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Person Bit By Rabid Fox In Matthews, Police Say

Police say a person was bit by a fox that tested positive for rabies in Matthews, N.C. Friday night.

Panthers' Fan Fest Returns To Bank Of America Stadium August 11th

Fans can enjoy a night of football, fireworks and fun as the Panthers' annual Fan Fest returns to uptown Charlotte on Thursday, August 11th.

US Inflation Reached A New 40-Year High In June Of 9.1 Percent

Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing costs to follow.

White House: To Help Salmon, Dams May Need To Be Removed

The Biden administration on Tuesday released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy created by the dams is possible but will cost $11 billion to $19 billion.

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Dog Treats Recalled Over Salmonella Contamination

Stormberg Foods is recalling numerous dog treats due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, the company was informed by officials in North Carolina that a sample tested positive for salmonella.

Police: Girlfriend Arrested For Stabbing Boyfriend Multiple Times During Fight At Rock Hill Hotel

A 27-year-old woman has been arrested and charged for stabbing her boyfriend multiple times during an altercation at a Rock Hill hotel early Wednesday morning, police say.

What The Tech: Amazon Prime Porch Pirates

No one looks forward to Prime Day more than crooks. In a recent survey, 64% of Americans said they'd had at least one package stolen from their doorstep in the previous 12 months. Most of the time, the packages stolen come from Amazon.

Detectives Investigate Homicide In Charlotte's University City Area

Detectives are investigating after finding a gunshot victim dead in the University City area of Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

Jan. 6 Probe: Trump Sets Rally After 'Unhinged' WH Meeting

In a heated, “unhinged” dispute, Donald Trump fought objections from his White House lawyers to a plan, eventually discarded, to seize states' voting machines and then, in a last ditch effort to salvage his presidency, summoned supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol for what turned into the deadly riot, the House Jan. 6 committee revealed Tuesday.

Storms, Heavy Rain Return Wednesday Afternoon

Storms, a few strong, return to the region today.

All Dogs Unleashed Owners Speak Out After Dog Dies In Their Care

The owners of a dog training facility are speaking with WCCB after a dog in their care died last week.

Police Investigating After Fireworks Used To Destroy Mailbox In Huntersville

Fireworks are used to blow up a woman's mailbox in Huntersville. She tells WCCB Charlotte she believes it was a targeted act.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Confirms Feline Panleukopenia Cases, Place Hold On Accepting Adult Cats

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Animal Care & Control confirms positive cases of Feline Panleukopenia and has implemented immediate protocol changes that were activated Friday, July 11 when the first cases were discovered.

Crime Stoppers: Suspect Wanted For Stealing Checks, Cashing Them In Fort Mill

Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man caught on camera stealing multiple checks from mailboxes in Fort Mill.

Wallaby Spotted In A Gaston County Neighborhood

A wallaby spotted Monday afternoon in Gastonia is being relocated after animal control discovered it was owned by a private owner, which is illegal.

Double Shooting Under Investigation In Lancaster

Lancaster Police responded to a possible double shooting early Tuesday morning.

Monkeypox Vaccines Available In Mecklenburg County Starting July 13th

Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin offering the Jynneos (monkeypox) vaccine to high risk individuals starting Wednesday.

Reba McEntire Announces Fall Arena Tour, Reba: Live In Concert Is Coming To Raleigh, NC

Reba McEntire has announced a fall arena tour REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT, set to kick off October 13 in Lafayette, LA will make a stop at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC, on November 3, 2022.

What The Tech: Smarter Cheaper TV's

Amazon Prime Days are a good time to buy electronics. Amazon has dropped the price of smart TVs to their lowest prices ever. So have other retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and B&H Photo. Have you wondered why the cost of everything else is going up but TV prices are going down?

Tasty Tuesday: Po Boys with Bayou Betty Food Truck

The summer of food trucks continues! Bayou Betty's food truck stopped by the Bojangles Terrace to show off their Shrimp Po Boy and Alligator Po Boy.

Smart Shopper: Subway Giving Away One Million Subs!

Tuesday, July 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Subway will offer up to one million FREE 6-inch Subway Series subs at participating restaurants in Charlotte.