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WCCB Exclusive: Why Investigators Believe Madalina Cojocari is Alive

From where she thinks Madalina is, to why they started their search in the little girl's home, our interview with Major Jennifer Thompson is a story you'll see only on WCCB.

FSU Left Out Of CFP Playoffs

For the first time in the history of the College Football Playoff, an undefeated power five school that won it's conference championship was left out.

Thom Tillis Announces $3.5 Million In Grants For NC Rail Identification And Development

Senator Thom Tillis announced $3.5 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to identify potential new rail routes or improvements across North Carolina.

Mother Charged In Death Of Three-Year-Old Morganton Child

37-year-old Gloria Hughes has been charged with first degree murder and child abuse of her three-year-old child.

No Suspects After 14 Year Old Garinger High Student Murdered In North Charlotte

Arrest Made For The Death Of 14-Year-OId Garinger High School Student

A community is in mourning after the murder of a 14-year-old Garinger High School student. Someone shot and killed Johnie McClendon at his home in North Charlotte.

NC Rep. Patrick McHenry Announces He Won't Seek Reelection In 2024

North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry, who presided over the U.S. House after Kevin McCarthy's ouster, announced he won't seek reelection to his seat next year.

What The Tech : Gift Ideas

Jamey Tucker list some gadget that would be perfect Christmas gifts for those who have champagne taste.

Feeling Like December

Cold air careens back into the Carolinas tonight, with significant mountain snow possible through Wednesday.

Watch The Fourth 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate On WCCB Charlotte's CW

The fourth Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle will air live on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, from 8-10 p.m. ET on WCCB Charlotte's CW.

Garinger High School Principal Releases Statement On Student Athlete Shot And Killed In West Charlotte

President Pratt of Grainger High School released a statement regarding the death of a 14-year old student athlete who was shot and killed Sunday, December 3rd.

Try For $412 million with Powerball, or $377 million with Mega Millions

The Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots both continue to grow, giving North Carolinians two chances this week to take home prizes ranging from $377 million to $412 million.

AP: The Year In Review: Influential People Who Died In 2023

Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2023 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):

CMPD: Fatal Shooting Investigation East Charlotte

CMPD is investigating after a man was fatally shot in West Charlotte on Sunday, December 3rd, according to a police report.

Food Lion Feeds Canned Food Drive Lights Up Speedway Christmas Presented by Atrium Health

Charlotte Motor Speedway is partnering with Food Lion for an opportunity to give back to the community during this holiday season.

Interim Coach Chris Tabor's Debut Is More Of The Same For NFL-Worst Panthers

Breakdowns at key times and missed opportunities doomed the Carolina Panthers in interim coach Chris Tabor’s debut.

Warm Start To Workweek, Watching For Mountain Snow

Sunshine Stretches Through Workweek

Outside of some mountain snow on Tuesday and Wednesday, much of our area remains dry over the next five days.

Domestic Violence Suspect Sustains “In-Custody” Death

A domestic violence suspect died Sunday morning by going into cardiac arrest after being detained by police officers, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Is No. 1 At The Box Office With $21 Million Debut

Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend. Her concert picture, “ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday.

Families Of Fallen Military Heroes Head To Disney World

American Airlines and the Gary Sinise Foundation partnered together to send spouses and children of fallen service members to Disney World.

Police Searching For Man Wanted For Murder In Chester County

Investigators in Chester County are searching for a man they believe committed a murder.

One Dead, One Injured In Car Crash Near Seneca

A car crash in Oconee County near Seneca killed one and sent another to the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.