Bradford Pear: Beautiful, Smelly, Dangerous?
North and South Carolina have partnered with local agencies to create a Bradford pear bounty in order to cull the invasive species population.
Search For Madalina Continues 100 Days After Missing Girl Last Seen
It's now been 100 days since 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari was last seen getting off her school bus in Cornelius. Her mother and stepfather remain in jail, charged with failing to report her missing.
Tesla Says It Will Cut Costs Of Next Generation Cars In Half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
SC House OKs New Penalties For Convictions On Bond
The South Carolina House has approved additional sentencing for people charged with a violent crime and then convicted of a second violent offense while released on bond.
Hunter Who Killed Pet Dogs Says He Thought They Were Coyotes
A hunter who told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a family’s pet German shepherds, has been criminally charged.
Panthers Weighing Options As Quarterback Hunt Continues
The Carolina Panthers plan to address their unstable quarterback situation again this offseason. Team officials have already met with the top three quarterbacks in this year's draft.
Hornets: LaMelo Ball Out For Season After Ankle Surgery
Third-year point guard LaMelo Ball underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a fracture in his right ankle and will miss the remainder of the season.
Alex Murdaugh Killed Wife & Son To Buy Time, Prosecutor Says
A prosecutor says Alex Murdaugh’s theft of millions of dollars was about to be revealed so he killed his wife and son to buy time to figure a way out.
13-Year-Old Killed In I-485 Crash
A 13-year-old girl was killed in a crash Tuesday evening on I-485.
Woman Succumbs To Injuries After House Fire in Lincolnton
Investigators are working to find out what caused a deadly house fire in Lincoln County.
North Wilkesboro Speedway Ready For Revival
The historic North Wilkesboro Speedway is ready for a revival, just in time for the 2023 NASCAR All-Star race.
Duke Energy Carolinas Seeks Big Rate Increases For Gas Costs
A Duke Energy Corp. subsidiary for North Carolina electric customers has asked state regulators to let them raise residential rates by 16.6% in the coming months largely to recover their fuel cost, particularly natural gas.
Black Wednesday Launches She's Giving Campaign During Women's History Month
Local Marketing and PR agency Black Wednesday launches the “She’s Giving” campaign with the hopes of inspiring Charlotteans to activate in support of women for women’s history month.
Hercules Tires Big South Tournament Tips Off Today
Tickets for the 2023 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships are on sale now.
CMPD, FBI working together to recruit more women into law enforcement
A recruitment event Saturday will give women a chance to talk to a panel of women from different backgrounds in law enforcement about the opportunities available.
Proposals Underway To Improve I-77 Rock Hill Interchange At Cherry & Celanese Roads
SCDOT is hoping to improve traffic flow at a busy interchange in Rock Hill. Traffic often backs up for drivers going to and from I-77 during rush hour.
1 Killed In 3 Vehicle Crash On I-77
A Stanley man died after troopers say he crashed into a tractor-trailer in Iredell County.
BREAKING: Shots Fired Outside Macy's At Northlake Mall
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is reporting a fight broke out that escalated to gunfire at Northlake Mall Tuesday evening.
CFD: "Discarded Smoking Materials" The Cause Of Apartment Fire That Displaces 40 People
All occupants had safely evacuated before crews arrived. At least 8 apartment units were affected.
North Carolina Senate Backs Legalizing Pot For Medical Use
The North Carolina Senate has again voted to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes. Supporters say the legislation would offer relief to those with debilitating or life-ending illnesses.
NAACP Demands CMS Do More To Protect Students After 5-Year-Old Alleges Sex Assault On Bus
A CMS spokesperson provided WCCB with a statement that reads, in part, "We are aware of the recent report."
Supreme Court Seems Ready To Reject Student Loan Forgiveness
Conservative justices in the Supreme Court’s majority seem likely to sink President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans.
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