North Carolina News

Cannabis A Big Winner On Election Night. Where Do The Carolinas Stand?

Leading up to election day, there was a lot of talk about “blue wave” or “red wave,” when really it was the “green wave” that swept from nearly coast to coast.

Lake Norman Rv Resort Arson Suspect Wanted

Surveillance Video Shows Lake Norman RV Resort Arson Suspect Catch Fire During Breaking And Entering

An arson suspect caught themselves on fire after breaking into an RV resort in Sherrills Ford.

Election Officials Urge Patience as Absentee-By-Mail Vote Counted in NC

North Carolina election officials are urging patience as we wait for counties to finish tallying absentee-by-mail and provisional ballots.

15-Year-Old Accused In Union County Crime Spree

The Union County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a 15-year-old boy after connecting him to several crimes that happened in Indian Trail.

Man Wanted By Iredell County Sheriff's Office For Sexual Assault And Kidnapping

Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for 40-year-old Akura Rickett in connection to a reported sexual assault that stemmed from a domestic violence incident.

Deputies: Second Suspect Charged In Connection To Fatal Conover Shooting

Catawba County deputies have identified and arrested a second suspect in connection with the Conover murder of a 28-year-old man that happened in October.

Shelby Man Faces Up To 7 Years In Prison For Robberies In Catawba And Burke Counties

Investigators say 20-year-old Kamau Clark will serve a five to seven year prison sentence for his involvement in a pair of robberies in Catawba and Burke counties.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

N.C. State Board Of Elections Holds A News Conference

North Carolina State Board leaders hold a news conference providing updates on the post-election processes.

Armed Suspect Arrested At Mecklenburg County Polling Site

Armed Man Arrested At North Charlotte Polling Site Facing New Charges

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say an armed 36-year-old man who was arrested Tuesday at a north Charlotte polling site is now facing additional charges after returning to the property following his release from jail.

Roy Cooper Re-Elected As Governor Of North Carolina

Democrat Roy Cooper defeats Republican Dan Forest in the North Carolina governor race, according to the Associated Press.

Operation Christmas Child Seasonal Employment Opportunities Open At Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is currently hiring Operation Christmas Child seasonal employees to work side-by-side and guide thousands of volunteers as they process gift-filled shoeboxes.

Tackling Racism With The Ywca Central Carolinas

YWCA CEO: White People Need To "Lean All The Way In" To Help Eliminate Racism

It's up to white people to lean all the way in to help eliminate racism. That's one of the messages from the white woman who leads YWCA Central Carolinas. Here is a look at the work the YWCA is doing, and wants you to be part of.

Carolina Panthers' Safety Tre Boston Buys Family Matching Diamond Pendants

Carolina Panthers' safety Tre Boston gifted his family with matching "33" diamond pendants. Boston wears jersey number 33 for the Panthers.

Charlotte Events: Art Crawl, We Are Hip Hop & Movies at Victoria Yards

Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City partners has a rundown of the top events happening in Charlotte.

Mary C. Curtis: Election Results 2020

WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has a breakdown of the election results.

Gaston County Man Wins ‘Big Money’ With Last $1 Million Top Prize

Daniel Kennedy of Belmont lucked out on the final Big Money $1 million top prize.

Charlotte's Three City Bond Packages All Pass In 2020 Election

The $197.2 million bond referenda package in the November 3 election has been passed. The bonds will fund construction and revitalization of transportation corridors including streets and sidewalks, more affordable housing, and improvements to neighborhoods in established and emerging high-growth areas.