North Carolina News

Missing Davidson Teen Located And Safe

Missing 16-year-old from Davidson has now been located and is safe, according to officials.

Volunteer Fire Departments Fighting to Stay Open Amid Funding Issues

Two long-time volunteer fire departments are fighting to stay open in Mecklenburg County. Department leaders got a chance to make their case to County Commissioners on Tuesday night.

Mother Of Teen Shot In West Charlotte Says Daughter Was Targeted

19-year-old Brianna Stephenson died Monday from her injuries

Cabarrus County Cancels Senior Health And Wellness Expo Due To Coronavirus

Cabarrus County has canceled the Wednesday, March 11th Senior Health and Wellness Expo at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center following the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recommendation that those over 65 or those with underlying health conditions avoid large gatherings.

Woman Killed In Traffic Accident Involving Tractor Trailer In Salisbury

Police say a woman from Salisbury was killed in a wreck involving a tractor trailer.

Kyle Allen Signs One-Year Extension With Panthers

Quarterback Kyle Allen, who was set to become an exclusive rights free agent, has signed a one-year contract.

Teenager Dies Following Drive-By Shooting In West Charlotte

The 19-year-old victim of a drive-by shooting in west Charlotte has died due to her injuries. Stephenson was pronounced dead on March 9. This case is now being investigated as a homicide.

Family Asks For Public’s Help After Man Dies In Rock Hill Police Custody

On Monday night the family of a man who died in police custody in Rock Hill raised money to conduct their own autopsy.

CANCELED: WCCB Charlotte's CW To Air NCHSAA Basketball State Championship Games

The NCHSAA Basketball State Championships have been postponed indefinitely due to the threat from the coronavirus.

WANTED: Jeremiah Fincher

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jeremiah Fincher who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

WANTED: Billy Simpson

The CMPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Billy Simpson who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitor.

Community Concerns About Size Of New Schools

Parents Upset About Plan to Cut Number of Classrooms at New High Schools

CMS leaders are defending plans to cut the number of classrooms in three new high schools. Parents accuse the district of breaking its promise to voters who passed the 2017 bond.

Coronavirus Impacts In The Charlotte Area

There are no cases in the Charlotte region. A man from Spartanburg county, who passed through Charlotte-Douglas Airport on his way home from Italy, has a confirmed case of coronavirus. He did not have any symptoms while at the airport.

Five More People In Wake County Test Positive For Coronavirus, Says NC Health Dept.

Five more people in Wake County tested presumptively positive Monday for coronavirus, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Burke County Man Arrested After Stealing Car Parts

Burke County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest on a suspect who was stealing metal car parts to exchange for cash.

Town Of Boiling Springs And Gardner-Webb Partner To Host New Music Festival

The Town of Boiling Springs and Gardner-Webb University are hosting a new music festival, Webbstock 2020, on March 28 from 3 to 9 p.m.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Department Provides COVID-19 Update

The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department provided an update on the county's preparations and response to COVID-19 after an announcement that a confirmed case of the virus passed through the CLT Airport.