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Gov. Cooper Urges Public to Pay Attention to Potential Cyberthreats

N.C. Governor Roy Cooper warns people to pay attention for possible retaliatory cyberattacks following recent events in Iran.

Gaston County Receives First Reported Rabies Case of 2020

On Thursday, January 2nd, Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to a possible rabid animal after a family dog killed a raccoon.

6.4 Quake Strikes Puerto Rico Amid Heavy Seismic Activity

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, killing one man, injuring at least eight other people and collapsing buildings.

School Closings And Delays For January 7th

Delays: Avery County – 3 hour delay Closed: Ashe County – Closed Watauga County – Closed

State Superintendent Addresses Teacher Pay, New School Security App

The State Superintendent of Education gave WCCB Charlotte an update on new school security measures and his thoughts on the budget battle leaving some teachers without a pay raise.

Unique 3D Light Show Displayed On Side Of Catholic Diocese Building In Uptown Charlotte

This week, you can check out an unique 3D light show on the side of the Catholic Diocese building in Uptown Charlotte.

CMPD: Man Acted In Self-Defense During Shooting In Southeast Charlotte

Police say the man who shot and killed another man during an argument at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte, in August 2019, will not be charged with a crime as he acted in self defense.

Wanted: Ashton Lemus

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is currently searching for Ashton Lemus after he allegedly cut off his electronic monitoring device.

Charlotte Man Arrested Following Police Chase Through Rowan County

A Charlotte man was arrested after police say he led officers on a chase through Rowan County while he was driving a stolen vehicle, according to a news release.

Legacy Preparatory School Abruptly Closes In Charlotte

A school in east Charlotte has abruptly closed and now the parents of about 200 students are trying to find a new school for their children.

Oil Price Keeps Raising As Industry Eyes Iran-US Conflict

The global benchmark for crude oil rose above $70 a barrel on Monday for the first time in over three months, with jitters rising over the escalating military tensions between Iran and the United States.

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico

A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes.

Fatal Fire Leaves One Dead in Lenoir, NC

Authorities are investigating a fatal fire after a resident was killed Sunday morning in Lenoir, NC.

Hot in Hollywood: The Biggest Moments From the 2020 Golden Globes

The Biggest Moments From the 2020 Golden Globes

POLITICAL WRAP: What's Next for the U.S. and Iran?

President Trump is informing members of Congress about potential action against Iran, via tweet. Trump has already said the U.S. has targeted 52 Iranian sites for attack should the country strike "Any Americans, or American Assets" in retaliation for the strike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

NC Attorney General Josh Stein Filed Petition Alongside Multiple States To Clarify Health Care Accessibility For Citizens

On Friday, January 3rd, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein filed a petition to the United States Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Texas v. United States.