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Police: Gastonia Man Charged With Murder After Passenger Dies Following Drunk Driving Crash

Police have arrested and charged a 29-year-old Gastonia man for his involvement in a fatal drunk driving collision on February 28th.

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Blumenthal To Bring New International Arts Festival To Uptown Charlotte This Fall

A new festival celebrating local and international arts is coming to the heart of Uptown Charlotte this fall. Presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts, The Charlotte International Arts Festival will be held from September 16th through October 2nd.

CMPD: Increase In Gun Seizures In 2022

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Wednesday a major increase in gun seizures compared to 2021.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tornado Safety

North and South Carolina Severe Weather Preparedness Week continues with today's topic of tornado safety. Since 1950 there has been an average of 54 tornadoes a year across the Carolinas. Within the WCCB viewing area, there are an average…

Cheers To That: Hickory Downtown Social District Will Allow Alcoholic Drinks On Sidewalks, Public Areas

The City of Hickory will be getting a little more social as citizens will soon be allowed to enjoy alcoholic drinks in its newly revitalized downtown area.

Panthers Bring Back Kicker Gonzalez On 2-Year Contract

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to a two-year contract after helping to solidify the kicking position last season.

Eighth Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns July 23

The Eighth Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held on July 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake. The Rowan Chamber is planning a larger festival and is looking to add to its array of food and arts/crafts vendors, as well as event sponsors at various levels.

Ex-North Carolina Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty To Embezzlement

A prosecutor says a former bookkeeper for a sewer district in North Carolina has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly half a million dollars over a seven-year period from the company where she worked.

Wilson's World: Pnc Pavilion Summer Events

Wilson's World: At PNC Pavilion With Great Concerts This Summer and A Job Fair This Weekend!

PNC Music Pavilion & Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre are having a job fair this Saturday! ‎They need Security, Guest Services, Box Office staff, Parking staff and more!

Smart Shopper: Save On Gas With These Tips

In wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the average for a gallon of gas nationwide is now the highest in United States history, since 2008. Customers are saying they're starting to feel the effects at the pump!

Talking With The Star Of Kung Fu Ahead Of Season 2 Premiere

Kicking into high gear! Tonight, March 9, at 9 on WCCB - Kung Fu returns for its second season and Derek's talking with the star.

BMW Recalls Vehicles For 3rd Time Due To Engine Fire Risk

BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S. — most for a third time — to fix a problem that can cause engine compartment fires.

Charlotte Events this Weekend With Adam Rhew

Adam Rhew with Charlotte Center City Partners always knows the big, fun events happening around town, and there's three happening this weekend.

Biden Signing Order On Cryptocurrency As Its Use Explodes

President Joe Biden is signing an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency.

Rain & Storms Continue, Much Colder Weekend

Soggy Wednesday. The unsettled pattern continues. Chilly weekend with Mountain snow.

City Of Rock Hill Continues To Deny Missing Panthers Funding Deadline

The City of Rock Hill continues to deny it missed a $225 Million payment toward infrastructure at the Panthers new headquarters and practice facility. Construction on the project has come to a halt, but now a county councilman is proposing a solution.