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Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

Terry “Hulk Hogan” Bollea died on Thursday, WWE announced. He was 71 years old.

Up 'n Adam: Pampered Pets Inn

Adam Wurtzel went to Pampered Pets Inn in Mooresville to learn about their services, and how to keep pets safe during the hot weather season.

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Personal Finance Expert: Top 5 'normal' spending habits keeping you in debt

Financial expert, Fred Harrington at Vetted Prop Firms exposes five ‘socially acceptable’ spending habits that keep people in debt.

Free outdoor movie series returns to Wilmore Centennial Park in South End

South End’s free Movies in the Park series returns to Wilmore Centennial Park!

STARRY Brings Heat-Activated Relief to Charlotte for National Refreshment Day

To celebrate National Refreshment Day today (7/24), STARRY is debuting its first-ever temperature-triggered vending machines in Charlotte!

Woman Scratching Shoulder With Insect Bite Outdoors, Closeup

Charlotte ranked in 2025's 100 itchiest cities

Summer’s here, but for North Carolinians, it’s bringing more rashes than relaxation—thanks to brutal allergies and relentless outdoor pests.

"Food & Film” returns to Truist Field

The Charlotte Knights proudly present Food & Films, where three feature films will be shown at the ballpark.

Jaheem Harris is charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Hickory on July 14th.

UPDATE: Man charged after deadly shooting at Hickory apartment complex

A man is in jail without bond, charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Hickory.

Kirsten Taylor is charged with felony animal abuse, accused of abusing pets she was grooming.

Local dog groomer charged after investigators say videos show her abusing dogs

A dog groomer accused of abusing dogs at a pet grooming shop in Mooresville is now charged with four counts of felony animal cruelty.

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley plans to run for Senate in NC with Trump's backing

Michael Whatley, chairman of the national Republican Party, plans to run for an open Senate seat in North Carolina in 2026, with the blessing of President Donald Trump.

Former NC Gov. Roy Cooper expected to announce US Senate run

Sources tell us an official announcement is expected soon. It would give Democrats their top senate recruit ahead of the mid-term election next year.

Health department warns illegal food vendors can make customers sick

Health officials say grabbing a late night bite to eat could bite back because officials have noticed more complaints about food vendors operating without a permit. Officials say many of the illegal vendors post up in parking lots in South End or Uptown.

Flight attendant who police say secretly recorded girls in airplane bathroom sentenced to 18.5 years

A flight attendant accused of secretly filming young girls in airplane lavatories has been sentenced to just under 20 years in prison.

Carolina Panthers 2025 Training Camp Day 1 – PHOTOS

The Carolina Panthers hit the practice field for Day 1 of training camp. Click to see the sights from the field in this gallery.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | July 26th and July 27th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Queen City Restaurant Week, Love Island Watch party and the University City Farmers Market. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!