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Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

The House has approved President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | July 19th and July 20th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Queen City Restaurant Week, Sip and Shop Pop Up, and Sycamore Brewing's Country Fest Brunch. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!

Police in Gastonia shot and killed a suspect they say fired at them.

UPDATE: Suspect killed after police in Gastonia say he shot at them

A suspect is dead after police say he opened fire on them in Gastonia.

Zachary Ramey is charged with the murder of Candice Aufrecht.

Man charged with murder of missing Lincoln Co. woman

A Georgia man is in custody charged with the murder of a Lincoln County woman whose family reported her missing in 2023.

Gov. Stein Issues State Of Emergency Afer Chantal

Gov. Stein issues state of emergency after Chantal

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency -- for areas impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month.

Sunny Sweeney Discusses Upcoming Shows Including Her Performance Tonight At The Neighborhood Theater

Sunny Sweeney talks to Adam Wurtzel about upcoming shows and more!

Sunny Sweeney talks to Adam Wurtzel about her style of classic country music, producing her latest album, and upcoming tour dates.

Caldwell Co. Commissioner apologizes after physical altercation with fellow commissioner

Commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter come to blows in front of a packed room on Monday. Several people ran to the front of the room to break up the brawl.

21-year-old driver charged after deadly wreck kills two of his passengers

21-year-old Braiden Cole is accused of driving while impaired. Troopers say he lost control of the 2013 Ford Fusion he was driving, flipped and crashed into several trees around 2:15AM on Boggs Road.

WCCB Charlotte obtains CMS plan for ICE agents in schools

Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WCCB now has the presentation delivered to CMS school administrators discussing how the school plans to handle immigration enforcement moving forward.

North Carolina governor doesn't appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges against state Republican legislative leaders.

Healthy Headlines: Hip And Knee Replacement Procedures

Healthy Headlines: Life-changing replacement procedures

In today’s Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens talks with Dr. James Fraser, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Cotswold, about hip and knee replacement procedures, and how it can be life changing for people who have learned to live with pain and discomfort.