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What the Tech: Who's at Risk from Scammers

Younger generations may shake their heads in disbelief that their parents and grandparents fall for a cyber scam. But maybe those younger people can learn a thing or two about cyber-crime from their elders.

Bloop! There It Is!

You can count on the WCCB Charlotte morning crew on Rising to make you laugh. Check out the bloops and blunders they made in this week’s “Bloop! There it is!”.

More Records Possible This Weekend

Cooler Friday. Dry and warmer weekend.

Charlotte Mother Speaks Out In Court To Man On Trial For Killing Her Son

Christopher Washington was shot and killed on Father's Day in 2020. Charles Smith was sentenced in court Thursday for voluntary manslaughter.

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Police Investigate Deadly Shooting At Salisbury Mexican Restaurant

Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed outside a Mexican restaurant in Salisbury Thursday night.

Prescribed Burn Planned On The Grandfather Ranger District

A prescribed burn is planned on the Grandfather Ranger District which is south of Blowing Rock.

Missing 78-Year-Old Lincoln County Man found safe

Detectives say 78-year-old Richard Abernathy of Lincoln County has been found safe 75 miles from home

Records Broken As Temperatures Soared Into The 80s

Charlotte broke two records on Thursday, but we head back to reality on Friday.

Charlotte, Nc February 17, 2022 Fahrenheit’s New Executive Chef Justin Loo 4 Of His Plates Photographed In Charlotte, Nc On February 17th 2022. Photo By Peter Taylor

Uptown Restaurant Fahrenheit Announces New Executive Chef Justin Loo

Executive Chef Justin Loo is bringing his culinary expertise to Fahrenheit in Uptown Charlotte, with new menu offerings starting Monday, March 7th.

Arts & Culture Groups In Charlotte Can Now Apply For Grants Up To $20,000

The City of Charlotte's Arts and Culture Advisory Board is now accepting applications from arts and culture nonprofits and other eligible organizations for up to $20,000 in unrestricted grant support in 2022.

Charlotte Bucket List For Spring 2022

Spring is around the corner, get a head start with exploring Charlotte by crushing a bucket list

Biden Seeks $10B For Aid To Ukraine, $22.5B For Coronavirus

The Biden administration is seeking another $10 billion to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and an additional $22.5 billion to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.

Introducing Charlotte's Innovation District: "The Pearl"

Leaders from Atrium Health and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC, announced a new Charlotte innovation district that will be the future home to Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte, and will be known as “The Pearl.”

Ex-Officer Cleared In Shooting During Breonna Taylor Raid

A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death.

N.C. 127 In Hickory Closes For Removal Of City Walk Arches

Part of N.C. 127 will close in Hickory this weekend as City Walk contractors work to remove the wooden arches debris from the Rudy Wright Bridge and Main Avenue Bridge.

Samaritan's Purse Deploys Emergency Field Hospital To Ukraine

As conflict in Ukraine escalates, Samaritan’s Purse is deploying an Emergency Field Hospital to the region to meet the critical medical needs. Disaster response specialists have been on the ground in Poland, Romania, and Moldova since last week conducting rapid needs assessments and preparing a strategic response.