Federal judges rule in favor of NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row
A three-judge federal appellate panel has ruled in favor of NASCAR in the antitrust lawsuit filed by two teams, one owned by Michael Jordan.
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What to know about the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day
The Nintendo Switch 2 finally hit store shelves on Thursday, eight years after the initial release of Japanese video-game maker Nintendoβs popular video-game console.
Gov. Josh Stein launches cannabis task force
Governor Josh Stein says North Carolina needs to place stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis to protect adult consumers while making it harder for minors to buy.
Catawba Co. Sheriff says "it's infuriating" that judge gave bond to attempted murder suspect
Authorities say Garon Killian fired shots into a crowd early Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring 11 others. Law enforcement agencies are outraged at the bond amount, which was set against the recommendation of the district attorney.
NC lawmakers debate raising age to 21 to purchase tobacco and vaping products
The current law allows eighteen year olds to buy tobacco and vape products. A proposed bill would raise the age to 21. The bill is named after 15-year-old Solomon Wynn.
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.
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 CarowindsβΒ 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.Β
Budget office says Trumpβs big bill will cut taxes by $3.7T and add $2.4T to deficit
President Donald Trumpβs 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%. Hereβs 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.
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