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Tornado Watch Issued For Areas Southeast Of Charlotte Until 8pm

A tornado watch has been issued for areas southeast of Charlotte until 8pm.

Biden Commemorates Transgender Day, Slams GOP Bills As Wrong

President Joe Biden has commemorated Transgender Day of Visibility by celebrating prominent transgender Americans.

CMPD: Fatal Shooting Of 27-Year-Old Near UNC Charlotte Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 27-year-old near UNC Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

Biden Taps Oil Reserve For 6 Months To Control Gas Prices

President Joe Biden is ordering the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months in a bid to control energy prices.

SC Senate Approves Allowing Public Money For Private Schools

The South Carolina Senate has given key approval to a bill that would allow some poorer or disabled students taxpayer money to attend a private school or a public school outside their district.

Victim Found Fatally Shot In Wrecked Vehicle, Statesville Suspect Arrested

A Statesville man has been arrested after a victim was found fatally shot in a wrecked vehicle Wednesday night, according to police.

Chris Rock Takes To Comedy Mic, Still Processing Oscars Slap

Chris Rock received several standing ovations before he told one joke at his first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him in the face onstage at the Oscars.

The Snark: Rhonj Baseball, Summer House Fight, Jim Carrey & Alec Baldwin

The Snark: RHONJ Softball, Summer House Fight, Jim Carrey & Alec Baldwin

RHONJ softball, massive Summer House fight, Jim Carrey & Alec Baldwin. It's the Snark Report with Derek James!

What The Tech: Emergency Chrome Update

An emergency update to Google's Chrome browser has been released and the company says every computer user should update the browser right away.

Bridges, Ball Help Hornets To 125-114 Win Over Knicks

Miles Bridges scored 31 points and LaMelo Ball had 20 points and 15 rebounds to help lead the Charlotte Hornets past the New York Knicks 125-114.

Anthony O'neal: What To Do If You Get Hit With A Big Tax Bill

What To Do If You Owe The IRS With Anthony O'Neal

While there is a shock of getting a smaller tax refund, owing the IRS can be terrifying. WCCB Rising's Derek talked with financial expert and host of “The Table” on YouTube Anthony O'Neal about what to do if you owe money this year.

Severe Threat Increases Thursday

Damaging wind still the main threat, but isolated tornadoes will be possible along with localized flooding.

Caught On Video: Thieves Steal Purses, Wallets From Luxury Handbag Store

CMPD says Tyrae Coleman and four other people stole the items from a store inside Concord Mills Mall.

Academy: Will Smith Refused To Leave Oscars After Rock Slap

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday’s Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused.

After Being Woken Up, Man Tries To Flee From Deputies In Burke County

A 43-year-old Lenoir man has been arrested and charged following a police chase in Burke County on Sunday.

Federal Authorities: Chesterfield County Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years For Armed Robberies

A federal jury in Charlotte has sentenced 43-year-old Christopher Michaud of Chesterfield, S.C to over 12 years in prison for robbing three local pharmacies.

The SOUL Expo To Unite & Inspire Local Wellness Community On April 30th | PHOTOS

The SOUL Expo is coming to Central Piedmont Community College Harris Conference Center on Saturday, April 30th, reuniting the wellness community after two years of COVID isolation.

Tickets For All Charlotte Hornets Home Games Go On Sale Monday, April 4th

The Charlotte Hornets announced on Wednesday that tickets for all potential home games will go on sale to the general public on Monday, April 4th at 10 a.m.

Multiple Injuries Reported After School Bus Involved In Multi-Car Wreck In Mooresville

Officials say one student out of four on Bus 358 from Mooresville Intermediate School was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for a sore neck after a wreck Wednesday afternoon.

StarMed Ensures Continuation Of COVID-19 Services To Uninsured Patients

StarMed Healthcare is working with local organizations to ensure there is no interruption of COVID-19 care for uninsured patients.

With At Least One GOP Vote, Jackson Likely To Be Confirmed

Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court.