North Carolina News

Carowinds Closes New Coaster After Injury

An amusement park located in both North and South Carolina has closed its newest roller coaster after someone suffered a thumb injury.

Man Charged With Kidnapping, Assaulting Woman In Burke County

A man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and assaulting a woman in Burke County.

Rejuvenated Brown Savors Return To Coaching With Tar Heels

Mack Brown has accomplished nearly everything a college coach could want, from winning a national championship to being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Cornelius Advisory Board Hears Feedback on Possible Town-Run Charter Schools

Debate is heating up again over possible town-run charter schools in suburban Mecklenburg County towns. An advisory board in Cornelius heard from parents and teachers.

Phiedel Tukes Arrested By CMPD

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old suspect wanted on multiple charges.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Still Plans To Race Despite Injuries From Tennessee Plane Crash

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. says his lower back is still "bruised up real bad," but he plans on competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darling Raceway this Labor Day Weekend.

Storms Bring Down Trees And Power Lines Throughout Iredell And Catawba County

Thousands of people are without power after strong storms moved across the Iredell and Catawba County regions Wednesday evening.

NCDOT To Receive $76 Million In Federal Grants For Railroad Improvements

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $272 million in grant funding to 10 rail projects in 10 states.

Suspects Wanted After Armed Robbery Outside Matthews Area Salvation Army

Police are trying to find two suspects they say robbed a person at knife point while he was dropping off donations at the Salvation Army.

Governor Cooper Vetoes ICE Detainer Bill, HB 370

House Bill 370 would have required sheriffs in North Carolina to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers for illegal immigrants charged with crimes. The bill was approved by the House on Tuesday.

DA's Report Gives Detail About Events Prior To Burger King Shooting; Family Responds

The family of Danquirs Franklin has released a statement following the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's decision not to file charges against the officer who shot and killed him on March 25th, 2019.

Local Teachers Push for More Power to Discipline Students

Members of the local Classroom Teachers Association say more authority is needed to hold students accountable. They argue discipline is needed in the classroom the help reduce school violence.

Hornets Unveil New Purple Classic Uniform For 2019-20 Season

The Charlotte Hornets unveiled a new purple Classic Edition uniform on Tuesday that will be worn during the 2019-20 season, in association with Official Jersey Patch Partner LendingTree.

The Carolina Renaissance Festival Is Now Hiring!

Autumn is around the corner and with it comes the Carolina Renaissance Festival. Pirates, Nobles, Mermaids, and Knights - it takes a village of people to organize the region’s largest costume party!

Girl Power Knight @ The Charlotte Knights Game

Put me in coach! WCCB News Rising's Nicole Madden and WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty got to throw out the first pitches at Sunday's Charlotte Knight's game in Uptown.

Early Voting For 3rd And 9th Congressional District Elections Starts Wednesday

One-Stop, in-person early voting for the general elections in North Carolina’s 3rd and 9th congressional districts begins Wednesday, August 21, and ends Friday, September 6.

Third Suspect Charged In January Murder Of Charlotte Grandmother

CMPD says a third suspect has been charged in connection to a double shooting that left one woman dead and another injured in north Charlotte on January 25th.

Are You Willing to Pay for a Faster Ride on I-485?

Will you pay for a faster commute on I-485 in South Charlotte? NCDOT sure hopes so. Construction is underway on new toll lanes from Pineville to Matthews.