Panthers Place Franchise Tag on Brian Burns
The Panthers took a step Tuesday to make sure a key part of their defense remained in place.
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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger Logins Have Been Restored
Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger platforms have regained access to accounts following login issues in what appeared to be a widespread outage.
AP: Hornets Officially Name Jeff Peterson As Their New President Of Basketball Operations
The Charlotte Hornets officially announced the hiring of Jeff Peterson as executive vice president of basketball operations on Tuesday.
Stanly County Starts The Discussion Of Removing Fluoride From Public Water
Leaders in a local county are debating whether to keep fluoride in public water. This, after Union County leaders voted to remove it from its public water system.
Gaston County Police Investigating Shooting
One man is dead after a shooting that occurred on March 2, 2024.
Person Killed In Shooting Involving Deputies In York County Identified
The York County Coroner's Office has identified 62-year-old Charlie Baker as the person killed Sunday, March 3rd in a shooting involving deputies.
North Carolina Woman Charged With Murder In Death Of Twin Sons After Father Finds Bodies
A North Carolina woman has been charged with killing her twin 4-year-old sons, whose bodies were discovered by their father when he arrived to pick them up, authorities said.
One Person Treated After Fire In Southwest Charlotte
One person is being evaluated after a southwest Charlotte home caught on fire on Sunday afternoon.
Trump Endorses Mark Robinson For North Carolina Governor And Compares Him To Martin Luther King Jr.
Donald Trump has endorsed North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson for governor, fulfilling a pledge the former president made several months ago.
Do My Job: Nature's Spa & Wellness
In this week's Do My Job, WCCB Charlotte's Lauren McDonald visits Nature's Spa & Wellness in south Charlotte
Albemarle Homicide Suspect Turns Himself In
The suspect wanted after a man was shot and killed at an Albemarle apartment on Friday is now in custody, police said.
North Carolina Is Among GOP States To Change Its Voting Rules. The Primary Will Be A Test
North Carolina’s Super Tuesday ballot has plenty to draw voters, with primaries for governor and president in a swing state that will be among the most closely watched in November.
Community Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Family Of Student Who Died After Passing Out On School Bus
More than $37,000 has been raised on a Gofundme account for the family. The Holbrook Middle School student died at a hospital after passing out on a school bus on Thursday morning.
Woman Dies After Becoming Ill On Flight To Charlotte
A 41-year-old woman died after becoming ill on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to Charlotte.
Statesville Man Accused Of Selling Crystal Meth
A man in Statesville is facing charges after investigators say he was distributing crystal methamphetamine from his home.
Bus Lanes Set to Open Soon on Independence Boulevard
The empty bus lanes on Independence Boulevard will be open for use soon, thanks to a $1.37 million contract the N.C. Department of Transportation awarded to Albemarle contractor NJR Group, Inc. in December 2023.
Gun Found At Rocky River High School
An investigation is underway after a student was found with a gun on the Rocky River High School campus, according to CMS.
Group Aims To Boost Black Voter Turnout Ahead Of Primary
In 2020 half of Mecklenburg County’s black registered voters cast a ballot – in 2023 that number dropped to only 71,0000.
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Issues Seven Interactive Sports Wagering Operator Licenses
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Thursday issued the first interactive sports wagering operator licenses to seven companies in advance of the launch of legal sports betting in North Carolina on Monday, March 11.
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