When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal governmentβs signature small business relief program for more than $8 million.
North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday unanimously approved a coronavirus relief bill that sends federal money approved by Congress in December to schools for reopening, public health officials distributing the vaccine and residents struggling to pay their rent.
An elementary school assistant principal in Iredell County has been accused and charged for committing a sex crime against a child, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Thursday.
What are you missing in your favorite neighborhood? WCCB CharlotteβsΒ Alexandra ElichΒ explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.
NC MedAssist, a non-profit pharmacy that primarily serves low-income, uninsured North Carolina residents with prescription and over-the counter-medication, is taking Valentineβs Day to a new level this year.
Animal Protective Services had their hands full in Stanly County.Β Officers were dispatched to help after a boa constrictor got himself stuck in the dashboard of his owner's car while on the way back from the vet.
We're getting a closer look at the demographic breakdown of who has gotten the COVID vaccine in Mecklenburg County. There are growing concerns about racial disparities when it comes to access.
Officials with the Charlotte Hornets say they will be partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina for the third straight year to present various virtual events and new initiatives honoring Black History Month.
President Joe Bidenβs nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency says he learned the importance of preserving the outdoors while hunting and fishing with his father and grandfather in rural North Carolina.
Steak 48 is launching a month-long national round up the check campaign to benefit the American Heart Association for the month of February.
Most North Carolina prisoners can get five days knocked off their sentences if they receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state corrections officials said on Friday.
A young, black man who grew up in rural North Carolina in the 1940's had big aspirations of becoming a doctor.Β Despite many obstacles, he refused to allow racism and segregation kill his dream.
The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is searching for the Charlotte-areaβs best young artists to create a fantastic, unique design featuring the HSC Community Cat Program. The winning design will be featured on a t-shirt that will help fundraise for HSC!
It's an unusual tool in the fight against crime.Β Iredell County's Sheriff says they used drones to help them catch a drug dealer. Investigators had their eye on James Morrison, better known as Faron.
Mecklenburg County leaders are encouraging local cities to pass protections for the LGBTQ community. Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in support of new non-discriminations ordinances.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his desire for the stateβs more than 1.5 million public school students to be given the option of daily in-person classes. But he declined to compel districts to make that option available.
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is no longer issuing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag, according to a statement.
Firefighters are investigating a massive east Charlotte house fire after a 62-year-old woman and 9-year-old child died early Monday morning, the Charlotte Fire Department said.
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