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Lighting Strike Suspected Cause Of Ballantyne House Fire

Lightning Strike is Suspected Cause of Ballantyne House Fire

A lightning strike is the suspected cause of a three-alarm house fire in South Charlotte. It happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballantyne area.

Rainy Relief from Heat Arriving

Saturday was one of the hottest days we've seen all year, but a much-needed wet cooldown is on the way.

Why The Anthony Bourdain Voice Cloning Creeps People Out

The revelation that a documentary filmmaker used voice-cloning software to make the late chef Anthony Bourdain say words he never spoke has drawn criticism amid ethical concerns about use of the powerful technology.

Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow On Old Dowd Road

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow just outside Paw Creek Lift Station at Old Dowd Road, after a pipe alignment issue occurred during a construction project.

15 Amazing Charlotte Tattoo Artists You Should Be Following On Social Media

So you've been thinking of getting a tattoo. Luckily for you, WCCB has compiled a list of 15 amazing artists in the Charlotte area.

President Biden Pledges Appeal Of 'Deeply Disappointing' DACA Ruling

President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Justice Department intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling deeming illegal an Obama-era program that has protected hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation and he renewed his calls for Congress to create a permanent solution.

Covid-19 Cases Increase Again In Mecklenburg County, Delta Variant Discovered In 5 Cases

Mecklenburg County Health leaders say Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise, most sick people haven't been vaccinated.

Biz Markie, Known For Classic Rap Song 'Just A Friend,' Dies

Biz Markie, a hip-hop staple known for his beatboxing prowess, turntable mastery and the 1989 classic “Just a Friend,” has died. He was 57.

Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Huntersville, N.C.

A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville at 7 p.m. Thursday night, after a fox tested positive for rabies in the area, according to the Huntersville Police Department's Animal Care and Control.

Hornets Backback For Hunger Food Lion Second Harvest Food Bank 4 28 2021 By Jon Strayhorn

Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service

The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.

Trump Showerhead Rule On More Water Flow Goes Down The Drain

So much for Donald Trump’s quest for “perfect” hair. The Biden administration is reversing a Trump-era rule approved after the former president complained he wasn’t getting wet enough because of limits on water flow from showerheads.

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Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library

The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.

Charlotte's BackStage Lounge To Host 3-Day Elton John Inspired Art Show By Bernie Taupin

BackStage Lounge in Charlotte is excited to announce they will be hosting a rare exhibition of artwork by Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter, from Thursday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 24th.

Carolina Soul Band To Perform In Downtown York Summer Concert Series July 22nd

It's time to make your soul happy! The Carolina Soul Band is coming to York, S.C. for its next free summer concert on July 22nd.

CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.

37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In Lincolnton, Homicide Investigation Underway

The suspicious death case of a man who was found in a wooded area in Lincolnton Tuesday evening is now being investigated as a homicide, according to deputies.

Surgeon General Urges US Fight Against COVID Misinformation

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care workers, journalists and everyday Americans to do more to address an “urgent threat” to public health.