Lane Closures To Impact Bridge On North Carolina Coast
Work to preserve a bridge linking the mainland to a North Carolina beach town is going to impact residents and beachgoers into next year, the N.C. Department of Transportation says.
CMPD: Man Shot To Death In North Charlotte Hotel
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a fatal shooting after finding a man dead in a north Charlotte hotel on Saturday.
Social Media Influencer Hayes Grier Arrested in Mecklenburg County
Officials have released social media influencer Hayes Grier from the Mecklenburg County Jail. Officers arrested Grier on Friday just after 2:30p. According to jail records, officials issued a warrant for his arrest in California. He's facing three felony charges, including assault causing bodily injury, common law robbery, and felony conspiracy.
Cordial Cooldown Comes Closer
While temperatures will remain in the 80s and 90s this weekend, rain and cooler air will greet us next week.
Ban On 'Soul Cap' Spotlights Lack Of Diversity In Swimming
The first Black female swimmer on Britainβs Olympic team uses the the Soul Cap, an extra-large silicone covering designed specifically to protect dreadlocks, weaves, hair extensions, braids, and thick and curly hair. But Dearing has been forbidden from using the cap in her Olympic debut next week in the womenβs 10k marathon swim.
South End Welcomes Its Newest Restaurant & Brewery... Trolley Barn!
The Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall in South End celebrated its grand opening on Friday.
Police Search For Suspect Car After Fatal Hit-And-Run Kills Woman In Northeast CharlotteΒ
Detectives say they are still searching for a suspect vehicle after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run collision with two cars in northeast Charlotte.Β
Bacon May Disappear In California As Pig Rules Take Effect
At the beginning of next year, California will begin enforcing an animal welfare proposition approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2018 that requires more space for breeding pigs, egg-laying chickens and veal calves. Only 4% of hog operations now comply with the new rules.
CMPD: Former Employee Charged For Armed Robbery Of North Charlotte Business, 3 Victims Shot
A former employee of a north Charlotte business was arrested and charged after a robbery Monday night where three people were shot and taken to the hospital, police say.
Lawmakers Scramble To Reach Deal Before Eviction Moratorium Expires
Tonight lawmakers on Capital Hill are scrambling to reach a deal to extend the federal eviction moratorium before it expires tomorrow night.
Study: Vaccinated People Can Carry As Much Virus As Others
In another dispiriting setback for the nationβs efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vaccinated people who got so-called breakthrough infections carried about the same amount of the coronavirus as those who did not get the shots.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents on or near Guilford Road in Charlotte at 7 p.m.Β after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Below Average Temperatures Heading for the Carolinas
With the upper ridge shifting away, below-average temperatures are forecast to move into the Carolinas.
Troopers Ask For Help Identifying Suspect Involved In A Hit-And-Run On I-77 In Mecklenburg County
Troopers are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a hit-and-run with a pedestrian on I-77 southbound in Mecklenburg County.
Walmart Launches Anti-Shoplifting Campaign In Partnership With Salisbury Police
Walmart, in partnership with the Salisbury Police Department, is publicly identifying shoplifters in their new three-month-long anti-shoplifting campaign.Β
Race City Festival Returns To Historic Downtown Mooresville In September
The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce announced that they will host the 2021 Race City Festival on Saturday, September 25.
Charlotte HBCU To Pay Off Pandemic-Related Student Debt
Another historically Black university in North Carolina has announced it will pay off all outstanding balances for students as a response to pandemic-related debt.
CMPD: 35-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
Detectives have charged Burl Yates, 35, for the murder of Joshua Bullock in north Charlotte.
Panthers LB Perryman Will Wear Mask, Won't Get Vaccinated
Denzel Perryman thinks everyone should be wearing a mask until the coronavirus pandemic subsides. But when it comes to getting the vaccination shot, the Carolina Panthers linebacker says no way.
Police Investigating Armed Robbery Of Good Pharmacy In Rock Hill
Police are investigating the armed robbery of a Rock Hill pharmacy that happened Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Tests The Rising Crew On 'ROCK OF AGES' Trivia
Performers from Actor's Theatre of Charlotte's production of ROCK OF AGES stopped by the WCCB studios with wigs and trivia questions.
Highlights From The 'Rising Games'
Over the last week, the WCCB News Rising crew battled it out in their own version of the Olym****.Β Check out all the highlights from the 'Rising Games.'
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