Local artist presents 80-foot mural at Rosa Parks Community Transit Center June 20th
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is hosting a drop-in style event to showcase the cityβs first stormwater education sidewalk mural.
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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | June 21st and June 22th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like a meal with strangers, the Charlotte Checkers' Calder Cup Final Game 6, and the Queen Charlotte Fair.
Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but sees two cuts this year
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee two interest rate cuts by the end of this year, the same as they projected in March.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to chicken alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart and Kroger
A listeria food poisoning outbreak that has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss is linked to newly recalled heat-and-eat chicken fettucine alfredo products sold atΒ Kroger and Walmart stores, federal health officials said.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Tiny Biscuit
Tiny Biscuit took their food truck to the WCCB studios so the Rising team could try some of their signature items.
CMPD breaks ground on "police station of the future"
On Tuesday, the department broke ground on the city's first net-zero carbon police station. The funding for the building was included in the 2019 and 2024 budgets, totaling about $20 million.
Man sentenced to life in prison after 2019 murder of local cell phone shop owner
Elchin Khalilov was 29-years-old when he was killed. Tyrone Miller was found guilty of first degree murder and several other charges.
Six now charged in "especially violent" assault and kidnapping in Union Co.
In late February, Union County Sheriffβs deputies found a man severely beaten on Hayes Road. He was naked in 20 degree weather, and had his hands tied behind his back.
NAACP won't invite President Trump to National Convention in Charlotte
The NAACP will bring its national convention to Charlotte in July. The eight day event is expected to bring thousands of people to the Queen City, but one notable guest will be missing. President Donald Trump isn't invited to the convention.
Purdue Pharma, Sackler family agree to $7.4 billion settlement for opioid crisis role
Purdue Pharma and the family who previously owned the company will have to pay more than $7 billion for it's role in the opioid epidemic. It's the largest settlement in American history.
Park and Recreation offers free box fans to seniors this summer
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
Shooting threat leads to lockdown of Lincolnton businesses and city offices
Some downtown buildings and city offices in Lincolnton were on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday afternoon, according to a city official.
Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
President Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTokβs Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.
UPDATE: Former Charlotte hotel where woman and baby were found dead is closing
A former Charlotte hotel that had been used as a drug recovery center is closing following the deaths of a woman and a baby.
Driver charged with DUI after crash that killed woman in Gastonia
A 21-year-old driver is charged with Felony Death by Mother Vehicle, DUI, Failing to Stop at a Steady Red Signal, and Reckless Driving after a crash that killed a woman in Gastonia Monday night.
Donald Trump is the first president in 116 years to not be invited to the NAACP convention
The NAACP says it will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte.
US retail sales fall with Americans growing cautious after a spring splurge to beat tariffs
Retail sales fell sharply in May as consumers pulled back from a spending surge early this year to get ahead of President Donald Trumpβs sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports.
Albemarle City Council appoints Darren Rhodes as City Manager
Albemarle City Council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren Rhodes as the next City Manager.
