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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.

US House May Review Disputed 9th District Election

A U.S. House committee is signaling that Congress may ultimately resolve the nation's last undecided congressional race.

US Aviation System Is Starting To Show Strains From Shutdown

The partial government shutdown is starting to strain the national aviation system, with unpaid security screeners staying home, air-traffic controllers suing the government and safety inspectors off the job.

Police Charge Suspect In Southeast Charlotte Murder

CMPD has charged a suspect in connection to a man found dead in southeast Charlotte on Friday, January 4th.

Jayme Closs Reunited With Aunt, Dog After Nearly 3 Month Long Abduction

During a news conference Friday afternoon, Barron County authorities provided some new information regarding the investigation into Jayme Closs's kidnapping and her parents' murder.

Weekend Storm To Impact The Region

A mixed bag of precipitation will impact the region Saturday night into early Sunday.

Trump Indicates He Won't Declare Emergency "So Fast"

President Donald Trump tamped down expectations that he is close to declaring a national emergency to get the money he desires to build his long-promised U.S.-Mexico border wall as a three-week impasse closing parts of the government continued on Friday.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport To Begin Concourse C Renovations On Monday

Concourse C renovations begin Monday, January 14 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as part of Destination CLT, the Airport’s $2.5 billion capital investment program.

Ink N Ivy Receives Low Grade After Health Inspection

The health inspector cited a general lack of control in the bar area and kitchen at Ink N Ivy after finding nearly 20 violations, some critical, during an inspection on Wednesday.