Homicide investigation underway near northwest Charlotte shopping center
Police are investigating a homicide near a busy shopping center in northwest Charlotte.
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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | February 7th and February 8th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
Stolen dog, Julio, reunited with owner after 10 months of searching
Julio showed up outside of the Animal Care & Control shelter in the bitter cold. ACC tells WCCB they checked the surveillance video of the night Julio was found. Unfortunately, nothing showed up.
Panthers legend Luke Kuechly elected into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan was named the 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
3 GA men wanted for multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam
Three men from Georgia are wanted in connection to a multi-state door-to-door pine straw scam.
Rowan County man charged in father’s death
A 30-year-old man is facing charges for shooting and killing his father in Salisbury in July 2025, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office.
Companies can now claim 'no artificial colors' if they add plant-based color to food
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is relaxing rules that restrict when food companies can claim their products have no artificial colors.
WCCB pushes for answers about staffing at Charlotte DHS office
Immigrants frequently camp outside the Charlotte Department of Homeland Security office because of long wait times for mandatory immigration check-in appointments. There were at least 40 people outside Wednesday night. Many believe it is a staffing problem.
Gaston County Police find $500K in cash on tractor trailer after traffic violation
The Gaston County Police Department seized over $500,000 in cash from a tractor trailer during a traffic stop.
Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge to begin installation on Sunday
The Mecklenburg County Pedestrian Skybridge over the CATS Blue Line in north Charlotte will begin installation on Sunday.
24-year-old arrested for road rage shooting in Alexander County
A 24-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly firing multiple shots in a road rage incident in Taylorsville on Tuesday.
Immigrants still sleeping outside Charlotte DHS office for mandatory check-in appointments
Immigrants line up outside the Charlotte Department of Homeland Security office on Tyvola Centre Drive in freezing temperatures for their mandatory immigration check-ins.
Hornets acquire NC native Coby White in trade with Bulls
The Charlotte Hornets acquired North Carolina native and former North Carolina Tar Heel Coby White in a trade with the Chicago Bulls.
CMS returns to regular schedule on Thursday
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will return to a regular school schedule on Thursday.
Stolen French bulldog returned after being missing for nine months
An update to a story WCCB has been following for nearly a year. Julio, a stolen French bulldog, is now back with his owner.
Police: Missing woman's body found, extreme cold temps and alcohol contributed to death
Concord Police say Yadiria Castro was reported missing by her parents Sunday morning, when she didn't come home after a night out with a friend.
Concord Police searching for missing man with autism
Concord Police are searching for 27-year-old Kristin Lynch. Officers say he has been missing since 7:30 Monday night. He was last seen leaving his home on Simpson Court.
Concord Police arrest teen in quadruple shooting that left 2 dead
19-year-old Brandon Morris, Junior is behind bars without bond on two counts of first degree murder.
