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All rise for Queen City Fashion Week

Charlotte Fashion Week is taking over the Queen City, blending high fashion with a powerful message of anti-bullying awareness.

Ambulance struck by gunfire in Uptown Charlotte during patient transport

A bullet struck an ambulance in Uptown Charlotte while emergency crews were transporting a patient to a local hospital.

Merriam-Webster adds over 5K words to "Collegiate" dictionary

Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. More than 5,000 new words were added to the Merriam-Webster "Collegiate" dictionary.

"Law & Order" stars Maura Tierney and Reid Scott

Adam Wurtzel spoke with two of the stars of "Law & Order," as the show premieres their momentous 25th season.

Starbucks to close stores, lay off 900 workers as part of turnaround plan

Starbucks is laying off around 900 non-retail employees and closing some U.S. and Canadian stores as it focuses more of its resources on a turnaround.

"NightFlight Expedition" coming to Dollywood

Adam Wurtzel welcomed Dollywood's PR Director into the Rising studio to learn about the theme park's newest attraction coming in 2026.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra coming back to CLT

Adam Wurtzel got to chat with two members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra about their upcoming tour.

A chaotic forecast approaches

Scattered showers and storms today open the gateway to an unsettled pattern. Rain chances look to stay in place as all eyes turn to the tropics.

Charlotte leaders say they won't ask for National Guard assistance for crime

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says she does not plan to request the National Guard to assist with cracking down on crime in the city. This comes after Vice President JD Vance suggested the Mayor and Governor should ask the federal government for assistance with public safety and crime while visiting Concord.

Charlotte non-profit gives purpose to forgotten population

Fitness and friendship for a forgotten population. The Charlotte non-profit, RyzeAb0ve Fitness, is providing that for those with intellectual disabilities.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | September 27th and September 28th

WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.

Family of man killed by deputy in Union County to receive $3.25M settlement

The family of a man killed by a Union County Sheriff's deputy in 2022 will receive $3.25M following a settlement with the county.

Monroe woman charged with death by distribution in July overdose death

Monroe Police say they arrested a woman for selling drugs to a man who died from an overdose in July.

Charlotte Hornets announce new jersey patch partnership

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership with Judi Health.

Ukrainian refugee's train stabbing death becomes early flashpoint in 2026 North Carolina Senate race

Republicans are making a concerted effort to turn the stabbing death of a Ukrainian woman on a Charlotte commuter train into a political liability for former Gov. Roy Cooper.

Three people shot at Dallas ICE facility

Three people, including detainees, have been shot at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas.

Hot & sunny Wednesday, unsettled pattern ahead

Highs surge into the lower 90s this Hump Day afternoon, but a wet cooldown isn't far away.

NC lawmakers pass 'Iryna's Law', now heads to governor's desk

North Carolina state lawmakers passed new criminal justice reform measures after the murder of a woman on Charlotte's light rail train. Iryna's Law is a package of legislation that includes measures to eliminate cashless bail, add new requirements for magistrates and judges and clear the way to restart the death penalty.