North Carolina News

Police Charge Juvenile With Murder In Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Concord Woman

Concord Police have arrested and charged a juvenile with murder after the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman on Thursday.

Stand-Up For Kids Comedy Show To Benefit The Isabella Santos Foundation

Wednesday, February 16th from 7-9PM the Isabella Santos Foundation will host the fundraising event “Stand-Up for Kids” presented by Red Ventures at The Comedy Zone featuring comedian Shaun Jones.

The Winter Weather Advisory Has Been Expanded

Snow coverage will increase this evening. With snow and temperatures falling into the teens and 20s, roads will become slick.

NCDHHS Requests Federal Assistance As Hospitals Struggle With Record COVID-19 Cases

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is requesting federal assistance as the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19 is sending record numbers of people to hospitals, straining capacity in the state.

Mecklenburg Co. Shelters Expand Operations In Response To Extreme Weather

In response to a second blast of winter weather, Mecklenburg County leaders will be expanding shelter operations and capacity to support the needs of those experiencing homelessness.

Icy Weather Prompts StarMed Healthcare To Close Outdoor COVID-19 Testing Locations

StarMed Healthcare will close all but two of its outdoor testing locations on Friday due to the expected winter weather.

Fortune Cookie Numbers Win Mecklenburg County Man $4 Million

Gabriel Fierro of Cornelius took the numbers from his fortune cookie and used them in Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing, turning a $3 ticket into a $4 million prize.

Charlotte's Emergency Operations Center Fully Staffed, Ready To Go During Any Major Event

The EOC has command staff from Charlotte Fire, CMPD, Medic, City landscape, and National Weather Service during any major event.

Trash Concerns In Monroe

When Caitlin Strawn pulls out of her neighborhood onto Goldmine Road, she isn't able to admire the greenery or trees. Her eyes are drawn straight to piles of trash.

Trucking Industry Turning To 18 Year Old Drivers To Ease Shortage

The U.S. government is trying to help ease the trucker shortage by allowing 18-year-olds to drive semis across state lines.

CATS Debuts Special Edition Transit Passes Designed By Local Artists

CATS has selected designs by three different local artists to be featured on special edition monthly transit passes.

NCDOT, SCDOT Crews Ready To Respond To 2nd Winter Storm

Transportation crews across the Carolinas are prepared to work around the clock to get roads clear as forecasts call for a second winter storm in less than a week.

School Closings, Delays, And Remote Learning Days For January 21st

Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed or going fully remote on Friday, January 21st due to the possibility of inclement weather.

CMPD: Charlotte Fire Captain Arrested In Domestic Violence Investigation

A Charlotte firefighter has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife and 17-year-old son during a domestic disturbance on Wednesday, according to CMPD.

Gastonia Man Charged With Attempted Murder Of Family Member

Detectives have arrested and charged a 22-year-old man for the attempted murder of a family member after a stabbing at a Gastonia home Wednesday afternoon left a 67-year-old woman with serious injuries.

Police: Statesville Couple Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of 2 Teen Daughters

Statesville Police have charged a couple with child sex offenses after it was reported that the mother's boyfriend had been sexually assaulting her two teenage daughters for the past eight years.

Man Dies In Catawba County Mobile Home Fire

A 73-year-old man died in a mobile home fire Wednesday night in Vale, N.C. Officials ruled the fire as accidental and say it was caused by a kerosene heater.