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Matthews PD: Missing 16-Year-Old's Body Found

Matthews Police say a missing 16-year-old has died. No foul play is suspected.

Study: Cancer-Causing Gas Leaking from CA Stoves, Pipes

Gas stoves in California homes are leaking cancer-causing benzene, researchers found in a new study published on Thursday, though they say more research is needed to understand how many homes have leaks.

Cardi B Battles with Lawyer in Racy Mixtape Artwork Case

A heated exchange between rapper Cardi B and the lawyer for a man suing her for copyright infringement got so intense Wednesday that the judge briefly stopped the trial.

US Heating Worries Mount Amid Growing Costs, Uncertainty

Across the U.S., families are looking to the winter with dread as energy costs soar and fuel supplies tighten.

Indonesia Says Contaminated Medicines Linked to 99 Deaths

Indonesia has found contaminated medicines that are suspected of being linked to the deaths of 99 children this year due to acute kidney injury, officials said Thursday.

Woman Charged with Sending Bee Swarm on Deputies at Eviction

A Massachusetts woman who released a swarm of bees on sheriff's deputies as they tried to serve an eviction notice is facing multiple assault and battery charges, authorities said.

Do My Job: Blacksmith at Carolina Renaissance Festival

WCCB Charlotte's Lauren McDonald heads to the Carolina Renaissance Festival to learn how to be a Blacksmith in this week's Do My Job.

UK’s Truss Quits After Turmoil Obliterated her Authority

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.

What The Tech: Siri Answers the Phone

Siri can do more than play music and tell you the weather forecast. it can also act as a receptionist. Our consumer tech reporter Jamey Tucker shows us how Apple's Smart Assistant can help you do a simple task, hands-free.

Hornets Fans React To Bouknight Dwi While Hornets Kickoff The Season

Fans Disappointed After Bouknight Plays In Hornets Season Opening Win

Hornets Guard James Bouknight Plays In Season Opener Less Than One Week After Arrest

Temps in Recovery Mode

Wednesday morning was our coldest in 205 days. Near-average highs return by the weekend.

Charlotte Family Pushes For Justice Following Murder Of Teen

The family of Kashawn Johnson wants the district attorney to charge the 15-year-old suspect in this case as an adult.

Chester County Man Arrested for Selling Drugs and "Glock Switches"

Device is used to turn Glock firearms into "machine guns," deputies say

A Cross Country Meet To Honor A Former Coach

A cross country meet was held at McAlpine Creek Park to honor a former coach at Providence Day and help those in need.

CMS Transportation Not Commenting On Bus Driver Assaulted With Bleach

This week, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is talking about bus safety, but they're not talking about a recent incident on a school bus where a driver had bleach thrown in her face.

Campaign 2022: In-Person Early Voting Begins Thursday in Mecklenburg County

In-person early voting begins Thursday in Mecklenburg County. You can cast your ballot at one of the 24 early voting sites.

Mooresville Fire Captain Passes Away

Mooresville Fire and Rescue confirms Captain Brian Yon passed away Wednesday from an illness.

SC Attorney General Files Response To Alex Murdaugh Attorney Motions

Murdaugh is accused in the murders of his wife and son at the family’s hunting property in June of ’21.

Search for Missing Statesville Woman Has Tragic End

74-year-old Barbara Bellamy was found deceased after her car crashed in Wilkes County

Brittanee Drexel's Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison

Raymond Moody pleaded guilty to kidnapping, raping and strangling Brittanee Drexel at a campsite in Georgetown County.

Lithium Battery Company To Create 200 Full Time Jobs In Kings Mountain

Two battery component processing and manufacturing facilities are coming to North Carolina thanks to funds provided by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.