Charlotte Motor Speedway to host public celebration of life for Kyle Busch
NASCAR drivers, family, and fans will gather October 9 at the start/finish line in Concord to honor the late two-time Cup Series champion nicknamed "Rowdy."
Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway
As midterm elections approach, some voters are worried about immigration enforcement officers at polling places. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don't plan to send officers en masse to patrol the polls.
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska's Fat Bear Week
After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Police bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione’s arrest released
Police bodycam footage shows officers arresting Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at northwest Charlotte motel
CMPD has arrested at man in connection with a deadly shooting at a northwest Charlotte motel.
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
The Group of Seven rich democracies say they've agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products, starting with “substantial” amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S. Trump and his Republican Party face pressure to address surging prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.
CBS announces Tony Romo's permanent exit following arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Romo had been on leave since his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin.
NC DMV no longer sending out license plate stickers or registration cards
As of October 1st, the North Carolina DMV is no longer sending out license plate stickers and printed registration cards.
Artisan Ice Sculptures appearing at PastryCon
Adam Wurtzel stepped outside onto the Rising terrace for a unique lesson from Artisan Ice Sculptures.
Four teens, 1 adult arrested in drive-by shooting death of toddler sleeping in bed
New developments in a northwest Charlotte drive-by shooting that killed a 4-year-old boy while he was sleeping.
Multiple past and present CMS Board members tell WCCB they did not know about Dee Rankin's federal conviction
We are hearing from past and present CMS board members about whether they were aware of current Chair Dee Rankin's federal conviction before it came out this week.
Repeat offender accused of attacking women with traffic cones at Dilworth gas station
A repeat offender is accused of using a traffic cone to randomly attack women at the Circle K in Dilworth Sunday night.
Gastonia Ghost Peppers announce they'll shut down, leave Atlantic League
The Gastonia Ghost Peppers announced Wednesday they are ceasing operations and withdrawing from the Atlantic League.
CMS names its 2027 Principal of the Year
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised its 2027 principal of the year Thursday morning.
North Carolina receives first $45M payment from historic Meta settlement
State officials received the initial payout from a landmark multibillion-dollar child safety agreement with Meta, which will also force sweeping age-restrictions and time limits on Instagram and Facebook.
Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami
An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed in Miami, killing five people. The National Transportation Safety Board released a preliminary report Thursday.
Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over security incident at US-run air base in England
British police have arrested a dual UK-Iranian national on suspicion of plotting a terror attack following a security incident at a U.S.-run air base on the weekend. The 25-year-old man was arrested in London on Thursday, and police have searched two properties in the U.K. capital.
Four juvenile suspects arrested for role in homicide of four-year-old, Caleb Flax
Four juvenile suspects have been arrested in connection with the homicide of four-year-old, Caleb Flax, following the arrest of Terrance Jackson.
DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting Pool
A judge in Washington has agreed to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Rapper Rick Ross charged with battery after domestic violence accusation
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday and charged with battery related to a domestic violence accusation, authorities said.
Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis
Renee Good’s family has sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials, alleging wrongful death, conspiracy and other violations in the 37-year-old woman’s killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minnesota.
FabFest 2026
Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026.
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