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Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor

President Donald Trump is threatening to deploy military forces to more Democratic-led cities.

Fall weather for the first week back to school

It’s back to school for Charlotte Mecklenburg, and many other schools across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area tomorrow, and the forecast couldn't be better!

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

Blue Bell recalls ice cream over allergy risk

Blue Bell is recalling some ice cream over an allergy risk.

‘Cracker Barrel’ new logo controversy

Controversy continues after the classic Cracker Barrel restaurant logo got a refresh for the first time in decades.

'Sopranos' star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96.

CMPD takes on CFD for charity baseball game

CMPD took on the Charlotte Fire Department for a friendly game of baseball Friday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County shooting

Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.

Two arrested in Burke County homicide investigation

Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.

Fall weather rushes in for the back to school forecast

It’s back to school Monday for many across the WCCB Charlotte viewing area, and Mother Nature got the memo! Now before we get excited about the beautiful weather coming in a couple of days,…

Beaches reopen in New York and North Carolina after Hurricane Erin

New York and North Carolina have begun reopening beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin.

Early voting underway for municipal primary election

Voters in Mecklenburg County can now cast their early ballots for the primary municipal election.

Arrest made after deadly stabbing on light rail train

Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.

Rising Spotlight: NCDHHS

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHS’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move.

Police say multiple people have died in a tour bus crash in New York state

A crash Friday involving a tour bus on an interstate highway in upstate New York has left several people dead and a number injured, authorities said.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 23rd and August 24th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte vintage market, a visit to the Comedy Zone, and the 2025 Carolina Theatre summer film series. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!