43rd Annual Heroes Convention returns to Charlotte June 20th-June 22nd
HeroesCon is a "must" on the summer schedule. The event brings drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.
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TSA makes unusual discovery inside passenger's cane at Charlotte airport
During a routine X-ray screening on Tuesday, a TSA officer noticed something didn't seem right about a walking cane. They did a further inspection and found a knife and a saw blade hidden inside the cane.
Ballantyne Honors Blood Donor Day With Blood Drive June 24th
On Tuesday, June 24th, head over to Brixham Park for the Ballantyne Blood Drive, just shortly after World Blood Donor Day.
2 local authors team-up to create book fair in Charlotte for Black and brown children
WCCB Charlotte's Deirnesa Jefferson has more on how the book fair hopes to educate and inspire children.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP kicks off its 30th Juneteenth celebration
It kicked off with a prayer service Wednesday night. There's a screening of a documentary on the history of Juneteenth on Friday. The celebration continues through the weekend with it's big event planned for Saturday.
Boater cited after confrontation on Mountain Island Lake
Video of a confrontation between boaters on Mountain Island Lake is getting a lot of attention on social media. The dangerous run-in is raising questions about wake regulations on the water.
One person shot in afternoon shooting on North Church Street
One person is in the hospital after a shooting in north Charlotte just outside of Uptown.
Crime Scene Investigators work Charlotte's latest shooting
The scene was at Rex Chapman Road off Milton Road at the Sycamore Station apartments. MEDIC confirms it took one person to the hospital with life threatening injuries.
Community celebrates Juneteenth with several events around Charlotte
From Uptown to University City, Juneteenth celebrations covered Charlotte on Thursday.
Local children's authors planning black book fair for underserved youth
Together they hope the black book fair can help to increase access and provide free books for children in underserved communities.
Belmont’s K9 Saro receives body armor donation in honor of fallen K9 Blitz
Belmont Police’s K9 Saro received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization.
North Carolina lawmakers finalize bill that would scrap 2030 carbon reduction goal
North Carolina legislators have finalized a bill that would eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a landmark 2021 law.
North Carolina residents are the 5th-best tippers in the country
Research reveals North Carolina residents are the 5th-best tippers in the country.
Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | June 19-June 25
The Charlotte Checkers look to make a comeback in the Calder Cup Finals plus the FIFA Club World Cup hits Charlotte. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
Trump delays TikTok ban deadline again
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
Check out this guide to learn about what Juneteenth is and how to celebrate it.
New park in Uptown Charlotte officially opens this weekend
People living in or visiting Uptown will soon have a new park to enjoy this summer. McColl Park officially opens this weekend on South Tryon Street.
Wadesboro Police Department says it's committed to professionalism after controversial K9 officer death
Interim Chief Thedis Spencer hopes to open up lines of communication between the people of Wadesboro and the police. He also says hiring more patrol officers is a priority.
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