UNC Charlotte Day of Remembrance marks 6 years since deadly campus shooting
The UNC Charlotte community came together on Wednesday to remember the lives lost when a gunman opened fire on campus six years ago.
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Uptown Unplugged: Free Outdoor Music Series at Romare Bearden ParkΒ
Center City Partners has announced Uptown Unplugged, a fun, freeΒ lunchtime music series taking over Romare Bearden Parkβs Formal Oval every Tuesday fromΒ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., starting April 30 through June 4.Β
SC treasurer appears to survive attempt to kick him out of office
Republican South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis appears likely to stay in office for at least the rest of the year.
A 180-year-old private SC university is closing after a $6M fundraising drive fails
Limestone University officials said that after two weeks of furious fundraising and other actions, they collected just a little over $2 million and had no choice but to close its campus in Gaffney and its online programs.
Woman found dead after apartment fire in Kings Mountain
A fire burned through an apartment building on Charles Street in Kings Mountain early Wednesday morning. After firefighters put out the flames, they found 45-year-old Evelyn Blakeney dead inside one of the apartments.
Waverly Wine Walk to benefit women battling breast cancer
WCCB's Deirnesa Jefferson talks to Susan Evren about the Waverly Wine Walk and the Go Jen Go Foundation, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing critical financial assistance to local individuals and families inΒ Charlotte who are battling breast cancer.Β
3 South Carolina women charged with fraudulently receiving more than $107K in combined SNAP food stamps
Three women from South Carolina were arrested in unrelated cases over the past several weeks for fraudulently receiving a combined total of more than $107,000 in SNAP food stamp benefits, according to arrest warrants.
Center for employment opportunities helps formerly incarcerated find jobs
The Center for Employment opportunities helps formerly incarcerated people find stable employment after their release helpingΒ to reduce the number of re - offenders.Β
Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering
U.S. stocks are tumbling following a discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trumpβs announced tariffs could take effect.
Section of Rea Road to close for pipe replacement in Charlotte
N.C. Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews will temporarily close Rea Road south of Providence Lane West on Monday, May 5, weather permitting.
Shannon Park residents remember deadly officer ambush one year later
Residents in the Shannon Park neighborhood say they still remember the deadly officer ambush that left four officers dead on April 29th, 2024.
New learning center provides online assistance and job hunting opportunities
Charlotte non-profit selected by AT&T for large award to help Charlotte community access online resources.
Free summer concert series returning to Mint Hill
The Town of Mint Hill will launch its annual Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 17, which will last until September.
Popular North Carolina mountain destination named one of the BEST locations for Motherβs Day
A popular travel destination in North Carolina has been named one of the best locations to treat your mom for Mother's Day!
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.
Driver wanted in deadly north Charlotte hit-and-run
A man died early Monday morning after an SUV hit him in north Charlotte and kept going.
One year since officers killed in Charlotte ambush
The Charlotte community is remembering four officers killed in the line of duty exactly one year ago Tuesday.Β
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs
The White House says President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts.
$55M in grants available to help small businesses in western NC
Local governments in western North Carolina can apply for grants from a new $55 million state infrastructure program designed to help small businesses in the region recover from Hurricane Helene.
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