 seconds. That's how local police describe the guys wanted for breaking into cars and stealing thousands of dollars. Your car could be next, unless you can help catch a criminal.

Local Leaders Weigh-In on New Efforts to Address Violent Crime

Local leaders weighing-in on new efforts to address violent crime and the growing number of homicides in Charlotte.

Regional Airline Fined In Death Of Charlotte Airport Worker

A regional subsidiary of American Airlines has been fined $19,600 after an investigation into the 2019 death of a worker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the North Carolina Department of Labor announced Wednesday.

North Carolina Team Sent To Help Puerto Rico After Earthquakes

A North Carolina team of structural engineers, architects and urban search and rescue team members were sent to Puerto Rico on Wednesday to access damage after the recent earthquakes and aftershocks.

FBI Charlotte Warns Of Scammers Spoofing FBI Phone Numbers

The FBI Charlotte Field Office is warning the public of a recent phone scam that spoofs, or fraudulently displays, the FBI’s real telephone number on the victim’s caller ID. The scammer impersonates a government official and uses intimidation tactics, such as the threat of arrest, to demand payment of money purportedly owed to the government. These claims are false.

Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Announce Game Times And Firework Schedule For Inaugural Season

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced their game times and firework schedule for the inaugural 2020 season.

Belmont Police Are Investigating An Attempted Bank Robbery

The Belmont Police Department is asking for the public's help with locating a suspect who attempted to rob a local bank.

Rising Spotlight: Queen City Brewers Festival

The Queen City Brewers Festival is on Saturday, February 1st and WCCB News Rising is helping prepare attendees for the event.

South Carolina Pastor's Fight Against KKK Becomes Movie That May Aid Battle

Not many years ago in a small, rural South Carolina town stood The Redneck Shop — a racist emporium and Ku Klux Klan museum housed in an old theater, where white supremacist neo-Nazis gave heil-Hitler salutes and flaunted swastikas and Rebel flags.

Charlotte Area Pet Provider Collects More Than 17,000 Pounds Of Food For Pets In Need

Pet Paradise, a pet care provider offering boarding, day camp, grooming and veterinary services at four locations in Charlotte, has collected more than 17,500 pounds of food for dogs and cats who otherwise may go hungry.

CMPD: Electronic Monitoring Suspect Charged With Breaking Into Cars In Plaza Midwood

The CMPD Says a man arrested and charged with stealing a gun earlier this month has been arrested again for breaking into vehicles while on electronic monitoring.

Police: Statesville Man Charged With Being Habitual Domestic Violence Offender

Police say they charged a Statesville man with being a habitual domestic violence offender.

Mary C. Curtis: The Importance of North Carolina in the 2020 Race

Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the importance of North Carolina in the 2020 race.

Who Has To Go? Student Reassignment Plan Pits Elizabeth Lane Parents Against One Another

Who has to go? A CMS student reassignment plan is pitting parents from the same school against one another. Parents don’t want their kids to leave Elizabeth Lane Elementary in Matthews.

Former Concord Pastor Serving Life Sentence For Murder, Connected To 4 Other Crimes

He's a controversial pastor linked to six violent crimes

York Comprehensive High School's Band Director Placed On Administrative Leave After Sexual Assault Allegations

A York County band director has been placed on administrative leave after being arrested on sexual assault charges, according to a news release.

Rock Hill Schools Launch Real-Time Bus Tracking App

Parents in Rock Hill whose children ride the bus to or from school will soon be able to follow the bus in real-time thanks to the latest improvement in district communication, safety and technology.