North Carolina News

New Effort to House Homeless Veterans in Charlotte

The City of Charlotte, the county and the Department of Veterans Affairs are joining forces to find them homes.

Help Local Vets Repair a 400 Pound American Flag

Arguably the biggest American free-flying flag in the country is damaged, and veterans need help getting it repaired.

Teachers, Lawmakers Call for Guns in Schools

Do North Carolinians want guns in schools? Some teachers and lawmakers do.

SIM Confirms Person Returning from West Africa is Missionary

International Christian mission agency SIM confirmed today that the person Mecklenburg County Health Department reported Saturday evening as returning from West Africa to the Charlotte area and classified as “some risk” for Ebola infection is an SIM missionary.

Lawmakers To Appeal NC's Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

The battle over same sex marriages in North Carolina isn't over yet. Two lawmakers are challenging a judge's order that allowed the unions and a U.S. appeals court upheld gay marriage bans in four other states.

Pineville Matthews Road Closed While Officers Investigate Crash Scene

A suspect trying to get away from police is blamed for causing a nasty crash that caused a major traffic jam in south Charlotte.

Police Make Arrest In North Charlotte Double Shooting

Police say one person is dead and another injured after a double shooting in north Charlotte.

Thom Tillis Speaks on Senate Win

A day after narrowly unseating incumbent Kay Hagan, Tillis spoke in Cornelius Wednesday about developing bipartisan efforts to boost the economy.

Republican Thom Tillis Wins North Carolina Senate Race

Republican candidate Thom Tillis beat incumbent Kay Hagan in the North Carolina senatorial race.

Early Returns Show 'No' Vote to Sales Tax Hike

If early vote totals are any indication, teachers in Mecklenburg County will not be getting a raise.

Charlotte Voters Approve $146 Million in Bonds

Early numbers show overwhelming support for bonds supporting transportation, low-income housing, and neighborhood improvements.

WCCB Reporting from Hagan, Tillis Watch Parties

WCCB's Audrina Bigos and Courtney Francisco report from the Thom Tillis and Kay Hagan watch parties as both candidates await election results.

MerleFest Announces Ticket Sale and Festival Dates

The popular Americana festival, MerleFest, has announced its 2015 dates as well as confirmed appearances and initial ticket sale dates.

Kay Hagan Wins Re-election In North Carolina Senate Race

Democratic Senator Kay Hagan has been re-elected to the North Carolina Senate.

Voters to Decide on $146 Million in Bonds

Voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve nearly $146 million in bonds for projects including transportation, low-income housing and neighborhood improvements.