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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 “racism is not a known side effect” after Roseanne Barr cited the insomnia drug in explaining the tweet that led ABC to cancel her show.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Police: Teen Killed After Crashing Stolen Motorcycle

One person has been killed in a motorcycle accident in northwest Charlotte. 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 world’s 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.

Explosion Damages UPS Freight Hub In Kentucky

An explosion damaged a UPS freight hub Wednesday morning in Kentucky’s second-largest city, sending multiple people to the hospital in what fire officials described as an accidental blast.

Police Identify Woman Killed In Gaston County House Fire

Gaston County Police say 68-year-old Wanda Kay Hurst died in a house fire Tuesday morning.

#Trending: Adorable Dog Refuses Veggies & NC Teachers Dance Before EOG Tests!

An adorable dog says NO to veggies & NC teachers put together a dance ahead of EOGs!

Wilson's World: Previewing Dudeapalooza...Again!

Dudeapalooza- the pop up market of "guys stuff"- has returned and Wilson couldn't be more ecstatic!

Woman Charged With DWI After Hitting, Killing Man Pushing Bike In Matthews

A man is dead after he was hit by a car in Matthews on Wednesday morning.

One Dead In Crash Involving Truck On I-77 In South Charlotte

One person is dead after a crash involving a truck on I-77 in south Charlotte early Wednesday.

Undocumented Immigrant Pleads Guilty To 2017 Arson

An undocumented immigrant who set fire to an east Charlotte apartment complex will spend at least four years in prison before he is deported to Mexico.

High Country Roads Close Due To Flooding

People in the mountains are preparing for more possible flooding. WCCB crews spotted standing water along Highway 321 in the Hickory area after a downpour Tuesday evening.

Two Students Charged With Making Threats Against York, SC School

Two York County students have been charged after threats to shoot up a school were talked about over social media.

Starbucks Closes Thousands Of Stores For Anti-Bias Training

Turning away customers looking for an afternoon jolt of caffeine, thousands of Starbucks shops across the U.S. closed early on Tuesday to hold training for employees on recognizing hidden prejudices.