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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.

California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California.

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Carolina Insight: McDonald's USA

McDonald’s USA and its independent franchisees are committed to helping their employees further their education and achieve their dreams.

Charlotte National Night Out event postponed due to weather

A National Night Out event planned for Tuesday night in Uptown Charlotte has been postponed because of the forecasted rain.

Titan submersible disaster that killed 5 on way to Titanic ruins was preventable, Coast Guard says

The Coast Guard’s report on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five on the way to the Titanic says the implosion was “preventable.”

Up 'n Adam On Tour: Titanic Museum

While on tour in Pigeon Forge, Adam Wurtzel got to take a closer look at the historical Titanic Museum.

Tuesday washout, cooler air sticks around

Highs struggle to clear the 60s across the board as widespread heavy rain soaks the WCCB Charlotte viewing area Tuesday afternoon.

Monroe Police Officer returns to work after being shot 3 times in the line of duty

Officer Madison Sweatt went back to work on Monday. Sweatt was shot three times on May 31st.

CMPD investigating stabbing as a homicide after 44-year-old victim dies

Investigators say 44-year-old Jeremy Mouzon was stabbed in the early-morning hours on Redwood Avenue off East Sugar Creek Road Sunday morning.

Mayor Outlines Structure For City Council Meetings

Mayor outlines structure for productive city council meetings

Changes are on the way to Charlotte City Council meetings to increase productivity. WCCB obtained a memo from Mayor Vi Lyles to City Council about re-emphasizing the rules to improve the structure of the meetings.

Audit of NC DMV shows "systemic" issues with current system

According to the DMV audit, almost 14% of customers spent more than 2.5 hours at the DMV this year. That's an 79% increase from 2019.

Vintage Charlotte restaurant to close August 10th

A vintage Charlotte restaurant will be closing its doors August 10th.

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Lend thine arm for a ‘knightly’ deed at Carolina Renaissance Festival blood drive

Roll up thy sleeves and lend thine arm to good deeds! We’re calling all donor knights and dames-in-shining-armor to the 2025 Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive happening in Huntersville, N.C.