North Carolina News

House Passes Charlotte Airport Bill

State lawmakers have pushed through a bill that supporters hope will close the question of who should run Charlotte-Douglas International.

Law Enforcement Agencies Secretly Collecting Cell Phone Data

Police departments are possibly spying in secret! That's what public records requests show: covert NSA-style cell phone eavesdropping.

Militants March Closer to Baghdad as Iraq Crisis Increases

Five warships and more than 500 Marines, including some from Camp Lejeune, are on standby in the Persian Gulf.

New Law Clarifies Charlotte's Role in its Airport

The General Assembly has clarified that the Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be run by a commission overseeing all aspects of the airport on behalf of the city.

No Swim Advisory Issued for Portion of Lake Wylie

A no swimming advisory was issued today for a portion of Lake Wylie in Charlotte.

Police Need Help Locating Missing Mooresville Man

A silver alert has been issued for a 73-year-old man believed to be suffering from dementia.

Two Firefighters Disciplined for Crash

Two Charlotte firefighters received discipline for a crash that totaled a firetruck in Ballantyne.

Winthrop University President Suspended

After meeting in a seven hour special executive session, Winthrop University trustees voted 12-1 to give President Jamie Comstock Williamson notice for termination.

Police Looking for BB&T Armed Robbery Suspect

Investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a man involved in an armed robbery at the BB&T Bank on Main Street in Valdese.

Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mill Getting Help In Q.C.

Dozens of dogs rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Rutherford County are being treated in Charlotte.

Monroe Doesn't Want to 'Sit' on Bianca Tanner Investigation

It's been upgraded from a missing person to a homicide case.

VA Secretary Visits North Carolina

Veterans in North Carolina tell WCCB that widespread problems in VA facilities have been building for years.

Sheriff: Mentally Handicapped Man Severely Abused By Caregiver

A Casar man is in custody for abusing a mentally handicapped man.

First Case of Chikungunya In North Carolina

The first case of chikungunya in North Carolina was confirmed in a resident who recently traveled to the Caribbean.

Motel Manager Arrested On Drug Charges

Manager of a Lenoir motel, 40- year-old Urmil Patel, and another man, 30-year-old Jerry Lindsey, faces several drug-related charges after a police search on Tuesday.