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Hickory High Adds Metal Detectors To Stadium Entrance Ahead Of Homecoming Game

New security measures in place at the Hickory High School homecoming football game. Parents and students walked through metal detectors to get inside the stadium.

CMPD: 18-Year-Old Arrested For Killing Man In Northeast Charlotte

Police say they arrested an 18-year-old for shooting and killing a 20-year-old man in northeast Charlotte on October 10th. The shooting happened shortly before 10:30pm on Flat River Drive, according to a news release.

Mecklenburg County Government Employees At 84% Vaccination Rate

As of Oct. 11, 2021, 84% of Mecklenburg County employees are fully vaccinated. The latest data reflects a 10.2 percentage point increase in the overall vaccination rate, which was 73.8% on Sept.16, 2021.

Larson Wins Charlotte As Elliott And Harvick Continue Feud

Rick Hendrick first began to worry when Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman had electrical issues at nearly same time.

Deputies: Human Remains Found In Wooded Area In Burke County

The Burke County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area Saturday afternoon.

4 People Killed, Including a Child, In Interstate 77 Crash In York County; Victims Identified

Four people have been killed, including a 5-year-old child, in a crash in York County early Sunday morning. It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Interstate 77.

AAA: Spike In Crude Oil Price Sends Pump Prices To New 2021 Highs

Motorists in the Carolinas are feeling the pressure at the pump this week as the ongoing effects from the pandemic continue to influence the crude oil market. Crude oil prices surged 5% last week with concerns that an already tight global fuel market could get even tighter this winter – and gas prices are being taken along for the ride.

Police Looking For Suspects After Rock Hill Jewelry Store Robbed

Officers are investigating after a jewelry store at a Rock Hill mall was robbed Friday evening.

Grand Opening For Crab Du Jour Whitehall Location

Crab Du Jour Holds Grand Reopening for Whitehall Location

Check out Crab Du Jour at its Whitehall location on South Tryon Street. It's not just delicious seafood, it's a fun dining experience for the whole family!

Wilson's World With The American Red Cross

Wilson started the week off with The Red Cross, learning more about the extreme need for blood donations and efforts to engage the Hispanic Community.

Carolina Renaissance Festival Dedicates A Day To Deaf Awareness

Fluent Language Solutions and Central Piedmont Community College are partnering with the Carolina Renaissance Festival to provide a renaissance experience for the deaf and hard of hearing on Saturday, October 30.

Strides For Shelter 5K Run/Walk To Take Place Sunday, October 24th

The Strides For Shelter 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by the Canopy Housing Foundation, will take place Sunday, October 24th at McAlpine Creek Park. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hope House Foundation of Huntersville.

Hurts Runs For 2 TDs, Eagles Come Back To Top Panthers 21-18

Jalen Hurts was quiet in the run game for the better part of three quarters, often handing off on zone-read options instead of keeping the ball.

Olympic Students Wanting More From CMS A Week After Protest

Olympic high school’s football team back on the field Friday night. It’s been a week since students protested outside of the school.

Merck Asks US FDA To Authorize Promising Anti-COVID Pill

Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill against COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world’s arsenal against the pandemic.

CMPD: Man Shot, Killed In Northeast Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found fatally shot in northeast Charlotte Sunday night.

Photo of Ofc. Julio Herrera Courtesy Of CMPD Chief Jennings

CMPD, Community Members Mourn Loss Of 28-Year Veteran Police Officer

WCCB sources have confirmed that Officer Herrera died due to COVID-19 complications. The funeral service for Officer Herrera will be held on Monday, October 11th at First Baptist Church.

Heating Up This Week

Heating up this week - well above normal temps through the weekend.

Rowan County Sheriff's Deputy Dies Following Battle With Covid-19

Master Deputy William (Billy) Marsh was sworn-in with the office in 2012.

Craig's Final Bond Takes $56 Million At Domestic Box Office

After over 18 months of pandemic delays, “No Time to Die” opened on target. The final James Bond film of the Daniel Craig era grossed $56 million from 4,407 North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday, to easily take the first-place spot.