North Carolina News

Two Charged With Murder After Shooting At Matthews Hotel

Police say two people have been charged with murder after a man died following a shooting at a Matthews Hotel earlier this month.

Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas Announce Additional Help For Customers During Pandemic

Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas announced that they are adding steps to help customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police: Alcohol, Excessive Speed, Reckless Driving Possible Contributing Factors In Fatal Wreck On Statesville Road, Victim Identified

Police believe alcohol, excessive speed and reckless driving were all possible contributing factors in a fatal accident that happened just after 4:30am on June 16th in north Charlotte, according to a news release.

Flash Flooding Hits Parts Of North Carolina, Prompts Rescues

Heavy rains caused flash flooding in parts of North Carolina, leading to washed-out roads and bridges and prompting multiple water rescues.

Salisbury Approves Measure To Move Confederate Monument

The North Carolina city of Salisbury has approved a measure that would remove an 111-year-old Confederate monument there.

Silver Alert Cancelled For 66-Year-Old Statesville Woman

At the request of the Statesville Police Department, the N.C. Center for Missing Persons has cancelled the Silver Alert for Gloria Oglesby Stevenson.

Atrium Health Opens New Emergency Care Facility on Providence Road

Atrium Health is opening a new Emergency Department, Atrium Health Providence, on Tuesday, June 23.

Zion Williamson Gets Favorable Ruling In Lawsuit By Ex-Agent

A Florida appeals court has granted Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson’s motion to block his former marketing agent’s effort to have the ex-Duke star answer questions about whether he received improper benefits before playing for the Blue Devils.

Phil Snow Faces Huge Task Restoring Once-Proud Panthers Defense

Panthers new defensive coordinator Phil Snow is well aware of the big challenge ahead.

Cabarrus County Man Wins $100,000 Extreme Cash Prize

Alton Allman of Concord shops at his local Circle K regularly, and on Wednesday, his normal stop produced a $100,000 Extreme Cash win.

Man Accused Of Shooting, Killing Coworker In Monroe Located And Arrested In South Carolina

A man who allegedly shot and killed a coworker at a Monroe business was located and arrested in South Carolina, Thursday morning.

Luke Kuechly Introduces Duke's Mayo As Title Sponsor Of Charlotte College Bowl Game

Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the regular-season college football game and postseason bowl game played in Charlotte. Duke’s Mayonnaise replaces Belk, whose contract ended last year.

1.5 Million Laid-Off Workers Seek US Jobless Aid, An 11th Straight Weekly Drop, As Economy Increasingly Reopens

About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.

Cmpd Accused Of Harrassment And Intimidation

Charlotte Attorneys Accuse CMPD Of Harassment & Intimidation, Allegations Under Review

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokesman tells WCCB News that the department is aware of accusations of harassment and intimidation made by a group of Charlotte attorneys. The accusations, the spokesman says, have been forwarded to internal affairs for investigation.