Community Saving Christmas For Cherryville Family Who Lost Home In Fire Over The Weekend
A single mother and her four children lost their home over the weekend. A fire destroyed their house in Cherryville.
The Charlotte Cafè Closes Its Doors After More Than 40 Years
The Charlotte Cafè at the Arboretum Shopping Center said Thursday would be its last day open for business.
Amazon Donates Supplies And Toys To Local School
The e-commerce giant donated $15,000 worth of school supplies, books and toys to students at Paw Creek Elementary School Thursday.
Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate voted 71-to-19 late Thursday to pass a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown.Β
Sewage Spill In Lake Norman Results In Swimming Advisory
The Lincoln County Health Director issued a 'swimming advisory' for a portion of Lake Norman in Denver, NC.Β The advisory is in response to a leak of raw sewage into an unnamed cove on Lake Norman at 8287 Deep Water Lane.
Feds Order Review Of Power-grid Security After Moore County Attacks
Federal regulators on Thursday ordered a review of security standards at the nation's far-flung electricity transmission network, followingΒ shootings at two electric substations in North CarolinaΒ that damaged equipment and caused more than 45,000 customers to lose power.
Local Hospitals See Increase In Pediatric Flu Cases
Local hospitals are still seeing a high number of children infected with respiratory illnesses. But the trends are starting to shift.
Monroe, NC Business Gives Back With Bicycle Giveaway
Nothing makes a child happier on Christmas morning quite like waking up and finding a brand new bicycle under the tree. A local business is fulfilling that Christmas wish for more than 100 kids this year.
Mooresville Parents Facing Additional Charges After Infant Almost Died From Drug Overdose
In November, Casey and Ashley Jordan, were initially charged with felony child abuse.Β Additional charges were filed this week after lab results returned showing the infant had high levels of fentanyl in the blood stream.
CMPD: Two Shot at Northlake Mall, One Person in Custody
Northlake Mall will remained closed for the remainder of the day.
Harris Teeter Donates $145,451 To Local Schools Through Together In Education
Harris Teeter announced it is donating $145,451 to participating schools through its Together in Education (TIE) program. TIE, Harris Teeterβs fundraising program for schools throughout its communities, offers schools three payouts per school year.
CMS: Gun Found at West Mecklenburg High School
District officials confirm that a gun was found at West Mecklenburg High School Thursday morning.
Police Investigating After Man Found Shot Dead in Vehicle
A death investigation is underway after police responded to a crash and found a man shot in the vehicle. He died at the scene, police say.
Men and Dog Missing for 10 Days Found on Powerless Sailboat
Two men and a pet dog were rescued from a sailboat without power or fuel more than 200 miles off Delaware, 10 days after friends and relatives had last heard from them, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
Teen Unicycling From Maine to Key West
A teen from Maine is trekking down the east coast by unicycle to raise money for a good cause.
Food Rocket Delivery Service Launches in Charlotte
Fast, free delivery of 7,000 grocery items, including holiday essentials & alcohol.
Robbery at NC Toys For Tots Warehouse
Thousands of families across the state rely on Toys for Tots to help make their Christmas bright, but in Halifax county about four hours northeast of Charlotte, 2/3 of the toys donated this year have been stolen.
Holiday Travel Season Kicks Off Today
Today is the first day of the final holiday travel season of the year and there's good news for drivers.
Office of Violence Prevention Taking a Public Health Approach to Reducing Violence
The Mecklenburg County Health Department seems like an unlikely place to find a violence prevention office,Β butΒ Tracie Campell, Senior Health Manager of the Office of Violence Prevention said that's the point β they wanted their approach to be different . Their goal is to stop violence before it starts -- by reaching the people it impacts.Β
Mississippi Executes Man for Rape, Murder of Teen Girl
A man who raped and killed a 16-year-old girl in Mississippi was put to death by lethal injection on Wednesday, becoming the second inmate executed in the state in 10 years.
Do My Job: Professional Gift Wrapping with Wrapper's Delight
Gift Wrapping experts from Wrapper's Delight LLC teach WCCB's Lauren McDonald learn how to professionally wrap gifts ahead of the holidays in this edition of Do My Job.
What The Tech: Shipping Delays
Most of the time, Amazon Prime orders arrive in two days. It's why most people pay $140 a year for a membership. But during the holidays, deliveries can take longer and some packages don't arrive for 5 days or longer. So what do you do?
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