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Man Charged After Deputies Say He Shot Roommate In Wrist For Playing Music Too Loudly

An argument between roommates over loud music led to a shooting and an arrest in Lincoln County.

Shutdown Showdown Having an Impact on Local TSA Employees

The shutdown showdown is having an impact on local TSA employees. Some say working without pay is taking a toll on them.

Derek James Sits Down With The Stars Of 'Roswell, New Mexico,' Premiering Tuesday Night At 9

'Roswell, New Mexico' is the latest the classic WB show to get a reboot on the CW.

New Charlotte Scooter Laws Effective Immediately

City Council voted seven to three to pass an ordinance that regulates how you ride.

Police Release 911 Call About Man Shot And Killed At Carolina Place Mall

Police have released the 911 call from the deadly shooting Sunday afternoon inside Carolina Place Mall. Lieutenant Corey Copley says 24-year-old Khali Holmes of Charlotte was killed inside the DTLR store at the mall.

Republicans Seek To Defend Voter ID Law In Federal Court

North Carolina Republican legislators want to get formally involved in a federal lawsuit challenging the state's latest voter identification law because they say Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein can't be trusted to defend it.

Pfeiffer University To Break Ground On Health Sciences Center In Albemarle

On Thursday, January 17th, Pfeiffer University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 AM for the Pfeiffer University Center for Health Sciences which will be home to the new Physicians Assistant Studies and Occupational Therapy programs.

Charlotte's Carolinas Aviation Museum Will Hold Celebration Marking 10 Years Since The 'Miracle On The Hudson'

A celebration to mark the anniversary is being held Tuesday at the Carolinas Aviation Museum in Charlotte, where the plane is on display.

Robbery Suspect Arrested After High Speed Chase In Union County

Deputies say they arrested a teenager that led them on a high speed chase after robbing a convenience store in Union County.

Feds To Ease Rules On Drone Flights Over People And At Night

Federal officials plan to ease restrictions on flying small drones over crowds and at night, which would give a boost to the commercial use of unmanned aircraft.

Gas Prices Across Carolinas Inch Up For First Time In Three Months

At a penny more expensive on the week, the national gas price average ($2.25) increased for the first time since October.

Kidnapping Suspect Watched 13-Year-Old As She Got On Bus

A man suspected of killing a Wisconsin couple, kidnapping their teenage daughter and holding her captive for three months decided to abduct the girl after spotting her getting on a school bus, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.

Plant Damaged By Fire In Lenoir

Reports say Lenoir Fire Department responded to a large structure fire on Virginia Street late Sunday afternoon.

MerleFest Adds The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell to 2019 Festival

MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell.

Passenger Dead, Driver Charged After Car Runs Into Tree, Splits In Half In South Charlotte

One person is dead and another is charged after a car struck a tree and split in half in south Charlotte Friday afternoon.

#Trending: 'Game of Thrones' Teaser, Snoop Dogg Takes Over the NHL & Ties at Critics' Choice Awards

The final season of 'Game of Thrones' teaser, Snoop Dogg broadcasts at NHL game, and ties at the Critics' Choice Awards!

Local, National Impacts Of Weekend Snow Storm, Millions Under Winter Storm Warning

More than 35 million people are under winter storm warnings after a deadly storm ripped through several states.

WCCB Rising's Derek James And Taye Diggs Preview Critics' Choice Awards

Well, we know one big award show that will have a host. Tonight, Taye Diggs will host the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards right here on WCCB Charlotte. Rising's Derek James caught up with Taye for a preview.

Kemba Scores 31 But Hornets Fall To Kings 104-97

Kemba Walker had 31 points despite going 3 for 12 on 3-pointers for the Hornets, who have lost three straight and five of six.

Shutdown Becomes Longest Federal Closure In U.S. History

The partial government shutdown became the longest closure in U.S. history when the clock ticked past midnight into early Saturday as President Donald Trump and nervous Republicans scrambled to find a way out of the mess.

Joe Gibbs Eldest Son Dies At 49 From Neurological Disease

Joe Gibbs Racing says co-founder J.D. Gibbs, the eldest son of team owner and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs, has died. He was 49.

Federal Workers Receive First Paycheck Since Shutdown for $0

Thousands of Charlotte area federal workers received paychecks with only zeroes on them. Air traffic controllers say morale it low and they're asking congress and the president to take swift action to end the shutdown.