School Closings And Remote Learning Days For January 7th
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed or going fully remote on Friday, January 7th due to the possibility of inclement weather.
Dangerously Cold Temperatures Spilling Into The Carolinas
Frigid air is spilling into the Carolinas. Bundle up, stay warm and do not forget your 5 Ps of winter preparedness!
Asheville Jury Finds North Carolina Man Guilty Of Starting Fire That Burned 70+ Acres Of Federal Land
A federal jury in Asheville has found Casey Evans, 42, guilty of starting a fire that burned more than 70 acres of federal land.
Charlotte Water To Host Career Fair On January 11th
Anyone interested in securing a job with Charlotte Water is invited to attend their career fair at Goodwill Campus on January 11th.
Detectives Ask For Public's Help Locating A Missing 22-Year-Old Charlotte Man
Detectives are asking for the public's help locating 22-year-old Devin Backstrom after he was last seen leaving his caregiver's home in Charlotte on January 1st.
Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Robbing A Walmart In Albemarle At Gunpoint
Police arrested a Salisbury man on Thursday in connection to an armed robbery at a Walmart in Albemarle just two days prior.
Police: Missing 14-Year-Old Charlotte Girl Found Safe
Detectives say missing Takayla Stout, 14, has been found safe and will be reunited with family soon.
N.C. & S.C. Health Officials Support CDC Recommendation Of Pfizer Booster Shots For Children 12 to 15
Both North and South Carolina health officials have come out in support of the CDC's recommendation to have children 12 to 15-years-old receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster at least five months after they finish their primary vaccine series.
North Carolina Residents Encouraged To Apply For Energy Bill Assistance Online
NCDHHS officials encourage eligible North Carolinians to apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program or the Crisis Intervention ProgramΒ if they need assistance with heating bills.
Oubre, Hornets Set Franchise Record For 3s, Rout Pistons
Kelly Oubre Jr. hit a career-high nine of Charlotteβs franchise-record 24 3-pointers and the Hornets routed the Pistons 140-111 on Wednesday night.
Huntersville Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Embezzling Thousands Of Dollars From His Employer
A 56-year-old Huntersville man pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud and embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following the company ownerβs death, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Cleveland County Man Almost Threw Away A Ticket Worth $277,086
John Cornwell of Waco almost made a huge mistake when he nearly threw away a $1 Cash 5 ticket that turned into a $277,086 jackpot.
Man Arrested, Charged For Breaking Into Vehicle Outside Matthews Business
Police have arrested a Charlotte man accused of breaking into a vehicle outside of a Matthews business Wednesday afternoon.
South Charlotte StarMed Location Closed After Man Allegedly Threatens Staff With A Gun
Emotions running high as neighbors in the Starmount neighborhood confront people waiting in line and WCCB was told one man even threatened staff with a shotgun.
Police: Missing Toddler Abducted In N.C. Found Safe In Tennessee, Dad Charged With Mom's MurderΒ
Police say missing 3-year-old Riley Bockes was found safe in Tennessee late Wednesday night after being abducted from her N.C. home. Her dad has been charged with 1st degree murder in the death of her mom.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Logging Truck In Albemarle, Investigation Underway
Authorities are investigating after a multi-vehicle crash involving a logging truck Thursday morning.
Deputies: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested For Larceny Of Catalytic Converters Near Mooresville
A 34-year-old Statesville man has been arrested for the December larceny of motor vehicle parts from a business, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
One Year Later: President Biden Decries 'Big Lie' And Blames Donald Trump For Insurrection
President Joe Biden has marked the anniversary of the violent Capitol insurrection by forcefully condemning Donald Trumpβs election βbig lieβ that sparked the deadly breaching of the building and continues to motivate deep national division.
Biden Marks Year Since Attack: 'I Will Stand In This Breach'
President Joe Biden and members of Congress are solemnly marking the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Do My Job: Winterizing Your Car with Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet
In this week's Do My Job, Lauren McDonald heads out to Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet in east Charlotte to learn how to get her car, and yours, ready for the cold winter months.
Fire Marshal: Outdoor Christmas Lights Cause Fire That Destroyed Home In Huntersville
Fire officials have confirmed the fire that tore through a home in Huntersville early Wednesday morning was caused by outdoor Christmas lights.
Kid-Friendly King Cakes for Epiphany
Why spend four hours making a cake when you can make one in 30 minutes?
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