Bring in the New Year with the 47th Annual Lake Norman New Year's Day Barefoot Challenge
The 47th Annual Lake Norman New Yearβs Day Barefoot Challenge between 25-30 water skiers.
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Man wanted for burglary and assault after police say he ransacked a Belmont apartment
Police need help finding a man wanted for ransacking an apartment on McLean Avenue in Belmont. Detectives say Andrew Johnson also attacked two woman and fired a gun hurting two men.
Monroe man charged with animal cruelty after police say they found severely emaciated dogs at his home
A tip led to the discovery of what police are calling severely emaciated dogs at a home in Monroe.
704 Shop and Animal Care and Control partner to help raise funds for shelter programs
A new t-shirt dropped by 704 Shop features a dog on the front and the phrase: ADOPT, LICK SHELTER LIFE GOODBYE. The clothing store says $7.04 of every purchased shirt will be donated to Animal Care and Control.
Holiday drinking trends & spending revealed
Charlotte residents are expected to be spending much less on alcohol this holiday season,Β with onlyΒ 7%Β planning toΒ splurge overΒ $200Β onΒ alcohol, and it'sΒ millennialsΒ who are leading the charge.Β
JD Vance and his wife tour western North Carolina to survey Helene damage
Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election. Vance and his wife, Usha, visited the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, which was flooded with 4 to 6 inches of water in the storm.
NC Utilities Commission approves Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates
Starting Dec. 1, rates for Duke Energy Progress residential customers in North Carolina fell by 4.5% as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the utility's power plants.
Get to know your city: Plaza Midwood
This week, weβre diving into Plaza Midwood, one of the Queen Cityβs most eclectic and dynamic communities. From its rich history to its thriving culture, Plaza Midwood is a must-see for both locals and visitors alike.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about Pneumonia
While flu and Covid seem to get all the headlines, now is a good time to talk about another respiratory illness that is also aroundβpneumonia.
Up 'n Adam: Stuff the Truck 2024
Lauren McDonald and Adam Wurtzel spread holiday cheer during the Salvation Army Angel Tree program's Stuff the Truck 2024.
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
Americaβs job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employersβ payrolls.
Underage boy charged with double murder in Salisbury
Police have arrested an underage boy and charged him with two murders that happened last weekend in Salisbury.
NC House to vote on bill next week that would take power from gov. & AG
Change will likely come next week when the state house votes on Senate Bill 382. The bill takes away the governor's Board of Elections tiebreaker. Instead, it would go to the state auditor, the soon to be highest ranking republican in North Carolina.
Cold Weather Advisory in effect for the Mountains
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Mountains tonight as wind chills could drop as low as 10 below zero.
WCCB and The Salvation Army 'Stuffed The Truck' at Bojangles Coliseum
WCCB's 10th annual 'Stuff The Truck' event took place Thursday at Bojangles Coliseum, partnering with The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program to help families in need this Christmas.
North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say
North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position.
Outback brings Koala at the Malla to Concord Mills
Outback Steakhouse is kicking off its Koala at the Malla activation, beginning at the Concord Mills Mall!
Wife pleads guilty to murder of woman found in home with husband
A wife accused of killing another woman she found inside her home with her husband will spend at least five years in prison. Stephanie Alexander pleaded guilty Thursday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Tyra Crosby.
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