Doors officially open at second Cabarrus Library and Active Living Center
Members of the community attended the grand opening of new Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge—the first County facility in the area.
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University City Wine Fest Returns with New “Wine on the Water” Experience on April 11-12
Picture this: a stunning lakeside sunset, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the soft melody of live music filling the air.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot
New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.
Family wants teen charged with hate crime after attack at a Charlotte high school
Family and activists are demanding hate crime charges after they say a 15-year-old girl was physically assaulted by another teenage student in a classroom at Ardrey Kell High School on Friday.
Up 'n Adam: Ted's Montana Grill
Adam Wurtzel went to Ted's Montana Grill to learn about their over 20 different menu offerings using bison, and the health benefits of eating the meat.
North Carolina and South Carolina students to headline National Spelling Bee | PHOTOS
Four students from North Carolina and two students from South Carolina qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee Tournament in Washington, D.C., May 27-29.
Non-profits offering free tax prep for Charlotte's lower-income households
If you live in a household that generally makes $67,000 or less each year, you can get your taxes done for free on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
NTSB urges ban on some helicopter flights at Washington airport where 67 died
Federal investigators looking for the cause of the January collision between a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, that killed 67 people are recommending a ban on some helicopter flights.
Ukraine says it's open to 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia, US agrees to resume military aid
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it would immediately lift its suspension of military aid to Ukraine and its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
Wall Street drops nearly 10% below its record as Trump's latest tariff threat worsens its sell-off
The U.S. stock market is falling further following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war.
Judge declares mistrial after jury can't reach verdict in Adonis Smith trial
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Adonis Smith. Smith is one of three suspects charged in the 2019 murder of Kendal Crank.
UPDATE: Charges dismissed against woman accused of locking boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for days
Charges have been dismissed against a woman who had been accused of locking her boyfriend in a Monroe storage unit for several days.
Southwest Airlines no longer letting checked bags fly for free
Southwest Airlines says it will begin charging some customers a fee to check bags. It's a significant change for the budget carrier, which built years of advertising campaigns around its policy of letting passengers check up to two bags for free.
Avelo Airlines adds new routes from Concord
Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.
Trump says he'll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel
President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor.
New US Attorney for NC's Western District sworn in
The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney.
Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise.
UPDATE: Child dies from injuries after shooting in Lancaster, suspect killed by deputies identified
A six-year-old boy who was shot along with his mother at a home in Lancaster on Sunday has died.
UPDATE: CMPD identifies man killed by police after shooting at officers
The man killed by police after they say he fired at officers in northeast Charlotte has been identified as 28-year-old Reggie Knight. Officers were trying to serve him outstanding warrants and arrest orders.
