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Gov. Cooper Signs "Passenger Protection Act" Into Law

On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper signed HB 391, now known as the "Passenger Protection Act," into law.

3 Suspects Face Additional Trafficking Charges In Lancaster County

Deputies say three suspects arrested on multiple drug, weapon and theft related charges on July 30th now face additional charges related to drug trafficking.

Suspect Charged In March 2018 Shooting That Injured Child In East Charlotte

The man accused of shooting a 12-year-old child in east Charlotte on March 27, 2018 has been arrested.

Police Arrest Suspect Wanted For Armed Robbery In Huntersville

Police say a 22-year-old man has been charged in connection to an armed robbery that happened overnight on August 7th.

‘Wahoo!’ Charlotte Grandmother Says After Getting A $1 Million Phone Call

Wendy Johnson of Charlotte said she wanted to scream after she got a phone call from the lottery telling her she won $1 million.

Surveillance Shows Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted In Catawba County

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance images of a man wanted for armed robbery early Friday morning.

NOAA Increases Chance For Above-Normal Hurricane Season

NOAA forecasters monitoring oceanic and atmospheric patterns say conditions are now more favorable for above-normal hurricane activity since El Nino has now ended.

NCSHP Trooper Paralyzed After West Charlotte Motorcycle Crash Transported To Atlanta Rehabilitation Center

Trooper Chris Wooten was transported to Shepherd Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta Thursday, according to officials, where he will continue his treatment process following a paralyzing accident on July 22nd.

Walmart Pulls Violent Game Displays; No Change on Gun Sales

Walmart is removing from its stores nationwide signs, displays or videos that depict violence following a mass shooting at one of its stores in Texas, though it has not changed its policy on gun sales.

Troutman Man Arrested On Multiple Charges Following High Speed Chase

A Troutman man was arrested Wednesday on multiple charges after deputies say he led them on a high speed chase with a child in the vehicle.

Charlotte Hornets Sign Free Agent Thomas Welsh

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced Friday that the team has signed free agent center Thomas Welsh.

Abbeville Superintendent, Former South Pointe HS Student Killed In Chester County Accident

Troopers say a Newberry College football player and the Superintendent for Abbeville County School District were both killed in a head-on collision Thursday evening.

Rising Spotlight: Avast

Avast Cyber Threat Expert Gill Langston and Cyber Security Evangelist Whitney Glockner Black came to the WCCB studios to talk about the best practices to protect your family from risks associated with the Internet.

Charlotte Mayor's Youth Employment Program

Asia Smith, Youth Programs Job Development Specialist, and Dawn Hill, Youth Programs Business Partnerships manager joined Rising to talk about the Charlotte Mayor's Youth Program.

CMPD Arrests Suspect Wanted On Multiple Outstanding Warrants

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating Daquan Lowe.

Victim Identified In Deadly Shooting

Police have identified the victim as Samuel Stitt.

Murder Suspect's Ex: "That Could Have Been My Son, That Could Have Been Me"

All the red flags were there. Allegations of a murder suspect's abusive past, now coming to light. He's accused of killing a woman and a five-year-old girl. His ex-girlfriend talks with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty about the man she describes as "heartless."

Mecklenburg County Manager Explores Security Upgrades at Government Buildings

New security measures could soon be installed at Mecklenburg County buildings. "Keeping my employees safe is top of mind as well as keeping our visitors safe," said Dena Diorio, the Mecklenburg County Manager.

CLT Pride Festival & Parade To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of Stonewall In Uptown Next Weekend, Aug. 17-18

The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade, an annual two-day event celebrating and empowering the LGBTQ community of Charlotte and the Carolinas, will be held in Uptown Charlotte, Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019.

Customer Won't Face Charges After Shooting Robbery Suspects Early Thursday Morning

CMPD says the customer who shot two suspects during an armed robbery Thursday morning, killing one, will not face charges.

Fan Safety Netting A Top Priority At Kannapolis Sports & Entertainment Venue

As the Kannapolis Sports and Entertainment Venue takes shape with drywall and concrete on every floor, the baseball team and City of Kannapolis announces an emphasis on fan safety with the purchase of a protective netting which will extend the entire length of the seating grandstand.