Gastonia pharmacist sentenced for illegally distributing oxycodone
A pharmacist in Gastonia was sentenced to prison for illegally selling more than 1,500 oxycodone pills.
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14-year-old boy's body pulled from Lake Norman
The Iredell County Sheriff's office confirms that a boy's body has been pulled from Lake Norman. They say 14-year-old Angel Carabello disappeared Wednesday afternoon in the area of Stutts Road.
Man accused of killing woman at Hickory motel in custody
A man is in custody in connection to a deadly shooting that happened at a motel on July 4 in Hickory.
New family raft ride opens at Carowinds
A new water raft ride is now open at Carowinds’ Camp Snoopy.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | July 12th and July 13th
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Queen City Coolerfest, sound healing, art exhibits, and Garden walks at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!
Avelo Airlines extends its Concord and Charlotte flight schedule through mid-February 2026
Avelo Airlines announced today it is extending its Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) flight schedule through mid-February 2026.
Pet of the Week: Kittens!
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is featuring not one, not two, but THREE sweet kittens this week! These fluffy loves are about 11 weeks old and just became available for adoption today!
Gov. Stein visits areas hardest hit by Chantal flooding
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is visiting some of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Chantal.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Bo and Lady Bussin Potatoes
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel met the team from Bo and Lady Bussin Potatoes.
Gaston County Mugshots July 8th
Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, July 8th.
GA man killed while visiting Uptown Charlotte for holiday weekend
The parents of a man gunned down in Uptown Charlotte over the 4th of July holiday weekend are making a passionate plea saying "something needs to happen" to make the city safe again.
Monroe City Council gives mayor a vote of 'no confidence'
On Tuesday afternoon, members of city council held a vote of no confidence in Mayor Burns citing Burns' continued use of the City's logo to express opinions not related to Monroe, a failure to hold orderly meetings, and not communicating developments to City Council about House Bill 3.
South Carolina search and rescue task force heads to Texas to help with recovery efforts from flooding
Gov. McMaster authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state's Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas.
Providence Day football coach arrested for allegedly having inappropriate relationship with student
Providence Day high school football coach, Damon Coiro, has been arrested for engaging in indecent liberties with a high school student while he was employed at the school, according to a police report.
Charlotte man gets 14 years behind bars for robbing six businesses in two days
A Charlotte man was sentenced to 14 years in prison for robbing six businesses around the Queen City in two days.
Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.
North Carolina sheriff steps down after sexual misconduct charges
The longtime sheriff of a western North Carolina county whom some women accused of sexual misconduct has quit before he could be permanently removed.
Charlotte ranks #13 best city for renters in 2025
Charlotte remains one of the top cities for renters in the U.S., ranking #13 nationwide in RentCafe.com’s Best Cities for Renters 2025 report.
Flooding from Chantal's remnants forces dozens to flee homes in North Carolina
Floodwaters from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal swept a woman in her car from a rural road and forced dozens of people to flee their homes, officials in North Carolina said Monday.
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