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Local Magician Jack Kelly on 'Fool Us' This Week

Be ready to be amazed! Local magician Jack Kelly is set for his first appearance on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' this Friday in Las Vegas.

People clean up a damaged warehouse after severe weather passed the area in Carmel, Ind., Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NWS no longer translating watches and warnings for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

US stocks hold relatively steady as bonds show more stress

US stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday as markets remain shaky following latest escalations in the global trade war.

China raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84%

China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84%.

What the Tech: iPhone price increase

There's a wave of "panic buying" happening as people worry about potential price hikes due to ongoing trade tariffs between the US and China. Apple stores and cell providers are seeing increased traffic from customers looking to snag a new device before prices potentially skyrocket.

Hickory Police charge 2 after shots are fired into crowd

Garon Killian and Kylee Simpson are both charged with seven counts of attempted first degree murder.

Matthews Police searching for 4 car break-in suspects

A reminder from the Matthews Police Department to lock your car doors. The department is looking for the people responsible for a number of recent car break-ins.

Call With Person Who Says They Saw Police Body Cam Video

EXCLUSIVE: Person describes body camera showing moments Wadesboro PD K9 was shot

A person who says they have seen police body cam video of the night a Wadesboro Police K9 was shot and killed is speaking out. They talked with the dog's former owner, Josh Harrington. Harrington provided WCCB with a recording of their phone call.

Fight over chickens goes to NC Supreme Court for final ruling

It's not a chicken fight, it's a fight over chickens. A Union County woman has been in a battle with her HOA for years over her pet chickens.

Rowan Co. roads closed after tanker carrying explosives overturned

A wreck involving a tanker truck carrying explosives closed parts of several roads in Rowan County Tuesday afternoon.

Stocks drop as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs

U.S. stocks dropped after a second day of stunning reversals. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Tuesday after wiping out an early gain of 4.1%, which had it on track for its best day in years.

Earth Day celebration at the Independent Picture House

Charlotte’s largest annual Earth Day celebration brings together community members to celebrate the environment through impactful film series.

Freeze warning in effect overnight for parts of the region

Temperatures will fall into the 20s and 30s early Wednesday morning -- here's how to protect cold sensitive plants in your garden.

Supreme Court blocks order to reinstate federal workers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked an order for President Donald Trump’s administration to return to work 16,000 probationary federal employees who were let go in mass firings.

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes.

New York City's number one ranked bagel shop to open in Charlotte

PopUp Bagels will be expanding into the Charlotte area later this summer.

Up 'n Adam: New Film "Drop" + Connecting Charlotte

Adam Wurtzel spent the morning at both Goldie's and Pins Charlotte, learning about two great spots to take a first date.

Adam takes part in Catawba Ridge High School newscast

Adam Wurtzel got to take part in Catawba Ridge High School's Emmy-award winning newscast.

Cabarrus County roads included in resurfacing project

The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $3.2 million contract to improve nearly seven miles of Cabarrus County roads.

Youngest certified baker in the country, is also Johnson and Wales University instructor

An instructor at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte has just reached a major achievement. Austin Scoles has joined the ranks of 200 or so people to be named a Certified Master Baker by the Retail Bakers Association of America.