CMS names its 2027 Principal of the Year
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surprised its 2027 principal of the year Thursday morning.
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.
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.
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.
CMPD investigating deadly shooting at Charlotte motel
CMPD is investigating a deadly shooting at a northwest Charlotte motel.
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.
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.
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans blame President Donald Trump for persistently high prices, while only about 2 in 10 approve of his handling of the cost of living.
Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow
Dr. Leonard Brock, author of ''Neighborhood Scholar'' will be hosting a book signing at Apex SouthPark on Friday
All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend
Families have a chance to ride their favorite engines this weekend at The North Carolina Transportation Museum.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.
Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel
Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in Saudi Arabia.
Mooresville Mayor retires after two years of pressure over "pantless" scandal
It's the last day before Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's retirement. Carney announced his departure earlier this month.
Grand jury indicts the man accused of shooting a CMPD officer in the shoulder
A grand jury has indicted a man accused of shooting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer in the shoulder after the two fought over a gun earlier this month.
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