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Chesterfield County Prepares For Debby

Cheraw saw great deal of flooding during Hurricane Florence in 2018. See how lessons learned from that storm are preparing them for the incoming weather.

Gaston County Bracing for Debby

Your WCCB Weather team is calling for 2-4” to fall in Gaston County through Saturday morning, inundating roads, yards, and rivers.

Sheriff Mcfadden Testing Fitting Outer Carrier Vests

Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff's Office Tests Out New Protective Vests For Deputies

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department is adding a layer of protection on the job. Deputies are testing out new vests that they will wear outside of their uniforms for safety and comfort.

Monroe Police Continue To Search For Escaped Attempted Murder Suspect

Monroe Police are still searching for a man on the run after he escaped custody on May 31st.

Monroe Man Arrested For DWI Twice In One Week

A man in Monroe is back behind bars after being arrested for a second DWI hours after being released from his first offense.

Three Arrested In Caldwell County Homicide

Three people were arrested in connection to a homicide investigation where a body was found along a highway in Caldwell County.

U.S. 74 Closed In Union County

The eastbound lanes on U.S. 74 are closed in Union county due to a vehicle collision.

Organizers Cancel Taylor Swift Concerts In Vienna Over Fears Of An Attack

Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts.

Charlotte Fire Swift Water Rescue Team Mobilized To Assist In Tropical Storm Debby

In response to the potential hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Charlotte Fire’s swift water rescue team has been deployed to Elizabethtown, NC, Bladen County.

I-85 South Closed In Concord

All southbound lanes on Interstate 85 are closed in Concord due to a serious vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.

Fatal Hickory Vehicle Crash

Hickory Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 76-year-old man.

Connor Zilisch, 18, Earns Full-Time 2025 Ride In JR Motorsports Chevy In NASCAR Xfinity Series

Connor Zilisch will race full-time in JR Motorsports’ No. 88 Chevrolet in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series next season, the next step for the promising Trackhouse Racing development driver following victories in several series this season.

Sheriff McFadden Testing Fitting Outer Carrier Vests

Sheriff Garry McFadden announced that Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is taking significant steps to enhance the safety and well-being of its deputies by test fitting outer carrier vests for select personnel.

Crew Of Titan Sub Knew They Were Going To Die Before Implosion, According To More Than $50M Lawsuit

The family of a French explorer who died in a submersible implosion has filed a more than $50 million lawsuit, saying the crew experienced “terror and mental anguish” before the disaster and accusing the sub’s operator of gross negligence.

Union County Declares State Of Emergency

Union County leaders have declared a state of emergency in anticipation of expected impacts from Tropical Storm Debby.

Closures And Cancellations Due To Tropical Storm Debby

See a full list of closures and cancellations in the Carolinas due to Tropical Storm Debby.

Ice Hockey Action Coming To Truist Field This Year

Four college club hockey games will be played at the home of the Charlotte Knights this season.

Union County Public School Events And Updates

Union County Public Schools is celebrating the beginning of the year with school events.

Charlotte Events This Weekend

Get out and have some fun this weekend! Whether you're looking to go for a run, spend a couple bucks or see some music, Molly Kenny with Charlotte Center City Partners has you covered!

Political Analyst Michael Barnes Weighs in on Tim Walz as VP

The 2024 election appears to be set! We talked with political analyst Michael Barnes about how the Walz pick could change the campaign, his advantages over Josh Shapiro and Mark Kelly and what could be next for North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.