North Carolina News

Mary C. Curtis: The Importance of North Carolina in the 2020 Race

Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about the importance of North Carolina in the 2020 race.

Who Has To Go? Student Reassignment Plan Pits Elizabeth Lane Parents Against One Another

Who has to go? A CMS student reassignment plan is pitting parents from the same school against one another. Parents don’t want their kids to leave Elizabeth Lane Elementary in Matthews.

Former Concord Pastor Serving Life Sentence For Murder, Connected To 4 Other Crimes

He's a controversial pastor linked to six violent crimes

WCCB's COIT WeatherWise App Available For Download

WCCB Charlotte has a new weather app that's the first of its kind in the Charlotte area. From geo-notifications to live weather updates, it has everything you need to keep you Weather Wise.

Hornets Players Mourn The Loss Of Kobe Bryant

A day after the tragic death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the Hornets returned to the practice court with heavy hearts. It was a somber day at the Spectrum Center.…

NCDOT to Hold Public Meetings on Plans for Toll Lanes on U.S. 74 / East Independence Blvd

Tuesday and Wednesday night, you can weigh in on the latest plan for toll lanes in the Charlotte area. U.S. 74, also known as East Independence Boulevard will get toll lanes from Uptown to I-485 near Union County.

Charlotte Hornets & Fans React To Kobe Bryant's Death

It's clear that Kobe Bryant's impact went beyond the basketball court.

Trial Begins For Man Charged With Killing Newspaper Delivery Man

Jury selection begins Tuesday for a man charged with the murder of a beloved newspaper delivery man

Human Remains Located In Caldwell County

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is investigating after human remains were located in a wooded area on January 24th.

Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle In North Charlotte

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in north Charlotte.

Six People Shot During Late Night Party Inside Salisbury Restaurant

Investigators say six people got shot during a party inside a Salisbury restaurant. Police say it happened just after midnight at Thelma's Down Home Cooking on Jake Alexander Boulevard.

Governor Orders Flags Lowered For NC Soldier Killed In Syria

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered that all U.S. and North Carolina flags at state facilities be lowered to half-staff in honor of a 22-year-old soldier who died in Syria.

North Carolina Patient Tests Negative For Possible Coronavirus

The NC Division of Public Health (NC DPH) has reported that the patient who was tested for the 2019 coronavirus does not have the potentially fatal virus.

Defense Department: Soldier Dies In Accident In Syria

A 22-year-old soldier from North Carolina has died in a rollover accident in Syria, the Defense Department said Saturday.

Police: 6 People Shot At Party At North Carolina Restaurant

Six people were treated for gunshot wounds after a shooting inside a restaurant in North Carolina, police said Sunday.

Peppers, Bogues, Brown Headline NC Sports Hall Of Fame Class

Retired NFL star Julius Peppers, retired NBA player Muggsy Bogues and current North Carolina football coach Mack Brown headline this spring’s class of inductees to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.

Homer The Dragon Will Make Valentine's Day Deliveries

Valentine's Day is right around the corner - have you thought of how you will surprise the person you love this year? Well the Charlotte Knights is working to make that easy with Homer the Dragon delivering gifts this year.