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No widespread snow, but area-wide freezing temperatures ahead

A strong cold front early next week brings our first freeze of the season and even a few mountain snowflakes.

Voters decide to increase sales tax to fund transportation

Charlotte voters have decided to pay more taxes to fund transportation improvements on rails, roads and buses.

Michael Jordan's race team just scored a major win against NASCAR

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a key victory for two race teams, one owned by Michael Jordan, that further pressures NASCAR to settle the antitrust lawsuit filed against it by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.

A Tech Reboot for Charlotte Nonprofits

Apparo is helping Charlotte nonprofits serve more families by providing technology support through its year-long G.A.I.N. program. Six organizations recently graduated after receiving training, mentorship, new hardware and tech grants.

Mixed Messages On Next Round Of Snap Benefits

SNAP recipients unsure whether they'll get benefits for November

A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to use emergency funds to cover the cost of SNAP but the administration says it will only partially pay leaving people to wonder how much they will get for November and when.

Election Guide For 2025 General Municipal Elections

Check out WCCB's Election Guide for the 2025 General Municipal Elections.

Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges’ rulings

President Donald Trump’s administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program after a pair of judges’ rulings required the payments to continue.

Statesville woman arrested for possession of controlled substances

Iredell County Sheriff's deputies searched a woman's vehicle and seized drugs and drug paraphernalia.

WATCH | CMPD Chief Estella Patterson speaks publicly for first time

Newly named Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief Estella Patterson speaks publicly for the first time.

Ballantyne's Backyard to host the fourth annual walk-through light show, Nov. 28–Dec. 30, 2025

The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and bigger than ever.

CMPD identifies victims of north Charlotte double homicide

Police released the identities of two men killed in a north Charlotte shooting.

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

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

Officer injured after being hit by suspected drunk driver in Mooresville

A Mooresville police officer is recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the officer’s vehicle on Saturday night.

Fire crews work to rescue horses in overturned trailer

Charlotte Fire crews spent several hours working to rescue horses after a trailer overturned in northwest Charlotte.

Packers want to maintain focus for Panthers game with Eagles rematch looming

The Carolina Panthers will get quarterback Bryce Young back after he missed the Buffalo Bills game with an ankle injury.

Road rage arrest leads to ‘ghost guns’

A road rage arrest leads to police confiscating two ghost guns in Monroe.

CMPD officer’s actions under investigation after fight at West Charlotte High School

Parents are outraged as a shocking video continues to circulate online, showing a CMPD officer slamming a West Charlotte High School student to the ground.