CMPD seizes 50+ dogs during investigation, throwing animal shelter into crisis mode
Because of ongoing construction at the shelter, and the constant influx of dogs, there were only 14 spaces available prior to the dozens of dogs being dropped off.
Local News
Prayer vigil for 7-year-old girl shot in head while sleeping
Pageland, SC police say that drive-by shooting happened around one Sunday morning on Brewer Circle. Skylar Baker was airlifted to the hospital.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | June 7th and June 8th
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Savannah Bananas baseball game, Taste of Charlotte, and Monopoly Lifesized!
POV: Carowinds' newest roller coaster Snoopy's Racing Railway
A new family launch coaster is now open at Carowinds’ Camp Snoopy. Check out the POV video of Snoopy's Racing Railway.
Rock Hill family to receive recycled Habitat for Humanity home in York County
Rock Hill family to receive a recycled Habitat home that has been refreshed and made ready for new homeownership.
Duke Energy provides $500,000 in funds for NC storm preparedness
As North Carolina communities prepare for storm season, Duke Energy announced new support for preparedness initiatives led by local emergency response organizations across the state.
Amazon investing $10B in AI campus in Richmond Co.
Amazon is planning to invest $10 billion to launch a new high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campus in Richmond County, creating at least 500 new high-paying, high-tech jobs.
Budget office says Trump’s big bill will cut taxes by $3.7T and add $2.4T to deficit
President Donald Trump’s big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Trump hikes steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%. Here’s what we know
President Donald Trump has promised to hike nearly all of his tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to a punishing 50% on Wednesday, a move that would hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners approve $2.5 billion budget for 2026 fiscal year
That's less than a 2-percent increase over the current budget. The new budget is aimed at funding economic development, education, workforce development and more.
Catawba Co. mass shooting victim was once bullpen catcher with Hickory Crawdads
We are learning more about the man who was killed in the mass shooting in Catawba County. 58-year-old Shawn Hood was one of 12 victims, and the only one who died.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg FOP fails to secure enough votes in bid for "no confidence" outcome against CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police did not receive enough votes to validate an outcome in the no-confidence vote against CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings.
Tijema Brown withdraws her petition to travel to Jamaica amidst federal charges
Tijema Brown, the daughter of Charlotte City Councilwoman Tiawana Brown, has withdrawn a petition seeking permission to visit Jamaica.
Propane tank explodes behind local restaurant, causes severe damage & shuts down roadway
Video shows the moment an explosion rocks a Lenoir neighborhood. It happened just after three Tuesday afternoon at Taqueria El Tio Rico on Norwood Street Southwest.
BOA report shows housing market uncertainty hits 3-year high
According to the report, 60% of potential homebuyers and owners around the country don't know if they should buy a home. A 12% change from 2023.
New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made, source says
A man who identifies himself as a New Orleans jail escapee released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities, leading to a police raid that failed to recapture him, an AP source says.
The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason aiming to punch through an Eastern final roadblock
There's been plenty of disappointment for the Carolina Hurricanes after falling short in another Eastern Conference final.
Snack Wrap unwrapped: Here's why McDonald's is bringing back a fan favorite on July 10
If McDonald’s ever doubted it needed to bring back the Snack Wrap, consider this: Nine years after the fast-food powerhouse discontinued the item in the U.S., customers have continued to order it at drive-thrus.
Canadian wildfire smoke causes 'very unhealthy' conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south of the border to the Midwest, where conditions in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan were rated “very unhealthy” on Tuesday.
WCCB NEWS
𝕏
Formerly Twitter
