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Man Dissolves After Trying to Soak In Yellowstone Hot Spring

A trip to one of the nation's natural wonders ended in a unnatural tragedy.

Outdoor Burning Ban Issued For Mecklenburg County

The Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a ban on all outdoor burning including, recreational fires and has canceled all burning permits.

Charlotte School Of Law Put On Probation

The Charlotte School of Law has been put on probation by the American Bar Association.

Holiday Events In Charlotte With Moira Quinn

CHARLOTTE, NC -- When it comes to family fun over the holidays you have plenty of options around Charlotte. Here are list of upcoming events: South End Tree Lighting Ceremony-…

Novant Health House Call: Antibiotic Resistance

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Antibiotics are valuable and life-saving therapies for patients with bacterial infections, but there are many illnesses that cannot be treated by antibiotics. The Centers for Disease Control and…

CMS Superintendent Ann Clark On The Latest With CMS

CMS Superintendent Ann Clark is back for her monthly date with us here on WCCB News Rising.

#Trending: Ryan Reynolds Celebrates his ' GQ Man of the Year' Award With a Funny Interview

An Uber rider found the voice of AOL's "You've Got Mail," and Ryan Reynolds interviews himself in viral video!

#Trending: Metallica Played a Hit Song On The Tonight Show, With a Twist!

Taking a look at the top Twitter hashtag of the morning and Jimmy Fallon singing with Metallica!

#Trending: Adele Had an Unwelcome Guest at Her Show Plus Some Throwback Disney Outtakes

At her concert in Mexico, Adele flipped out when a bat showed up & some raw Disney footage from the early 2000's.

Suspect Arrested In Connection To Multiple Vehicle Thefts

A Burke County man suspected of stealing multiple vehicles throughout Caldwell County has been arrested.

Wildfire Threatens Homes Near South Mountains State Park

Fire crews are working around the clock to contain a wildfire near South Mountains State Park. It is now threatening homes in the Bob's Knob area.

NC Department of Labor fines Pineville Fire Department

The Pineville Fire Department is facing thousands of dollars in fines from the State Department of Labor. It comes nearly seven months after the death of volunteer firefighter Richard Sheltra.

Democrats Call On Trump To Reconsider Bannon Appointment

House Democrats are calling on President-Elect Donald Trump to rescind the appointment of Breitbart News executive Steve Bannon as a senior White House Adviser.

CMS To Keep Students Inside As Air Quality Concerns Increase

Doctors in Charlotte say they are seeing more patients having breathing problems.

SC Governor Nikki Haley And Lt. Governor Henry McMaster Being Considered For Trump's Cabinet

South Carolina's lieutenant governor says a member of Donald Trump's transition team has asked if he's interested in being attorney general.

Fires Continue To Burn In Western North Carolina

Crews from multiple states are continuing efforts to battle nearly 20 wildfires burning throughout western North Carolina.

Charlotte Fire Cancels All Burn Permits And Bans All Outdoor Burning

Officials with Charlotte Fire Department announced Wednesday that all burning permits have been canceled and all outdoor burning, including recreational, has been banned.

Health Officials Confirm Rabid Cat Found In Waxhaw

Officials with the Union County Division of Public Health confirm a rabid cat was found Wednesday.

Pluto's Frozen Heart May Hide Slushy Underground Ocean

Evidence is mounting for an ocean of slushy water at Pluto, buried beneath its frozen heart.

CMPD: Missing Person Found Safe

CMPD says Willie Taylor has been found safe and has been reunited with his family.

Restaurant Owner Opposed In Bid To Lower Confederate Flag

Tommy Daras had planned on a small ceremony Wednesday to remove the Confederate flag flying from the edge of the parking lot at his South Carolina restaurant. Then he encountered a hitch.