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UPDATE: Boil water notice lifted for part of Monroe

A boil water notice has been lifted for the majority of customers in the city of Monroe, after a potentially harmful bacteria was found during routine testing.

Low-cost airline adding new routes from Concord

Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

Back To School Shopping Can Bust Budgets For Families

Families struggle to pay for school supplies but there are local resources to help

We’re days away from the start of the new year for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and a lot of local parents are still scrambling to get all the back to school essentials for their kids. The cost of school supplies is up and more people are in need of help.

Viral video of blindfolded Charlotte chess players brings renewed attention to the game

A sightless Naroditsky beat his competition in a game of Bullet Chess in just 44 seconds. The video posted last month, has been viewed 5.5 million times on Instagram.

Special Olympics North Carolina takes silver medal in 3x3 Basketball Tournament

A Special Olympics North Carolina team brought home a silver medal in their division in the 2025 Special Olympics North America Unified Women’s 3x3 Basketball Tournament earlier this month.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 16th and August 17th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte Pride Festival, Charlotte All Star Comedy Jam and the Magic of Eric Eaton. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

Bo Time returns to the Big Apple

Bojangles, the Carolina-born restaurant chain has announced the signing of a 20-unit agreement that will bring the concept back to New York City.

Pat’s Place hosts 21st annual BBQ & Blue Jeans to end child abuse

Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center is grabbing their blue jeans and hosting the party of the summer at the 21st annual BBQ & Blue Jeans fundraiser.

Perishable Amazon groceries now available via same-day delivery In Charlotte

Charlotte is among the first 1,000+ cities and towns in the U.S. where Amazon is now offering this service for customers, with plans to reach over 2,300 locations by year-end.

Amazon expands perishable delivery service in Charlotte and other cities, putting pressure on traditional grocers

Amazon is rolling out a service where its Prime members in Charlotte and other cities can order blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries and other basic items.

Big Beautiful Bill Impacting College Students

'Its really hard on us': How the big beautiful bill is impacting college students

Beginning July 1, 2026, students will not be able to borrow more than $257,000 total across all federal loan programs and during all years of postsecondary education.

NC By Train ridership continues to increase

The state-supported intercity passenger rail service saw an overall increase of 4% for NC By Train for the first half of 2025 compared to ridership for the first half of 2024

Parents Voice Concerns Over Cms Policy On Ice

Parents, community members speak out about CMS ICE policy at school board meeting

In a heated CMS board meeting, some parents and community members expressed concerns over the ICE policy that allows agents in public areas with a warrant from a judge.

NE Charlotte puppy pet shop closes after 11 puppies die in two months

An investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found several violations ranging from failures to maintain vet records, to not disclosing medical conditions, and not keeping records of dead puppies.

UPDATE: Two charged in deadly north Charlotte stabbing

Two men are charged in connection to a deadly stabbing in north Charlotte.

Free pop up reverse room at Museum of Illusions August 16th and August 17th

In celebration of Charlotte Pride this weekend, Museum of Illusions Charlotte will have a special free Pop-Up Reverse Room set up outside of the Museum.