North Carolina News

Charlotte restaurant owner worries tariffs could mean higher prices for customers

Charlotte restaurants are paying close attention to moves made by President Donald Trump. Imposed tariffs could raise costs for local eateries.

Carolina Panthers sign RB Rico Dowdle

The Carolina Panthers have signed running back Rico Dowdle, one day after releasing Miles Sanders.

American Athletic Conference sets minimum for schools to share with athletes at $10M over 3 years

The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.

North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address

New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State address that he wants a Hurricane Helene aid bill on his desk and seeks to help make living expenses affordable across the state.

Five arrested in Rowan County drug raid

Five people were arrested Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotic activity in Rowan County.

Cartons of eggs sit inside cooler at Norma's Sweets Bakery Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephen Smith)

Egg prices hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but relief may be coming

Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.

EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs

The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.

Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, but delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.

JUCO association and 16 coaches groups ask NCAA to make transfer rules equitable

The National Junior College Athletic Association, with the support of 16 national coaches associations, is asking the NCAA to make transfer rules equitable for two-year college athletes.

Doors officially open at second Cabarrus Library and Active Living Center

Members of the community attended the grand opening of new Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge—the first County facility in the area.

Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three

Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.

University City Wine Fest Returns with New “Wine on the Water” Experience on April 11-12

Picture this: a stunning lakeside sunset, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the soft melody of live music filling the air.

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot

New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.

Governor to deliver first State of the State Address

Stein will highlight his vision for the future of North Carolina, ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and urge the General Assembly to invest in economic opportunity, workforce development, families and children, public schools, and public safety.