North Carolina News

'Security Concern' Onboard Plane at Charlotte-Douglas

A U.S. Airways flight from Dallas to Charlotte requested security assistance upon arrival Friday. The FBI says there was a "security concern" on board the flight.

Senator Kay Hagan Sits Down to Talk with Will Kennedy

Democrat Kay Hagan leads Republican Thom Tillis by the slimmest of margins. We sat down with Senator Hagan to talk about the issues.

UNC Investigation Finds Huge Academic Fraud

An independent investigation into academic fraud at the UNC-Chapel Hill finds the school pushed student-athletes to take phony courses.

Former Police Chief Sentenced in Corruption Case

A federal judge sentenced former Police Chief Woody Burgess for embezzlement.

County Limits Tobacco Use in Parks and Government Property

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has adopted a Board of Health Rule and County ordinance to limit tobacco use on government-owned property.

Search continues for missing 60-year-old man

Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man they say went missing from a senior living facility in east Charlotte.

Thom Tillis Sits Down to Talk Campaign Issues with Will Kennedy

With early voting for the November 4th election beginning this week, Thom Tillis sat down with me today to talk about the issues.

Carolina Balloon Fest | PHOTOS

Check out these photos from Carolina Balloon Fest in Statesville N.C.

Teen Shot & Killed By Rifle In Dad's Truck

Teen riding in father's pickup was killed when a rifle somehow fired inside the truck.

Sick Passenger Triggers Ebola Protocol At CLT

A sick woman on a US Airways flight triggered the Ebola protocol at Charlotte Douglas.

Inmate Accused Of Trying To Kill Administrator At NC Prison

A North Carolina inmate has been charged with attempted first degree murder of a administrator at Lanesboro Correctional Institution.

NC Department Of Health and Human Services Creates Web Site About Ebola

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has created an Ebola web page that provides information to the public and local healthcare providers.

Blasting at I-85 Weigh Station Construction Site This Weekend

Excavation continues on the construction site of the new I-85 weigh station in Gaston County, and crews will temporarily shut down a portion of the interstate Sunday to perform a brief blasting operation.

Student Drone First to Give Bird's-Eye View of HS Football Game

They describe themselves as "computer nerds", but members of a high school club in Cary, North Carolina are suddenly very popular.

Gas Prices Under $3 In Charlotte Area

You can officially get gas in North Carolina for under $3 a gallon. WCCB spotted gas for under $3 a gallon at several stores in the University area Wednesday.