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MCSO investigating in-custody death at detention center

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man who was in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central

Wedge weakens grip on Carolinas

Temperatures remain significantly below average this Thursday afternoon, but it will feel a lot more like summer this weekend.

CMPD investigating after car collides with bike rider off Providence Road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after someone on a bicycle was hit by a car. It happened at around 8:30 Wednesday night off Providence Road near Shallowood Lane.

Gaston County Schools Opens New $56 Million Ahead Of The Start Of The New School Year

$56 million school opening for the new school year in Gaston Co.

New year, new school in Gastonia. WCCB Charlotte got a first look at W.P. Grier Middle School. The $56 million school replaces the old one built in the 50's.

SC Governor wants to limit junk food items eligible for SNAP

Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits.

MLB is calling up its first woman umpire for Saturday's Marlins-Braves game

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn involved in car accident near stadium

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn was involved in a car accident near the stadium Wednesday morning, according to team officials.

UPDATE: 5 soldiers shot at Army base in GA, shooter arrested

Five soldiers were shot on Wednesday at the Army’s Fort Stewart in Georgia before a shooter was arrested.

2nd arrest in deadly shooting at north Charlotte bar

A second suspect is now in custody charged in a deadly shooting at a bar in north Charlotte back in April.

WCCB and Charlotte Post Foundation honor the 'Teacher of the Year'

Now its come full circle -- Watson is a teacher at Ranson Middle School and the founder of the S.T.A.R.S Math & English Academy which provides academic enrichment, life skills training, and mentorship to over three thousand students.

Study says ChatGPT giving teens dangerous advice on drugs, alcohol and suicide

New research from a watchdog group reveals ChatGPT can provide harmful advice to teens.

Hornets Player Grant Williams hosting basketball camp

The Grant Williams Family Foundation officially kicks off it's third annual basketball camp this week

Pet of the Week: Meet Bella!

Rising’s Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Bella! An eight-month-old pit bull terrier mix, sweet Bella loves other dogs, people, and just about anything she…

Cooler stretch continues, watching for homegrown tropical trouble

Tuesday marked the first time the Queen City failed to crack 70° on an August day since 2013, and it won't be much warmer Wednesday.

Former Clients & Employees Protest Outside "classy Critters"

Former clients, employees protest outside local 'pet resort'

A group of animal advocates want a Mooresville animal care business closed because of what they say is a pattern of animal abuse and negligence. Protesters gathered at on Brawley School Road outside of Classy Critters Tuesday afternoon.

Rain causes damage around Charlotte

Wet roads turned to flooded ones. In south Charlotte yards looked more like ponds Tuesday morning.

Resident Culture Brewing says farewell

Resident Culture Brewing has announced it closed the doors to its South End taproom, according to a post the business shared on Instagram.

Parents charged in Gaston County infant overdose case

The parents of an 8-month-old are charged, after the baby overdosed on drugs, according to police.

A bird dropped a fish on power lines and sparked a brush fire in Canada, firefighters say

An osprey caught a fish but got tired in the heat and dropped it onto power lines, sparking a brush fire in western Canada — at least that's what firefighters believe. Or maybe the bird is an aspiring chef.