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54-Year-Old Vale Man Arrested On Drug Charges

A 54-year-old Vale man has been arrested on a True Bill of Indictment involving drugs Sunday, according to Lincoln County deputies.

Catawba County Man Bags $1 Million ‘Bankroll’ Prize

On Saturday, Robert Drovie of Newton couldn’t believe his luck when his $1,000,000 Bankroll ticket revealed a top prize.

West Charlotte Homicide Investigation Underway

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a west Charlotte homicide Monday afternoon.

AAA: Pump Prices In The Carolinas Finally Show Signs Of Stability

After weeks of seeing almost daily increases, gas price averages in the Carolinas are showing signs of stability, increasing by only one cent on the week.

New Germ-Zapping Robot Donated To Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department By Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers and Xenex Disinfection Services, the world leader in ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection for hospitals, have partnered to donate a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot to the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Department.

University City Wine Fest To Feature Wine Tastings Around The Lake At Shoppes At University Place April 14th-18th

Crescent Communities University City Wine Fest will take place from April 14-18 with five boutique style wine tastings and activities at multiple locations around the lake and boardwalk at Shoppes at University Place.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing, Endangered 15-Year-Old Matthews Boy

The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver Alert for a missing endangered 15-year-old from Matthews.

Solidarity Vigil Held at Marshall Park for Asian Community in Charlotte

People in Uptown Charlotte joined forces to stand against hate and racism on Sunday night. Community members gathered at Marshall Park for an Asian solidarity candlelight vigil.

POLITICAL WRAP: Crisis at Border after Surge in Migrants and Unaccompanied Children

A crisis at the border as a major surge in migrants strains resources. Nearly 9,300 unaccompanied children were detained last month.

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Make Egg-Citing Easter Plans In Charlotte

Don't worry, be hoppy WCCB has Easter plans for you and your family. Whether you choose to order-in or go-out, check out our list of restaurants in the Charlotte area offering mouthwatering meals and pre fixe brunch menus.

There Is Still Madness In The NCAAs, It's Just A Bit Quieter

No bands. No cheer squads. No packed buildings filled with neutral fans suddenly throwing their support behind a plucky double-digit underdog hoping to pull off an upset.

A Rapid COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Backfired In Some U.S. States

Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.

Police Investigate Shooting At Northlake Mall

CMPD: Juvenile Charged In Northlake Mall Shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives charged a juvenile suspect with attempted murder following a shooting at Northlake Mall on Saturday.

Police Open Investigation After A Man Was Shot And Killed In Salisbury

Officers with the Salisbury Police Department say a man was shot and killed on Sunday.

Rallies In Atlanta, Nation Against Hate After Spa Shootings

A diverse crowd gathered Saturday near the Georgia state Capitol to demand justice for the victims of recent shootings at massage businesses and to denounce racism, xenophobia and misogyny.

Troopers: 1 Passenger Dead After A Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision In Lancaster, South Carolina

South Carolina troopers say one passenger died Saturday night after two cars crashed in Lancaster.

Fans Back for Uptown Baseball for 1st Time in More Than a Year

Spring has sprung and baseball is back in Uptown Charlotte! Saturday's college baseball game between the Charlotte 49'ers and Rhode Island was held at Truist Field. It's the first time teams have played there in more than a year.

2 Royal Caribbean Lines To Resume Caribbean Cruises In June

Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June, ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship.

Occupants Evacuate As Firefighters Extinguish Flames At A Concord Home

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Concord Saturday morning with all three occupants out of the home and safely away from the flames.

CATS Announce Winner Of Annual Safe Space Youth Art Contest

CATS officials unveil the winner of the annual Safe Place Week youth art contest with their artwork to be displayed on CATS buses and trains across Charlotte ahead of National Safe Place Week.

Biden Is On His Heels Amid A Migrant Surge At Mexico Border

Somehow, they didn’t see it coming. Within weeks of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, the Biden administration had reversed many of the most maligned Trump-era immigration policies, including deporting children seeking asylum who arrived alone at the U.S.-Mexico border and forcing migrants to wait in Mexico as they made their case to stay in the United States.