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Mecklenburg County Health Officials To Distribute Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits January 8th

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits will be made available to Mecklenburg County residents at two different sites in the county on Saturday.

Arbery Killers Get Life In Prison; No Parole For Father, Son

Three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery have been sentenced to life in prison, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.

Greater Charlotte Home & Landscape Show Returns in January

The 17th annual Greater Charlotte Home and Landscape Show will return to the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center in Concord from Friday, Jan. 28, through Sunday, Jan. 30, to provide guests with the latest trends, products, and services in home improvement, décor, entertainment systems, storage solutions, gardening, landscaping, outdoor living, pools and spas.

Buy 2 Get 2 50% For Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte's Hedwig And The Angry Inch

This month, take advantage of Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's exclusive offer for a group date night! When you buy two tickets, you qualify for TWO MORE TICKETS for the price of one.

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Lancaster Man Wins $100,000 In Second-Chance Drawing

Paul Blackburn of Lancaster, S.C., entered a second-chance drawing and won a $100,000 prize.

NC Mom Who Took Her Child Into Capitol During Riot Gets Prison

A North Carolina woman who brought her 14-year-old son into the U.S. Capitol during last year’s riot has been sentenced to three months imprisonment.

QVC Files Notice Of Nearly 2,000 Layoffs After Facility Fire

A filing with state officials says the company that runs QVC is shutting down a North Carolina distribution center heavily damaged by a fire, putting nearly 2,000 people out of work.

CMPD Requests Public's Help Identifying Two Suspects In Robbery Of 7-Eleven

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is asking for the public's help with identifying two suspects accused of robbing a 7-Eleven right outside of uptown Charlotte in December.

Oscar Winner And Groundbreaking Star Sidney Poitier Dies

Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.

Man Charged With Murder For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 19-Year-Old

A man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old found outside a north Charlotte apartment building near the UNC Charlotte campus in December.

Allstate Agency Alleged Scam: Employees Showed Up To Work But Were Never Paid

All work but no pay! These former Allstate employees say they worked for months but were never paid and now they want answers.

Coldest Temps Of The Season To Start The Weekend

Coldest Temps of the Season Starting the Weekend

Coldest temps of the season settling in. Widespread showers Sunday.

Bloop! There It Is

We're looking back at the highlights and lowlights of the week with Bloop! There It Is

Don't Waste Your Money: The Rules of Regifting

Know the rules of regifting

Hours Cut At Mecklenburg County Abc Stores

COVID-19 Labor Shortage Forces Mecklenburg County Liquor Stores To Cut Hours

Due to COVID-19 labor shortages, the Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board has announced modified retail hours.

Charlotte Mother Pleads With Judge To Deny Bond For Accused Killer

Christopher Chisholm appeared in court for a bond hearing Thursday. He's accused of the murder of Brianna Stephenson in 2020.

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.