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AP: South Asia's Intense Heat Wave A 'Sign Of Things To Come'

The intense heat wave sweeping through South Asia was made more likely due to climate change and is a sign of things to come.

Former NFL Player Says He Was Racially Profiled At Concord Mills

A former NFL player who now lives in Concord says he was racially profiled while walking through the parking lot of Concord Mills.

Fallen Trees, Downed Power Lines Scattered Throughout East & NE Charlotte

Neighbors are dealing with fallen trees and downed powerlines, stretching from East Charlotte into parts of Cabarrus County.

Ap Social Media To Reveal More On How Ads Target Users

AP: Facebook, Instagram To Reveal More On How Ads Target Users

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads.

Monroe Man Charged With Death By Distribution

The Union County Sheriff’s Department has charged 32-year-old Trenton Butler with death by distribution after concluding an overdose death investigation started in March 2022.

Trini Hollins 2 Counts Of Attempt First Degree Murder Robbery With Dangerous Weapon

Police: Charlotte Man Facing Charges After Shooting Two People At Gastonia Business

A 53-year-old Charlotte man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot a man and woman at a Gastonia business Sunday morning.

Charlotte Checkers Advance To Third Round Of The Calder Cup Playoffs

After earning a first-round bye and defeating Bridgeport in Round 2, the Checkers continue their championship defense against the Springfield Thunderbirds this Saturday, May 28th at 6 pm at Bojangles Coliseum. This is the Checkers’ toughest challenge yet, as the Checkers earned the regular season’s Atlantic Division title over Springfield on a tiebreaker.

Trees Down On Rocky River Road In Harrisburg Photo Credit Eric Crack

Strong Storm Causes Power Outages In East Charlotte

More than 4,000 Duke Energy customers are without power after a strong storm brought down trees and power lines in east Charlotte.

60-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Salisbury Shooting

A 60-year-old has been arrested for fatally shooting a man in Salisbury Friday evening, according to deputies.

Pfizer Says 3 COVID Shots Protect Children Under 5

Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5.

Swimmer Drowns At Popular Waterfall In North Carolina

A 53-year-old man has died after drowning at a popular waterfall in western North Carolina.

CMPD: 24-Year-Old Charged With Murder After Man Fatally Shot In Southwest Charlotte

A 24-year-old is facing a murder charge after a man was shot and killed in southwest Charlotte earlier this month, police say.

Bank Of America Raises Minimum Hourly Wage To $22

Bank of America announced Monday that it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025.

What the Tech App of the Day: Taste

How many times do you spend more time looking for something to watch on Netflix than you spend actually watching something? The problem with subscribing to a lot of streaming services, is you have to exit one to browse another.

One Dead, Two Hurt After Shooting And Car Chase In Charlotte

One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting and car chase that ended in northeast Charlotte early Monday morning.

Smart Shopper: 10% + No Registration Fee For Summer Camp At Joyful Sounds School Of Music & Arts

Joyful Sounds School of Music and Arts still has open availability! It’s perfect for those kids who love to sing, dance, and play instruments! Just mention WCCB’s Smart Shopper and get 10% off each week and for this month only, they are waiving registration fees.