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Hornets trade Mark Williams to Suns for 2 first-round picks

The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for two first-round picks.

Charlotte Hornets select Kon Knueppel with No. 4 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Kon Knueppel out of Duke with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Local police working with ICE for operation at a business in Kings Mountain

The Kings Mountain Police Department says it is helping Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents with a Homeland Security Investigation at a fire equipment company.

Fresh Harvest: Assorted Vegetables On Wooden Surface

Experts Predict North Carolina's warmer winter could mean juicier tomatoes and melons this summer

After a warmer-than-average winter across much of North Carolina, home gardeners may find themselves in for an early and abundant summer growing season.

Judge orders NASCAR teams to turn over financial data to stock car series

A federal judge has ordered a dozen NASCAR teams to provide 11 years of financial data to the stock car series as part of an ongoing legal fight but sharply limited what they need to share.

Deputies: Infant suffers drug overdose and dog bite in Caldwell County

Deputies say a 9-month-old infant is in a Charlotte-area hospital after an apparent drug overdose and injuries consistent with a dog bite.

Ants On Dirt And Bread Crumbs On The Table, Insect Infestation In The Kitchen, Need For Detection

Peak Pest Season: How to protect your home and health

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is issuing a timely reminder that rising temperatures, fluctuating wet and dry conditions, and longer days can create perfect conditions for pests.

3-year-old shot in foot by unsecured gun in Burke County

A 3 year old is in the hospital after being shot with an unsecured gun.

Pet of the Week: Meet Charlie Brown!

This week's Pet of the Week is Charlie Brown! Charlie Brown is about 1.5 years old, is a pretty chill guy who occasionally gets the zoomies, and loves treats & stuffies!

Wheel Meal Wednesday: Praise Cheeses

For this week's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel got inside the Praise Cheeses food truck to learn more about their menu offerings.

Monroe Police charge man in deadly hit-and-run

33-year-old Russell McCall, Junior is charged with felony hit and run and driving with a revoked license. Police say McCall hit 59-year-old Carolina-Sanchez Villa early Sunday morning, and left the scene.

16-year-old in hospital recovering after drive-by-shooting in Monroe

A 16-year-old is in the hospital recovering after a drive-by shooting in Monroe. Police believe the teen is one of the suspects, and accidently got shot by an accomplice.

6 People Face Additional Charges In Catawba Co. Mass Shooting

Six people now facing more charges in deadly mass shooting in Catawba Co.

Six people are now facing more charges in connection to the deadly mass shooting in Catawba County. A seventh person has also been charged with four counts of accessory after the fact.

Death investigation underway in south Charlotte after person found dead in pool

A death investigation is underway in south Charlotte. Sources tell WCCB a person was found dead in a backyard pool.

NCDHHS confirms 1st case of measles in state this year

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles in the state this year.

Charlotte woman with stage 4 cancer told to leave mold infested apartment

Cynthia Lidge was informed last week by an attorney hired by Dawson Property Management that an inspection found black mold in her apartment. She had one week to vacate.

Medic Brings Mass Casualty Bus To Boa Stadium For Fifa Match In Extreme Heat

MEDIC brings mass casualty bus to Uptown for Club World Cup match in extreme heat

Triple digit heat sets over Charlotte where tens of thousands of people sit under the sun on the hottest day of the year so far for a FIFA Club World Cup match at Bank of America stadium.