We’re already seeing long lines at Charlotte Douglas International Airport as thousands as airport officials are expecting record breaking levels of travel through the busy holiday travel season. WCCB News Rising

After spending 44 years in prison for a crime he says he did not commit, Ronnie Long will receive $25 million from the city of Concord and the state of North Carolina in a wrongful conviction settlement, his lawyers say. It is the largest such settlement in the state’s history.

#HappeningNow We’re already seeing downed trees and power lines in East Charlotte as severe weather continues across the county WCCB Charlotte

CMPD is investigating a homicide in East Charlotte on Turquoise Dr. investigators say one person was shot and died at the scene WCCB News Rising

CMPD Investigating Homicide in East Charlotte wccbcharlotte.com/2024/01/19/cmp…

Former First Black Mayor Of Charlotte Reflects On Dr. King’s Legacy And Impact On Youth wccbcharlotte.com/2024/01/19/for…

#HappeningNow Heavy police presence on the UNC Charlotte campus after a false active shooter threat. CMPD is assisting with a building evacuation. There is no evidence of an active shooter and no injuries have been reported. All students and staff are safe WCCB Charlotte

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#HappeningNow Diana Cojocari, the mother of missing girl Madalina Cojocari, was set to have a hearing today. She refused to appear in court. No action was taken today and a judge says a new date will be set for a hearing. WCCB Charlotte

We’re getting a closer look at the damage at a home on Galway Dr. where 4 law enforcement officers were killed after a standoff with a suspect yesterday WCCB Charlotte

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Thank you to President Donald J. Trump for stopping in to meet with our officers and families of fallen officers today. I have been so overwhelmed by the outpouring of support this entire week. It has been one of the toughest weeks for all of CMPD News, but to know that we have the support of our

As we gathered today, we honored the bravery and sacrifice of CMPD News Officer Joshua Eyer. He dedicated his life to serving and protecting our community and our country. I will forever be grateful to him and his family. May we never forget his courage and commitment.   Officer

The doors are now open at Bojangles Coliseum as people began to arrive for the memorial service for Deputy US Marshall Thomas Weeks Jr. who is one of four officers killed in the line of duty last Monday. WCCB News Rising WCCB News Rising

#breaking Diana Cojocari, mother of missing Cornelius teen Madalina Cojocari just entered a guilty plea for failure to report her daughter’s disappearance to law enforcement.WCCB Charlotte

#HappeningNow Diana Cojocari, mother of missing Cornelius teen Madalina Cojocari has been released from jail. She has already served the maximum amount of time possible for her charge. She could still face deportation WCCB Charlotte

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⚠️We’ve seen several people get stuck this morning attempting to drive through flooded roadways. As we continue to feel the impacts of Tropical Storm Debby avoid driving through flooded roadways and be on the look out for fallen trees and downed power lines WCCB Charlotte

#HappeningNow This is a look at some of the flooding on Riverside Dr. in Northwest Charlotte. This area and others near Mountain Island Lake are now under a mandatory evacuation order. A shelter is located at Tuckaseegee Rec Center #TropicalStormHelene WCCB Charlotte

#HappeningNow American Airlines volunteers packing hygiene kits for people impacted by Hurricane Helene WCCB Charlotte