Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | April 18th and April 19th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
North Carolina News
Duke announces contract extension with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season
Duke has agreed to a contract extension with football coach Manny Diaz through the 2031 season.
Several injured in Gastonia crash involving ambulance
Police said several people were injured in a crash involving an ambulance in Gastonia on Thursday.
Carolina Hurricanes head into the playoffs showing more scoring punch with depth, Ehlers' arrival
The Carolina Hurricanes are headed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs showing more scoring punch.
Couple charged after child found with drugs in system, deputies say
A couple is facing child abuse charges after a toddler was found with drugs in her system in Union County.
Top sporting events around Charlotte | April 16th – April 22nd
Catch the last two Charlotte Checkers home games this season along with many other sporting events this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Charlotte Water to implement voluntary water restrictions amid ongoing dry conditions
Charlotte Water plans to implement voluntary water restrictions starting next week amid the ongoing drought.
Panthers may look to add more playmakers for QB Bryce Young in the NFL draft
It's certainly not out of the realm of possibility that Morgan could go the wide receiver route again given Xavier Legette's struggles to make an impact at the NFL level.
Narcan vending machines added in Gaston County
They're each stocked Naloxone, test strips, hygiene kits, and safe sex kits
Iredell Water asks customers to restrict outdoor usage during drought
A local water system is asking customers to help conserve water in the extreme heat and dry conditions. Iredell Water is the first in our area to implement water restrictions this season.
‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ coming to Charlotte for first time
North America’s largest touring Titanic exhibition is coming to Charlotte for the first time.
Pedestrian hit, killed by train in southeast Charlotte
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train in southeast Charlotte on Monday.
Woman charged with murder after stabbing in Cornelius, police say
Police arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection to a deadly stabbing in Cornelius.
Motorcyclist killed in overnight Statesville crash
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision involving a motorcyclist in Iredell County.
William Shatner appearing at Ovens Auditorium
Adam Wurtzel spoke with the legendary William Shatner, ahead of his appearance at Ovens Auditorium.
LaMelo Ball punches team mascot Hugo twice after Hornets knock Heat out of play-in tournament
In a wild sequence, Ball avenged two critical mistakes just seconds earlier by scoring on a driving right-handed layup with 4.7 seconds left, and Charlotte prevailed after Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s layup attempt on the other of the court as time expired.
90s moving in with increased fire threat
We’re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn’t want to budge.
Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Knights
WCCB visited the Charlotte Knights at Truist Field to see what's new this season, as well as highlighting your chance to win 4 tickets to a Knights game of your choice!
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