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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.

Statewide Tornado Drill

South Carolina's tornado drill has been postponed due to potential severe weather. North Carolina's is still scheduled for Wednesday.

Two Raccoons Test Positive For Rabies In Charlotte

Residents in select locations of the city will be alerted about raccoons that tested positive for rabies.

AP Sources: Seahawks Agree To Trade Russell Wilson To Denver

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for a massive haul of draft picks and players, two people familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Millions Of People Who Are Out Of Work Are About To Lose Much Needed Money

Newspaper: SC County Court Clerk Gave Herself $30,000 Raise

The elected court clerk in Williamsburg County gave herself a $30,000 raise last year using federal money set aside to improve collecting child support.

McDonald's To Temporarily Close 850 Stores In Russia

McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country's invasion of Ukraine.

21 States Join South Carolina For The Fetal Heartbeat Act

As of March 15th, 21 states are on board with South Carolina's Fetal Heartbeat and Protection Act.

Maren Morris Bringing Headlining Tour To Charlotte In June

Grammy award-winning singer Maren Morris has announced a U.S. headlining tour, with multiple North Carolina stops including Charlotte, set to start in June 2022.

US Banning Russian Oil Imports As Biden Warns Of 'Costs'

President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.

CMPD Hosts Open House For International Women’s Day

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will be hosting a recruitment open house on International Women’s Day.

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Iredell County Woman Wins $1 Million On Scratch-Off

Kelly Wyatt of Statesville tried her luck on a $30 scratch-off and won a $1 million prize.

Smart Shopper: 1/2 Off Drinks At Brakeman's Coffee Today!

Just mention WCCB at the register and get 1/2 off all beverages; today only at the Matthews location!

Blaze Celebrates Pi Day With $3.14 Pizza Special

Blaze Pizza will be celebrating Pi Day with a $3.14 pizza special at Charlotte-area locations.

Court Rejects GOP Redistricting Plans In NC, Pennsylvania

In a victory for Democrats, the Supreme Court has turned away efforts from Republicans in North Carolina and Pennsylvania to block state court-ordered congressional districting plans.