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Severe Weather Latest As Heavy Storms Pound The Viewing Area

Strong Storms, Large Hail Pound Southern Chester, Lancaster Counties

Strong storms pummel the area, producing not just lightning, but golf ball sized hail, heavy rain, and high winds.

The Latest On The New Panther Headquarters

New Details on Plans for Carolina Panthers HQ & Practice Facility in Rock Hill

We're getting a closer look at plans for the Panthers new team headquarters and practice facility in Rock Hill. It comes as the city's planning commission approves the Panthers' site plan.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Roy Cooper Says Phase 1 Of Reopening North Carolina Will Begin Friday, May 8th at 5pm

Gov. Roy Cooper announced that he signed an Executive Order that will begin Phase One of reopening North Carolina at 5pm on Friday, May 8th.

WANTED: Kiante McLellan

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating 21-year-old Kiante McClellan, who disabled his electronic monitor.

Officials: One Dead, Two Injured In Fatal Alexander County Crash

Officials are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Monday afternoon in Alexander County that left one dead and two injured including a 5-year-old.

When Taco Tuesday Goes Wrong: Navigating The New Normal

The new normal is going to be hard. It's Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo, so I placed an online pick-up order at one of my favorite taco spots for lunch. Maybe this wasn't my best idea.

Threat For Severe Weather Increases

Severe weather possible Tuesday night with damaging wind, large hail, and isolated tornadoes all possible threats.

Health System Board Chair Resigns Over Social Media Comments

The chairman of the board of a North Carolina health care system has resigned after reports about his social media posts, including one in which he called stay-at-home orders “tyranny.”

Charlotte Principal Sorry For Racial Remark During Meeting

A school principal in North Carolina apologized after making a reference to “colored folks” during a staff meeting about cultural training.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo At Home With Meal Deals, Giveaways

Cinco de Mayo, an annual day of celebration, might feel like it has been halted due to coronavirus' impact on the community but many have decided to observe the holiday from their homes. To make the day a little easier WCCB has compiled a list of restaurants providing meal deals just for this occasion.

Airbnb Says No Parties Or Events In Charlotte Rentals While Stay-At-Home Order In Effect

Airbnb says it is not allowing hosts to authorize parties or events in Charlotte area property rentals while Governor Cooper's stay-at-home order remains in effect.

'Murder Hornets' With Sting That Can Kill, Land In United States

The world’s largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the “Murder Hornet” with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out.

New York Coronavirus Nursing Home Deaths

Another 1,700 Coronavirus Deaths Reported In New York Nursing Homes

New York state is reporting more than 1,700 previously undisclosed deaths at nursing homes and adult care facilities as the state faces scrutiny over how it’s protected vulnerable residents during the coronavirus pandemic.

NCSHP Says Two Dead, One Injured After Two-Car Crash In Catawba County

Officials say two people died and one person was injured in a two-car collision in Catawba County Monday afternoon.

Trooper: DUI Prosecutor Charged With DUI, Fired From Job

A South Carolina DUI prosecutor was fired from his job after he was arrested and accused of driving drunk and fleeing the scene, authorities said.

Doctors Warn Against Injecting Yourself With Botox

Local Plastic Surgeon Warns Against Doing Botox, Filler Injections At Home During Shut-Down

Lots of people are anxious to get back to their self-care routines, like hair and nails and Botox, post-pandemic. So anxious, in fact, that Rolling Stone just published an article about people so intent on getting their Botox fix, that they are buying product online and injecting themselves at home.

Two Charlotte Motorcycle Enthusiasts Killed Within 24 hours Of Each Other, While Riding

Friends say Seddrick Major and Cerveria Stanton died doing what they loved.

Chick-Fil-A Offering Make-It-Yourself Chicken Parmesan Meal Kits

Chick-fil-A has announced it is offering a make-it-yourself Chicken Parmesan Meal Kit at participating restaurants nationwide, including in the Charlotte-area.

NCDMV License And Registration Expiration Dates Extended 5 Months

To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a provision included in the COVID-19 bill signed into law today by Governor Cooper grants a five-month extension of the expiration date on more than two dozen DMV credentials.