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Tropical Lingo

Meteorological words and their meaning can be difficult - like the word meteorological itself! Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright helps break down tropical lingo.

Catawba County Man Says $100,000 Win Is A ‘Dream Come True’

While coming home from an out-of-town trip, Timmy Childress of Sherrills Ford stopped to try his luck on a Millionaire Maker ticket and won himself a $100,000 prize.

AP Source: Duke’s Krzyzewski To Coach Last Season In 2021-22

Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.

Silver Alert Issued For 68-Year-Old Cabarrus County Man

A Silver Alert has been issued for missing, endangered 68-year-old Thomas Waller from Cabarrus County.

Caldwell County Man Charged In Catawba County For Trafficking Methamphetamine

A Caldwell County man is facing multiple drug charges after a Catawba County narcotics investigation that spanned several area hotels Friday.

Weather Tune of the Day: Here Comes the Rain Again

The Eurythmics set the tone perfectly for the return of much needed rain to the WCCB viewing area with 'Here Comes the Rain Again..'

Bill To Give NC Returning Workers Bonuses Approved By Senate

Giving bonuses to North Carolina’s unemployment benefit recipients who get a job soon would help both business struggling to fill vacancies and residents who need a nudge to return to work, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday.

2 Charged In Miami Beach Shooting, DaBaby Detained, Released

Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was detained for questioning in a shooting that wounded two people in Miami and later released, officials said Tuesday. Police said two suspects are now charged in the case.

Mecklenburg County Woman Snags $1 Million Prize

Eleni Housiadas of Charlotte decided to pick up a 50X the Cash ticket and scored a $1 million top prize.

Much Needed Rain Heading Toward the Carolinas

Rain and storms return to the forecast today. Soggy end to the week.

The Snark: Be Best, Extreme Sisters, Harry's Wand & Hurricane Uranus

Clips from "Married to Medicine" and "Extreme Sisters" plus Derek has thoughts on the Harry Potter themed store opening in New York City tomorrow, rollercoaster love, marathon shrinkage and Hurricane Uranus.

Dueling Parent Protests Before Union Co. School Board Meeting

Union County parents faced off in dueling protests before Tuesday night's school board meeting. Some say partisan politics are distracting from what should be the board's priority -- educating children.

Rallies Against Andrew Brown Jr. Killing Held In Several N.C. Cities Including Charlotte

Rallies against the deputy-involved shooting of an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City took place in various North Carolina cities including Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.

Deputies: Morganton Man Arrested For Accused Statutory Rape Of Child

A 37-year-old Morganton man was arrested and charged after an investigation into an alleged statutory rape of a child Friday, deputies said.

2021 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Pronunciation Guide

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season which means the name pronunciation guide has been released. We want to know, is your name part of this year's list?

Two Lincolnton Men Arrested, Charged For Fatal Gastonia Shooting

Two people have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Gastonia man Monday, according to police.

AAA: Carolinians See Minimal Movement At The Pump Over Holiday Weekend

The majority of Carolinians saw little-to-no changes to pump prices or a decline on the week during the holiday weekend. However, prices may not stay stagnant for long.

Higher Rates In Effect For Duke Energy Customers

Higher rates are going into effect for Duke Energy customers.

Novant Health Announces Series Of Street Festivals Across North Carolina

To mark the progress made in the fight against COVID-19, Novant Health announced it will be hosting a series of Welcome Back Fest street festivals across the communities it serves in North Carolina.

Mann Travels Announces Norwegian Cruise Line's Return to Cruising

Mann Travels is announcing the return to cruising for Norwegian Cruise Lines and others for this summer and beyond. Norwegian Cruise Lines’ first available cruises will be in Alaska, The Caribbean and Europe starting this summer.

The Snark: Mean MIL, A Bratty Boy, Canned Spinach & Florida Man

A mean mother-in-law and bratty boy behavior on "90 Day Fiance," not so great results from a couple of new surveys and another "Florida Man" story in Derek's Tuesday Snark.