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Fatal Accident Leaves Four Dead Friday Evening

On Friday, around 9:30pm, officers responded to Wilkinson Boulevard in response to a crash involving two motor vehicles.

Eight Mecklenburg County Ponds Test Positive For Active Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Blue-green algae can produce toxins when blooms occur which are of concern as they can cause illness in humans and pets that drink or come into contact with water affected by an active bloom.

Man Charged Following Union County Shooting That Left One Dead, Two Injured; Victim Identified

Detectives have charged the man responsible for a fatal shooting in Union County earlier this week.

Wilson's World: Labor Day Weekend At Carowinds

Carowinds Director of Communications, Lisa Stryker, joined Wilson this morning to discuss the amusement park's Labor Day weekend events, as well as Scarowinds, the Great Pumpkin Fest, and Winterfest, which are all happening later this year.

Attention Over-The-Air WCCB Charlotte Viewers, You Need To Rescan Your TV On Sept. 6th

Attention Over-The-Air WCCB Charlotte Viewers, You Need To Rescan Your TV Now

If you watch TV for free using an antenna, WCCB Charlotte has important news for you.

#Trending: Disney Princess Soothes Boy With Autism, Homer the Dragon's Epic Dance-Off

Disney princess soothes little boy with autism, Homer has an epic dance-off, thousands of fans chant for Coco Gauff, girl curls her hair on hot pool railing, and a shark tries to bite a fisherman's boat!

Florida Preps For An 'Absolute Monster': Hurricane Dorian

Unsure where Hurricane Dorian is going to land next week, many Florida residents faced a sense of helplessness as they prepared for what President Donald Trump said could be an “absolute monster” of a storm.

WCCB Charlotte's Top 5 Stories Of The Day

Here are your top 5 stories of the day including Hurricane Dorian bearing down on the Southeast coast and Apple's bringing us three new Iphones.

Sanders Urges Coastal SC To Act 'Boldly' On Climate Change

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders returned to South Carolina Thursday for a conversation on climate change in a popular tourist destination along the coast of the critical early-voting state.

Opioid Overdose Deaths on the Decline in North Carolina

Opioid overdose deaths are on the decline in North Carolina for the first time in five years. New numbers from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services show a 5% decline in deaths from the previous year.

Driver Charged In Deadly NW Charlotte Accident

The driver involved in a deadly northwest Charlotte accident is now facing multiple charges.

‘A Big Deal’: Florida Braces For Hurricane Dorian

Florida residents picked the shelves clean of bottled water and lined up at gas stations Thursday as an increasingly menacing-looking Hurricane Dorian threatened to broadside the state over Labor Day weekend.

AAA Carolinas: Safety Tips For Road Travel Before And During Labor Day Weekend

With Labor Day weekend road travel expected to be heavier than last year, AAA Carolinas is offering motorists safety tips before and during their holiday trip.

Landslides Prompt Emergency Closure For Nantahala Gorge

Due to hazardous conditions in the Nantahala Gorge from multiple landslides the U.S. Forest Service is issuing an Emergency Closure Order prohibiting access to the Nantahala River.

Carvana To Invest Over $30 Million In Concord While Creating More Than 400 Jobs

Carvana, a leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars will locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, creating more than 400 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced Thursday.

Volunteers Plant Trees To Help Charlotte's Environment

Volunteers are making sure Charlotte's tree canopy continues to grow.

Lawsuit Filed In Deadly 2017 Officer-Involved Shooting

A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Charlotte and two CMPD officers in connection to the deadly 2017 officer-involved shooting of 29-year-old Rubin Galindo.

Police Arrest Man Accused Of Breaking Into Fort Mill School, Stealing Equipment

The Fort Mill Police Department says a suspect accused of breaking into a local elementary school and stealing multiple items has been arrested.

Troopers Identify Moped Rider Killed Wednesday After Being Hit By Two Vehicles In Burke County

Troopers with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have identified the moped rider who died Wednesday after colliding with a SUV and was hit by another vehicle while lying in the road in Burke County.

Burke County Deputy Accused Of Excessive Force Following Suspect Pursuit, Arrest

The Burke County Sheriff's Department has arrested 29-year-old Homer Lee Cook, who was wanted on a felony probation violation order for arrest.

Knights Finish Regular Season Second In ILS, Clinch Playoff Spot; No Game Tonight

The Charlotte Knights home game originally scheduled for tonight, August 29th, was rescheduled and played in June, to accommodate the Carolina Panthers preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.