Charlotte mother charged with child abuse, accused of beating her son
A Charlotte mother is charged with felony child abuse, accused of beating her 8-year-old son with an extension cord.
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UPDATE: Trump taps national security adviser Waltz for UN envoy
President Donald Trump said heβs nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake up of his national security team.
Chill out: The best places to swim in and around Charlotte
Whether you're seeking natural quarries, splash pads, scenic lakes, or family-friendly pools, WCCB has a list of the top Charlotte swim destinations.
Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries
SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada β after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew out.
Search for shooter after man killed in Salisbury
Police were called to South Clay Street around 9:45 pm on Wednesday and found 21-year-old David Anderson lying in the front yard of a home. Investigators say he had been shot several times.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about melanoma
Next Monday is Melanoma Monday, a day encouraging everyone to get in the habit of examining their skin for skin cancer. In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Dr. Peter Turk, medical director of surgical oncology at Novant Health Cancer Institute, about melanoma, what causes it, and signs and symptoms should we all look out for.
Mother charged with murder 2 years after baby's drug death
A woman is in jail in Caldwell County charged with murder and felony child abuse after the fentanyl death of her baby in 2023.
Trump's health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
The Trump administration is calling for more reliance on behavioral therapy for transgender youth instead of broader gender-affirming medical care.
NCDOT launches program to keep work zones safe
In another effort to help maintain safety in work zones, NCDOT is working with off-duty law enforcement officers to increase driversβ awareness.
Charlotte woman grateful to be alive after bullets fly through her home
A Druid Hills resident is grateful to be alive after her home was riddled with bullets Tuesday night, now she wants police to step up patrol in the neighborhood.
Walmart remodeling 41 North Carolina stores
Walmart plans to remodel 41 of its stores across North Carolina in 2025.
North Carolina Republicans already seek to tighten up 2024 immigration enforcement law
North Carolina Republicans managed just last fall to enact their long-sought policy ordering local sheriffs to cooperate with federal agents seeking to locate and deport certain jail inmates.
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.
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.
