Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 31st and June 1st
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like a Pottery classes & Hip Hop bingo!
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Whataburger opens its first North Carolina restaurant in Gastonia
Whataburger opened it's doors Thursday morning in Gastonia on East Franklin Boulevard. It's the company's first restaurant in North Carolina. The grand opening is part of the year-long celebration of Whataburger's 75th anniversary.
McMaster signs revenge porn bill into law in South Carolina
The new law makes it a felony offense for people who share intimate images online with the intent to cause physical, mental, economic, or reputational harm to the person depicted.
Suspended Ardrey Kell HS principal announces she will retire
One day after it was announced the principal of Ardrey Kell High School was suspended with pay, we have learned that Jamie Brooks now plans to retire.
Randolph Middle School principal suspended; second CMS principal suspended this week
The district announced Thursday that the principal of Randolph Middle School, Jennifer Schroeder, is suspended with pay.
CMPD arrests man they say is seen on video trying to strangle an Uber driver
Police say Sean Smith attacked Osvaldo Rivera from the back seat. Smith is charged with strangulation and two counts of simple assault.
Parents charged after their child is killed while trying to cross the street, police say "adults must be held accountable."
Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins are facing charges in connection with their child's death. Their charges include involuntary manslaughter and felony child neglect.
Road rage incident spills off of I-77, leads to shooting in Statesville neighborhood
The search continues for a suspect after a road rage incident ends in a shootout. It happened around two Thursday afternoon in a Statesville neighborhood. That neighborhood is near I-77, on Wall Street.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about supplements and heart health
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Kaustubh Dabhadkar, a cardiologist at Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Mint Hill, about some of the health concerns surrounding supplements, especially when it comes to our ever-important heart health.
Victoria's Secret website is down in the US because of a 'security incident'
Victoriaβs Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will be unavailable as it addresses a βsecurity incident.β
Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion
E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber's Rhode skincare brand in a $1 billion deal, the companies said.
White House says Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire
The White House says Israel has accepted a new U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday confirmed special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump submitted a ceasefire proposal that Israel has "backed and supported."
USC and NC State womenβs basketball to play in 2025 Ally tipoff
Two of the nationβs premier womenβs college basketball programs β the USC Trojans and the NC State Wolfpack β are set to headline theΒ 2025 Ally TipoffΒ in Charlotte, North Carolina.Β Β
What happens to Trumpβs tariffs now that a court has knocked them down?
A federal court in New York handed President Donald Trump a big setback Wednesday, blocking his audacious plan to impose massive taxes on imports from almost every country in the world.
Sen. Lindsey Graham gets a 2026 challenge from Democrat who ran against Nancy Mace
South Carolina Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews says sheβs running against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham in 2026.
MTC approves updated mass transit plan for Mecklenburg County
The Metropolitan Transit Commission, which governs the Charlotte Area Transit System, approved the plan at Wednesday's meeting. The plan provides a 50% increase in bus service and 43 more miles of rail services.
Local religious leaders concerned about ICE activity, vow to advocate for immigrants
Earlier this month, armed ICE agents staged an operation at Central United Methodist Church. One person was detained. The incident has sparked concern and fear about the sanctity of religious spaces.
Family of boy involved in Ardrey Kell HS fight sues for damages
The family of the boy involved in a fight at Ardrey Kell High School is now suing. They are seeking damages for slander, assault and battery, emotional distress and more.
Councilwoman facing federal charges hosts town hall meeting
Dozens of people packed into Good Shepherd Church to hear from Charlotte District 3 Councilwoman Tiawana Brown. The councilwomanβs town hall comes one week after she pleaded not guilty to federal charges for PPP fraud.
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