BOSTON (AP) — An American Airlines flight attendant was indicted Thursday after authorities said he tried to secretly record video of a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom last September. Police have also alleged that Estes Carter Thompson III, 36, of Charlotte, North Carolina, had recordings of four other girls using lavatories on an aircraft where he worked. Thompson was indicted on one count of attempted sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of images of child sexual abuse depicting a prepubescent minor. Thompson was charged and arrested in January 2024 i ..read more

MINT HILL, N.C. – A Charlotte-Mecklenburg School bus was involved in a vehicle crash on Friday afternoon. It happened just before 3 p.m. at the intersection of Blair Road and Albemarle Road in Mint Hill. This is near Rocky River High School, but officials have not confirmed what school the bus was servicing or if any students were on-board. The bus and vehicle in the accident sustained heavy front-end damage. Major traffic delays are expected in the area. Drivers should avoid the area at this time. We are waiting to hear back if anyone was injured. WCCB has a crew at the scene. Check back for ..read more

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A warning has been issued as officials investigate multiple rabies cases in our area. In Gaston County, officials there are looking into a second case after being called to a home on Carolyn Circle in Gastonia earlier this week. Investigators say a family dog attacked a raccoon that tested positive for rabies. That is the second confirmed case in the county this year. In Rowan County, the Animal Shelter says a cat there tested positive for rabies. The cat was found in Mount Ulla near Highway 801. The shelter is reminding everyone to not touch or pick up wild or spray ani ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. –  Officials investigate at least 3 rabies cases in the Gaston County. WCCB Charlotte’s Gary Brode has the story ..read more

BALTIMORE (AP) — The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore on Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago, halting most maritime traffic through the city’s port. The Balsa 94, a bulk carrier sailing under a Panama flag, passed through the new 35-foot (12-meter) channel headed for Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Two more commercial ships followed later Thursday, including a vehicle carrier headed to Panama. Their long-awaited voyages marked an important step in the ongoing cleanup and ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What seems to be an inevitable decision to get rid of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program at UNC Charlotte isn’t sitting well with students. Members of the Black Student Union protested on campus Thursday calling on the university’s Board of Trustees to keep the D.E.I. program. UNC Charlotte’s website shows four D.E.I. courses are being offered for next school year. The VP of the Black Student Union tells WCCB that D.E.I. also helped establish programs for the university and losing it would be devastating. “A lot of students who started the Safe program through UNC C ..read more

DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft gives players a chance to flaunt their style. Terrion Arnold made the most of it. The former Alabama cornerback, styled by Tom Marchitelli, stole the show on the red carpet Thursday by rocking an electric salmon silk suit with a silver bow tie. His peers certainly didn’t look shabby, either. Caleb Williams wore a Chrome Hearts navy blue suit with a vertical zipper that went from the right side of his chest down to his waist with a black crew shirt and black boots. “They worked pretty hard on this. I just came up with the idea,” Williams said ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The clock is ticking to find the ideal gift for Mother’s Day and the best gift of all is, quite frankly, the gift of relaxation. Being a mom is no easy feat. The juggling act of parenting, work, and life can leave anyone yearning for a moment of relaxation. So, let’s pamper the moms out there with some tech gadgets designed to help them unwind. Whether it’s a warm towel, a perfect cup of coffee, or a good book, these gadgets have got Mom covered. 1. Keenray Towel Warmer: Spa Vibes at Home Imagine stepping out of the shower into the warm embrace of a cozy towel. The Keenray T ..read more

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CHARLOTTE, N.C.– Grocery bill still going up? Almost all of us are complaining about our grocery bills these days, and are looking for every way to lower them. But a new report says some things you buy are a waste of money. It’s tough to decide how many vegetables to buy…. and putting together kids lunches can be a lot of work. But a report in Readers Digest says by avoiding some pre packaged items, you can easily reduce your bill. They include pre cut foods, which can cost three times the price. For instance, a 3 pound bag of apples costs around $5. But it says the same amount of pre-cut app ..read more