Western North Carolina Suffers Road Closures From Heavy Rain
Although heavy rains from tropical storm Alberto have now subsided, damage has already been done to over 50 roads extending across the mountain regions of western North Carolina.
AmΓ©lie's Launches New Summer Menu Items To Help You Beat The Heat
As the weather is getting warmer, AmΓ©lie's French Bakery and CafΓ© releases their summer menu on June 1st, offering refreshing new options to help you cool down.
Adopt A Puppy From CMPD Animal Care & Control
Puppies are brightening things up for the WCCB Rising crew his morning!
Wilson's World: New Coffee Shop Opens In Plaza Midwood
Tired of the same old place to get your morning cup of Joe? Well, there's a new spot in town called Undercurrent Coffee!
Landslide Closes Road, Causes Power Outages in Caldwell County
A landslide has closed Waterfalls Road in the Patterson Community of Caldwell County.
Sears To Close Another 72 Stores As Sales Plunge
Sears is closing another 72 stores after reporting a first-quarter losses and plunging sales.
Waiting for Autopsy Results in Chesterfield Baby's Death
The baby's mother has been charged with two more crimes. And one of the detectives who found the baby's body is speaking out.
Body Matching Description Of Drowning Victim Surfaces At Elk River Falls
The Avery County Sheriff's Office says a body matching the description of Thomas McCardle, Jr. was recovered today at Elk River Falls.
CMPD Spouses Respond To Councilwoman's Controversial Tweet
Spouses of CMPD officers are showing their support for police after controversial tweets from a Charlotte City Councilwoman.
Heavy Rains Cause Major Damage Throughout Mountain Areas
WCCB was tracking the latest flooding aftermath Wednesday. Some in the western counties of North Carolina were shocked by what the heavy rain did to their homes.
Car Washed Off Road As Heavy Rains, Flooding Cause Major Problems For Drivers
Downed power lines and blocked roads caused major problems for drivers Wednesday.
Charlotte Fire Crews Standing By To Assist Counties Heavily Impacted By Floods, Mudslides
The Charlotte Fire Department is on standby to help with rescue and clean up efforts in McDowell County after recent flooding and mudslides.
Civil Rights Groups Sue NC DMV For Revoking Licenses Of People Who Can't Pay Traffic Fines
A lawsuit filed against the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles says that taking a person's license because they cannot afford to pay traffic fines and court costs is unconstitutional.
Harvey Weinstein Indicted In New York Rape Case
Harvey Weinstein was indicted Wednesday on rape and criminal sex act charges, furthering the first criminal case to arise from a slate of sexual misconduct allegations against the former movie mogul.
Barr Blames Ambien For Tweet; Drug Maker Replies
The maker of Ambien said Wednesday that βracism is not a known side effectβ after Roseanne Barr cited the insomnia drug in explaining the tweet that led ABC to cancel her show.
Police: Teen Killed After Crashing Stolen Motorcycle
One person has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northwest Charlotte.Β The accident happened on Oakdale Road between Shady Circle and Oak Drive.
Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology Opens In Matthews
Novant Health Pediatric Pulmonology has opened a satellite clinic at 1401 Matthews Township Parkway, Suite 100.
Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN Opens In South End
Novant Health Queen City OB/GYN has opened in the South End neighborhood at 2400 South Boulevard, Suite 103.
Northern Iredell County Road Closed Through Friday
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed a section of Hill Dairy Road near Fox Bottoms Road due to a pipe failure.
Charles D. Baldecchi Named Charlotte Latin School's Next Head Of School
After an extensive international search, Charlotte Latin School has named Charles D. Baldecchi its next Head of School, a post he will assume in July 2019 as the school kicks off its 50th Anniversary.
Charlotte Native Flies One Of World's Most Advanced Warplanes In U.S. Navy
A 2014 South Mecklenburg High School graduate and Charlotte, North Carolina, native is currently serving with a U.S. Navy strike fighter squadron, which flies one of the worldβs most advanced warplanes.
Evacuation Order Lifted After McDowell County Dam Deemed Safe
Authorities say 2,000 people evacuated in the North Carolina mountains because of worries a dam might break can return to their homes.
