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Nonprofit vocational trade center gives students a second chance and career

NCIA’s VTC offers an option for students who were previously incarcerated or economically disadvantaged to continue their education with an alternative to college.

Adorable Little Boy In Winter Clothes With Protections Skating On Ice Rink

The Bowl at Ballantyne announces “Ice Skating at The Bowl"

The Bowl at Ballantyne has announce an all-ages pop-up ice skating experience, “Ice Skating at The Bowl,” will be coming to The Amp Ballantyne

Video of masked men walking near Uptown draws attention

The men are all wearing matching white masks. Charlotte resident Matt Campbell took the video. He tells WCCB he saw the group on Saturday morning around eight AM.

New CMS police chief sits down with WCCB Charlotte after being sworn in

Transparency and improved communication, that's what the CMS police chief plans to bring to his new department.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | September 20th and September 21st

Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

Houston, Tx, Usa Apr 9, 2025: Low Angle View Of The Whataburger Sign In Front Of A Whataburger Restaurant In Houston, Texas. Whataburger Is An American Fast Food Restaurant Chain Based In Texas.

Charlotte gets its first Whataburger on Thursday

Whataburger will open its first Charlotte location on Thursday, September 17th.

BofA raises U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, increasing starting salary to more than $50K

Bank of America announces it has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour.

Charlotte Center City Partners talks upcoming weekend events

Brianna Bowers with Charlotte Center City Partners gives us a look at this weekend's upcoming events.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is Back

The Carolina Renaissance Festival is back for a 32nd season of medieval marvels spanning eight festive weekends, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th through November 23rd.

Elon University And Queens University Merger

Queens University, Elon University announce merger aimed at Charlotte growth

Queens University and Elon University announce merger plans to "expand access, opportunity and educational impact in Charlotte."

Homicide investigation underway in Charlotte

Charlotte Police are conducting a homicide investigation after an early morning shooting that left a man dead and a woman seriously injured

Family Suing Over Man's Death At Transit Center

New Lawsuit accuses City of Charlotte of negligence in fatal transit center shooting

The family of a man shot and killed at Charlotte's Transit Center says more should have been done to keep the area safe. A new lawsuit accuses the City of Charlotte and Professional Police [Security] Services of negligence leading to death.

Water main break highlights list of flooding concerns for NW Charlotte home

A nightmare for any homeowner. Looking out to see water spewing from your front yard. Unfortunately, for Joey Starnes and her family, it's the latest of a long list of water problems jeopardizing their home.

Appeals court rules felony offenders can't be prosecuted for voting unlawfully by mistake

A federal appeals court has ruled that a North Carolina law making it a crime for felony offenders to vote before completing their punishments without knowing they were breaking the law is unconstitutional.

Morganton man charged in double homicide house fire

An arrest has been made in a double homicide house fire in Burke County.

The Bojangles Foundation fuels back-to-school season with large book donations and celebrates 2025 teachers of the year

As students sharpen pencils and step back into classrooms this fall, the Bojangles Foundation is wrapping up a milestone year of honoring exceptional educators across the Southeast through its 2025 Teacher of the Year program.