Mecklenburg County Inmate Dies While In Custody
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the death of 71-year-old Elijah Kelly who was an inmate at the jail in Uptown Charlotte.
North Carolina Man Sentenced To 27 Years In Prison For Trafficking Methamphetamine, Illegally Possessing A Firearm
A judge sentenced a man from from Waynesville, North Carolina to 27 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Suspect Not Identified in South Charlotte Homicide Investigation
A source tells WCCB Charlotte that the deadly shooting started with two families confronting each other over the alleged sexual assault of a teen girl.
Wastewater Overflow In Davidson
An estimated 1,467 gallons reached West Branch of Rocky River Creek in the Yadkin Pee Dee Watershed.
One Dead In Single-Vehicle Car Crash In Chester County
A single-vehicle car crash on SC 223 in Chester County killed one Wednesday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Two Men Charged With Illegally Killing 3,600 Birds, Including Bald and Golden Eagles To Sell
A federal grand jury in Montana has indicted two men accused of killing about 3,600 birds, including bald eagles and golden eagles, and selling them on the black market.
Celebrating Hanukkah Amid War
WCCB'S Emma Mondo sits down with the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte to discuss celebrating Hanukkah during war time.
AP: One Child Killed And Another Injured When Christmas Tree Catches Fire In North Carolina Home
One child was killed and another was injured when a Christmas tree caught fire in a North Carolina manufactured home Tuesday evening, according to fire officials.
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Dollywood PR Director Wes Ramey about all of the offerings at the theme park's Holiday festivities, Smoky Mountain Christmas.
GoFundMe Started For Statesville Couple Awakened By House Fire
A GoFundMe has been created for Statesville couple, Allie June and Layne Reavis, after they woke up to dense smoke from a house fire.
Luke Combs Selling $20 Tumblers To Help Woman His Lawyers Sued For $250,000
Country singer Luke Combs is making amends to a disabled Florida woman who sells tumblers online after she was ordered to pay him $250,000 when she got snared in a crackdown his lawyers launched against companies that sell unauthorized merchandise with his image or name on it.
Chilly Mornings Continue, Soggy Sunday Ahead
Noticeably colder air settles back into the Carolinas to close out the workweek.
12th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Victim Services Unit will be hosting their 12th Annual Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Greater Matthews Habitat For Humanity To Repair Historical Rowland-Clay Home
Beginning next week, Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH) will begin necessary repairs and preservation of the historical Rowland-Clay house, built ca. 1929.
Mike Pence To Hold Book Signing At The Billy Graham Library December 14th
The Billy Graham Library will host Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, as he signs copies of his recently released autobiography "Go Home for Dinner."
Hunter Biden Defies A GOP Congressional Subpoena. 'He just got into more trouble' Rep. Comer Says
Hunter Biden on Wednesday defied a congressional subpoena to appear privately for a deposition before Republican investigators who have been digging into his business dealings.
New Mural Will Promote Reading In SouthEast Charlotte
As part of Read Charlotte’s efforts to spread the Read Together message far and wide, a new project is underway this week in southeast Charlotte: a mural celebrating the joy of reading.
NASCAR Hall Of Fame And Toyota Support Veterans Bridge Home On Saturday
On Saturday, Dec. 16, legendary NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch is teaming up with the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Toyota to support Charlotte-based, Veterans Bridge Home.
Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week Under Dark Skies
The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies.
Attorney General Josh Stein Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he obtained a temporary restraining order against the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s (NCAA) transfer eligibility rule.
Up 'n Adam: Hanukkah
Adam Wurtzel went to Birkdale Village in Huntersville to meet a Rabbi from a local Synagogue to talk about the meaning of the Hanukkah celebration.
Justice Department Publishes Model Legislation To Help States Reduce Gun Violence
The Justice Department published two pieces of model legislation for states to consider to help address the continuing epidemic of gun violence affecting communities across the country.
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