North Carolina News

MEDIC: 10 Taken To Hospital Following East Charlotte House Fire

MEDIC says 10 people were treated for non-life threatening injuries following a residential fire in east Charlotte.

Kemba Walker Prepares For Potential Free Agency With Hornets Season Over

Kemba Walker is close to embarking on unchartered territory, NBA free agency.

No Criminal Charges for Boy Accused of Threatening to Shoot Up Lincoln Co. School

The boy is also accused of threatening to rape a classmate and slash her throat. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office confirmed the decision for WCCB Thursday. Meantime, two past allegations against a deputy involved in the investigation have surfaced.

Public Will Get To See What Led Up To Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting

A judge made the decision Thursday. Community activists are anxious to see what happened when an officer shot 27-year-old Danquirs Franklin.

Panthers Coach Visits SC Capitol As Incentives Considered

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera and a few players came to the South Carolina Statehouse as lawmakers there consider tax breaks and other incentives to get the North Carolina team to move their practice fields across state lines.

Judge Rules Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting Body Cam Video To Be Released, With Conditions

A judge ruled Thursday afternoon to release the body camera video from the deadly officer-involved shooting of Donquirs Franklin but with conditions.

Apartment Rents Climbing, And Poised To Go Higher

It’s a great time to be a landlord in America, not so much if you’re a renter.

50-Year Low In Jobless Claims But Not Just From Few Layoffs

The fewest people in nearly 50 years sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign of a strong job market and an unusually low level of layoffs.

Daycare Worker Accused Of Assaulting A 22-Month-Old Child Found Not Guilty

Lori Turner, a former daycare worker accused in November of assaulting a child, has been found not guilty.

Statesville Police Trying To Identify Boost Mobile Robbery Suspect

Police are trying to identify a man they say robbed a Boost Mobile store Saturday morning.

Police Still Searching For Information 11 Years After Gastonia Woman's Disappearance

Police are still searching for clues, 11 years after 22-year-old Jamie Fraley disappeared from her Gastonia apartment.

Duke Energy To Contest N.C. Coal Ash Excavation Order

The country's largest electric company says it's challenging an order by North Carolina's environmental agency to excavate coal ash from all of its power plant sites in the state.

Bill Requires NC Ride-Sharing Drivers To Show Lighted Signs

Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing company drivers in North Carolina would have to display illuminated logo signs with their vehicles in bipartisan legislation proposed after the death of a South Carolina student last month.

CMS Superintendent Designates May 1st As Optional Teacher Workday

CMS Superintendent Clayton Wilcox says Wednesday, May 1, will be an optional teacher workday for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Walker Scores 43 In Likely Farewell As Charlotte Eliminated

Kemba Walker can become a free agent in July. He offered little insight into whether he will be back after the Hornets were eliminated from playoff contention Wednesday with a 122-114 loss to the Orlando Magic on the final night of the regular season.