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Deputies: China Grove Man Plotted To Kill Woman "For The Thrill"

A man has been arrested after deputies say he plotted to kill a woman "for the thrill." They say he also expressed interest in cannibalism.

Friday Night Earthquake Shakes Parts Of The Carolinas

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred in Chesterfield county at 7:42 PM Friday

Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving' To Fix Unsafe Actions

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it can misbehave around intersections and doesn't always follow speed limits.

Power Outage Cancels, Diverts Flights at Kennedy Airport

A power outage at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport stretched into a second day Friday, stranding passengers and forcing flights to be canceled or diverted to other airports.

Memphis Officers To Appear In Court In Death Of Tyre Nichols

Five former Memphis police officers are making their first court appearance Friday on murder and other charges in the violent arrest and death of Tyre Nichols.

Getting Ready For The LSU Alumni Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook Off

We're bringing the Big Easy to South End! WCCB Charlotte's Emma Mondo heads out to Hi-Wire Brewing to hang out with the LSU Alumni Association as they prepare for their Mardi Gras gumbo cook off!

Jeff Taylor Live at Daytona International Speedway

The Great American Race is almost here! Bahakel Sports Director Jeff Taylor has been at Daytona International Speedway all week, talking with drivers, team owners and even hopping behind the wheel himself.

$22 Million Investment From Truist Foundation To Support Minority Owned Businesses

$22 Million Investment From Truist Foundation Aims To Support Minority Owned Businesses

Lynette Bell, president of the Truist Foundation said a $22 million dollar multi year program will help strengthen small minority owned or BIPOC small businesses by providing access to funding.

What The Tech: Holograms

We all remember the scene in Star Wars "A New Hope" when Princess Leia appeared in a hologram asking Obi-Wan Kenobi for help because he was their only hope. How cool would that be for people like us to use holograms in real life?

WCCB Rising's Rachael Maurer Learns Hands-Only CPR

Rachael Maurer teams up with the American Heart Association to learn hands-only CPR.

Don't Waste Your Money: The Old Appliance Dilemma

A couple with a failing dishwasher, and expensive repair bill, wonder if it would have been better just buying a new one. John Matarese speaks with a repair expert about when it is time to toss it so you don't waste your money.

Wet Friday Morning, Chilly Start to Weekend

Temperatures will fall 30° across the board from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning.

Gun Bills Making Their Way Through Nc Legislature

NC Lawmakers Pass Several Gun Bills, One Involves Concealed Handguns At Churches

House Bill 49 would affect places of worship that also serve schools.

Residents Worried About Future Of Historical Neighborhood After Mayor Demos Home

Broken brick and busted boards are all that remains at a home on Madison Ave in the McCrorey Heights neighborhood.

Charlotte Conservatory Returns To Booth Playhouse With The Smash Broadway Hit POTUS

The Queen City's newest professional performing arts company announces its second production; POTUS. The broadway smash hits the Booth Playhouse on March 16th.

Charlotte Knights Announce Return Of Collegiate Baseball Series

Make sure you have your calendars marked as collegiate baseball returns to Uptown Charlotte in March.

At 103, Sister Jean Publishes Memoir Of Faith And Basketball

At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again — "I’ve got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for the day ahead, she reads the Gospel on her tablet.

Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes in Alabama, Killing 2 Crew

A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard crashed Wednesday in Alabama, killing two crew members, the Tennessee National Guard said.

Big South Interview With Gardner Webb Women's Head Coach

Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball Coach Talks Big Win over Winthrop and Excitement Ahead of Big South Championships

Gardner-Webb Women's Basketball head coach, Alex Simmons and her team are feeling confident heading into the Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championships. The Runnin’ Bulldogs clinched the outright regular-season title Wednesday night after a 68-56 win over Winthrop.