National News

#Trending: 'Friends' Reunion Confirmed

The couch crew discuss the top news of the week including the highly anticipated 'Friends' reunion on WCCBCharlotte.com.

Wells Fargo Agrees To $3 Billion Settlement Over Fake Account Scandal

Wells Fargo has agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve the criminal and civil investigation into their sales practices involving the opening of millions of accounts without customers permission between 2012 and 2016.

Trump Ally Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison

Trump loyalist and ally Roger Stone was sentenced Thursday to 40 months in federal prison, following an extraordinary move by Attorney General William Barr to back off his Justice Department’s original sentencing recommendation.

NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman Released From Hospital Following Daytona 500 Crash

Roush Fenway Racing says NASCAR driver Ryan Newman has been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center.

Mary C. Curtis: Will the Nevada Democratic Debate be a Game-Changer?

Political contributor Mary C. Curtis talks about what to expect ahead of the Nevada democratic debate.

How NASCAR Is Keeping Their Drivers Safe

Ryan Newman's car spins, goes airborne and flips several times during a fiery crash at the Daytona 500 on Monday. He's now awake and speaking as doctors in Florida treat him for series injuries.

Reports: Greg Olsen Signs One Year Deal With Seahawks

Former Panthers TE, Greg Olsen signs one year deal with the Seahawks worth $7 million.

Bloomberg Makes Debate Stage, Facing Dem Rivals For First Time

Billionaire Mike Bloomberg has qualified for the upcoming Democratic presidential debate, marking the first time he’ll stand alongside the rivals he has so far avoided by bypassing the early voting states and using his personal fortune to define himself through television ads.

Boy Scouts' Future Uncertain After Bankruptcy Filing

Barraged with sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday in hopes of working out a potentially mammoth victim compensation plan that will allow the 110-year-old organization to carry on.

Belk Eliminates Approximately 80 Corporate Positions

Belk is cutting approximately 80 corporate positions, according to Senior Director of Public Relations Jenny Anderson.

South Carolina Community Pays Respects To 6-year-old Girl Found Dead

A memorial for a 6-year-old girl found dead in Cayce, South Carolina continues to grow

Trump Looks To Rev Up His Base At Daytona 500

President Donald Trump is out to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500 on Sunday.

President Trump Holding Charlotte Rally The Night Before Primary

President Donald Trump will be hosting a Keep America Great Rally in Charlotte the night before next month’s primary elections.

Bernie Sanders Hosts Campaign Rally At Belk Theater In Charlotte

Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is hosting a campaign rally at Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Charlotte on Friday, February 14th.

Coronavirus Monitoring Continues, Threat to General Population Remains Low

Fifteen people in the United States have tested positive for the Coronavirus as of Thursday evening. Cabarrus county, North Carolina joins the list of local counties monitoring people for possible exposure.

Free Tax Filing Has Confused Many Americans. Here's Help.

The majority of individual taxpayers in the U.S. are eligible to file their taxes online for free, yet many may be unaware or confused by how to do so.

Health Officials In Cabarrus County Monitoring Residents Who Recently Traveled To China For Coronavirus

Cabarrus Health Alliance staff are monitoring residents from Cabarrus County who recently traveled to or through mainland China for the Coronavirus, according to a news release.

Pete Buttigieg Hosting Town Hall Meeting In Charlotte On Feb. 27th

Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg is hosting a town hall meeting in Charlotte on February 27th.

Mary C. Curtis: New Hampshire Primary Results

Senator Bernie Sanders has won New Hampshire's presidential primary edging out rival Pete Buttigieg. Political contributor Mary C. Curtis looks at the winners and those who fell short.