North Carolina News

Seattle's Scott Fitterer Accepts Panthers Offer For GM Position

The Carolina Panthers announce former Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer as the team's new general manager.

Mecklenburg County Health Officials Hold A COVID-19 News Conference Amid Rising Cases

Public Health Director Gibbie Harris and health officials provide a COVID-19 update for Mecklenburg County amid rising case counts.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update

Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.

Ex-General Is Cooper's Choice For Military Affairs Secretary

A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooper’s choice as North Carolina’s next military and veterans affairs secretary.

Novant Health To Open 6 Statewide Mass Vaccination Administration Sites Delivering 1 Million Doses By April

Novant Health has announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation.

Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child

A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Gov. Roy Cooper Mobilizes N.C. National Guard For Deployment Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration

Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to help with security in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh as President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, according to a news release.

First 100X The Cash Prize Brings $2 Million Win To Catawba County Man

Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top prize.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Dish

WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.

Public-Private Partnership Targets 1 Million Vaccinations by July 4

Honeywell, Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte Motor Speedway to coordinate mass vaccination events focused on frontline workers, general public and underserved communities.

Teen Hits Family Inside A Golf Cart With An Suv

2 Young Children Thrown From Golf Cart After Driver Seems To Intentionally Slam Into Them

A 9-year-old girl, a 16-month-old toddler and their dad were in that golf cart. The kids were thrown from the vehicle and were hurt. They're all OK but still very shaken up.

City Of Gastonia Partners With Bird Rides Bringing Electric Scooters To Its Downtown Area

City of Gastonia officials say they are partnering with Bird Rides, Inc. to bring up to 50 electric scooters to its downtown area.

New Flyover Ramp Changes Traffic Flow For I-85 Interchange In Cabarrus County

Transit officials say starting Friday, January 15th drivers taking Dale Earnhardt Boulevard to Interstate 85 South will be able to take a new flyover ramp as part of the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County.

Several Museums In Mecklenburg County Closing For Three Weeks Due To Increase In COVID Cases

Several museums in the Charlotte area are closing for three weeks after Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a Directive that is requesting residents to stay home due to the increase in coronavirus cases in the county.

Iredell Health System Vaccinates Over 2,600 Individuals For COVID-19, Plans For More

Officials with Iredell Health System say they have officially vaccinated over 2,600 individuals and plan to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics multiple days a week to provide as many residents with the vaccine as possible.

Despite Pandemic, North Carolina Traffic Deaths Hit 1,500

Traffic deaths in North Carolina last year surpassed 1,500 for the first time in 13 years despite a pandemic during which motorists logged fewer miles statewide, statistics show.

Deputies: 21-Year-Old Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape, Incest

A 21-year-old Taylorsville man was arrested and charged Wednesday for the statutory rape and incest of a child, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.