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City Of Charlotte To Ban Plastic Bags For Yard Waste

Plastic Bags To Soon Be Banned For Yard Waste Collection In Charlotte

The City of Charlotte announced Wednesday that citizens could face fines for using plastic bags to throw out their yard waste starting this summer.

Big Names Hit The Links Ahead Of The Wells Fargo Championship

The first round of the Wells Fargo Championship begins Thursday but the golfing started Wednesday with the Pro-Am at Quail Hollow Club.

NASCAR Returns To Roots With Sleek New Pony Cars For 2022

Chase Elliott, Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin drove their sporty new pony cars through the smoke and lights of the fog machines NASCAR used for its first fancy presentation in more than a year.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Spindle Bar

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich visits Spindle Bar on this week’s Hidden Gems of CLT.

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Community Gathers In Cabarrus County To Honor Law Enforcement Day On May 7th

The community will gather at the Cabarrus County Government Center to present the Robert J. Eury Award to a deserving veteran law enforcement officer on Friday, May 7th in honor of Law Enforcement Day.

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Charlotte Sorority Chapter Donates $10,000 To Children's Defense Fund

The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, has donated $10,000 to the Children's Defense Fund in order to purchase 750 books for children in need.

Police: Suspect Arrested For Shooting And Killing Homeless Person's Dog In Morganton

Morganton Police have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a homeless person's emotional support dog on Sunday afternoon.

Police: Charlotte Woman Charged For Threatening Kohl's Employees With Gun

Police say a Charlotte women is under arrest, after she threatened employees inside a Kohl's in Matthews with a gun on Monday.

Family Of Teenage Girl Shot And Killed Outside Concord Mills Mall Sues Simon Property Group

The family of Aveanna Propst, the 13-year-old who was killed in a fatal shooting outside Concord Mills Mall in December of 2019, has filed a lawsuit against the mall's parent company, Simon Property Group.

Mecklenburg County Couple To Use $1,047,527 Cash 5 Win To Buy A New Home

Lorraine and Jerry Tobin of Charlotte were shocked to learn that their Cash 5 numbers won them a $1,047,527 jackpot.

N.C. Lawmakers Advance Bill Barring Mandatory COVID-19 Shots

North Carolina lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to prevent state and local governments from firing or retaliating against employees who decide not to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Eta Aquariids Peak Tonight

The Eta Aquariids are made up of leftover material from repeated passes by Halley's Comet.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Opens Little Libraries In 11 Charlotte Locations

During this time of uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Mecklenburg County has continued to mail children enrolled in the Charlotte area a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book to their house each and every month.

New Healthy Dining Spot Serving More than "Just Salad"

Plant-based bowls are the popular, new lunch option but Just Salad in South Park is serving up more than just great greens. Whether you're happily a carnivore or trying to sprinkle in more meatless-Mondays, Just Salad has an option for you. Beyond salads, they're known for their avocado toast, warm bowls and smoothies. And they're also known for their eco-friendly, reusable blue bowls.