North Carolina News

Fans Pack Charlotte Motor Speedway for Pole Night

May is Motorsports Month in North Carolina, and Round Two of the blockbuster of racing is in full gear.

Race Week Events Attract Fans From All 50 States

Hundreds of thousands of fans will attend race week events from Uptown to the Speedway. The "10 Greatest Days in Racing" brings fans from all 50 states and beyond to the Charlotte area.

NC DOT Signs Contract On I-77 Toll Lane Project

Despite pleas not to from residents and local elected leaders, the state DOT has signed the contract for the I-77 toll lane project.

Drivers, Commissioners Want Toll Lane Delayed

Mecklenburg County Commissioners vote for resolution asking NCDOT to delay toll lane.

Prayer Problems in Lincoln County Surface at Meeting

The County Commissioners adopted a policy Monday that allows all religions to pray at commission meetings.

CMPD Preparing for Kerrick Criminal Trial

The trial starts July 20, but CMPD has a June 11 deadline for what they're hoping to accomplish.

State Orders Inspections on All Rear-Engine School Buses

Five students from Porter Ridge Middle School were hurt on Monday when an engine hose burst, spraying them with hot anti-freeze.

$2.25 Million Civil Settlement for Ferrell Family

The pay out from the City of Charlotte comes before CMPD Officer Wes Kerrick has his day in criminal court. Kerrick's attorneys wonder how city officials came to the agreement without having seen any of the evidence in the case.

Transportation Secretary: I-77 Toll Lanes Will Not Be Delayed

Several local towns have passed resolutions asking the DOT to put the brakes on the project.

Duke Energy Gives Water to Residents Near Coal Ash Ponds

Duke says it is just being a good neighbor, not admitting its coal ash ponds may be to blame.

Backlash After Commissioner Vows to Keep Public Prayers Christian

Commissioner says no other religions are welcome to pray at meetings.

Huntersville Commissioners Want More Information on I-77 Toll Lane

The town board approved a resolution Monday night, asking the state for more information on an added clause in the contract.

Defense Brings New Accusations in Wes Kerrick Trial

Game-changing accusations in a Mecklenburg County courtroom as the attorneys for a CMPD officer charged with manslaughter started peeling back the layers of their case.

Hurricane Hunters: An Inside Look

WCCB Meteorologist Greg Armbrecht gets an inside look at the tech hurricane hunters use to keep you safe all season long.

Court Documents Reveal New Info in Jonathan Ferrell Shooting

Kerrick's attorneys say witnesses have indicated that Jonathan Ferrell ingested illegal drugs, possibly marijuana and other substances, the night of the shooting.