Two Injured, One Critically, After Shooting In Rock Hill
Police are investigating a shooting that left two people injured in Rock Hill early Sunday morning.
North Carolina Reports 28,589 Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, 886 Deaths
North Carolina is reporting 916 new cases of coronavirus and 9 additional Covid-19 related deaths after 11,021 tests were completed in the last 24 hours.
Congresswoman Alma Adams Releases Statement On Charlotte State Of Emergency
Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams, released a video statement on the declaration of a State of Emergency in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
‘We’re sick Of It’: Anger Over Police Killings Shatters US
Americans awoke Sunday to charred and glass-strewn streets in dozens of cities after another night of unrest fueled by rage over the mistreatment of African Americans at the hands of police, who responded to the violence with tear gas and rubber bullets.
A Second Day Of Protests Moves Into Uptown Charlotte
Tensions mounted once again on Saturday night after peaceful protests earlier in the day. Morgan Fogarty, Drew Bollea, Marvin Beach and Trish Williford have the latest on the George Floyd protests in Charlotte, with highlights from Rock Hill, Columbia, Atlanta and New York.
South Carolina Reports 11,394 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 487 Deaths
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 266 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 4 additional deaths.
Hundreds March For George Floyd In Rock Hill
A large crowd gathered at Fountain Park in Rock Hill on Saturday to peacefully protest the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in Minnesota in police custody.
National Guard Summoned To Aid Cities Amid Police Clashes
Protesters burned businesses in Minneapolis. They smashed police cars and windows in Atlanta, broke into police headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and chanted curses at President Donald Trump outside the White House. Thousands also demonstrated peacefully, demanding justice for George Floyd, a black man who died after a white officer pressed a knee into his neck.
Charlotte City Councilman Arrested During Local Protest Of George Floyd Death
Charlotte City Councilman Braxton Winston was one of the people arrested during the protest of the death of George Floyd on Beatties Ford Road Friday night.
Alexander County Man ‘Couldn’t Stop Shaking’ After $230,724 Jackpot Win
Michael Mawhorter of Taylorsville has been playing the lottery since he moved to North Carolina, and on Wednesday, his commitment paid off to the tune of a $230,724 Cash 5 jackpot win.
Tracking The Coronavirus In The Carolinas
New information is being released daily about the coronavirus and the impacts it's causing in the Carolinas. WCCB's Digital Team will continue to update this story as new numbers are reported.
President Trump: U.S. Cuts World Health Organization Ties Over Virus Response
President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organization, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.
Mecklenburg County Has 3,667 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 89 Deaths
As of May 29th, there are 3,667 cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with 89 deaths due to COVID-19.
Minneapolis Cop Who Knelt On Man's Neck Charged With Murder
The Minneapolis police officer who was seen on video kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who died in custody after pleading that he could not breathe, was arrested Friday and charged with murder.
As Trump Deadline Approaches, N.C. Wants More On Convention
North Carolina’s top health official asked Friday for more details on how GOP leaders will protect attendees of a Republican National Convention this summer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chase Elliott Ends Week Of Misery With Overdue Cup Victory
Chase Elliott’s streak of bitter defeats in NASCAR’s frantic first push of rescheduled races finally ended with his first Cup victory of the season.
N.C School Board Votes For In-Person Graduation Amid Virus
A school board in North Carolina has voted to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for all its high schools that would be a violation of the state’s coronavirus safety orders.
Minneapolis Police Station Torched Amid George Floyd Protest
Cheering protesters torched a Minneapolis police station that the department abandoned as three days of violent protests spread to nearby St. Paul and angry demonstrations flared across the U.S over the death of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer kneeled on his neck.
