North Carolina News

Whataburger announces Multi-Year partnership with Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC

Whataburger today announced a multi-year partnership designating Whataburger as a Proud Partner of both the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC.

Local fundraiser happening next month benefits children

The Hope Walk fundraiser is happening at McAlpine Creek Park on Saturday, September 13th at 9 a.m.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.

CMPD takes on CFD for charity baseball game

CMPD took on the Charlotte Fire Department for a friendly game of baseball Friday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt in Gaston County shooting

Gaston County police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another hurt.

Two arrested in Burke County homicide investigation

Two men are charged with second-degree murder after a homicide in Burke County.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 23rd

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, August 23rd.

Gaston County Mugshots August 23rd

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, August 23rd.

Beaches reopen in New York and North Carolina after Hurricane Erin

New York and North Carolina have begun reopening beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin.

Early voting underway for municipal primary election

Voters in Mecklenburg County can now cast their early ballots for the primary municipal election.

Arrest made after deadly stabbing on light rail train

Police have made an arrest after a deadly stabbing inside of a light rail train in South End on Friday night.

Rising Spotlight: NCDHHS

In today’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Zack Moore, State Epidemiologist and Epidemiology Section Chief with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, who shares valuable information about NCDHHS’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 23rd and August 24th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte vintage market, a visit to the Comedy Zone, and the 2025 Carolina Theatre summer film series. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!