North Carolina News

Governor Cooper: 'Thousands of Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Could Be On The Way In Two Weeks'

North Carolina could receive thousands of doses of the Pfizer Vaccine if FDA gives approval on December 10.

Growing Concerns for Those Living in North Charlotte "Tent City"

There are growing concerns for people living in what's become known as "tent city" in North Charlotte. A new lawsuit is demanding the city and county clear part of the encampment.

Mark Walker Takes Early Jump Into North Carolina Senate Race

Outgoing North Carolina Rep. Mark Walker announced on Tuesday his bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr in 2022, a path the Republican indicated a year ago he’d pursue after his House district shifted to the left during an unscheduled redistricting.

CMPD Releases Surveillance Videos Showing Danquirs Franklin Inside Northwest Charlotte Burger King Prior To Being Killed By Officer In Parking Lot

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released additional videos that capture the moments leading up to the shooting death of Danquirs Franklin at a northwest Charlotte Burger King.

Criminal Record, Sentence Changes Among New North Carolina Laws

New laws began Tuesday in North Carolina that are designed to help more people convicted of lower-level crimes and nonviolent drug trafficking get records cleared or punishments eased.

Hornets Re-Sign Biyombo; Sign Ball And 3 Other Draft Picks

The Hornets have re-signed center Bismack Biyombo and signed all four of this year’s draft picks, including first-round selection LaMelo Ball, on the eve of training camp.

Iredell County Man Bags ‘Bonus’ $100,000 Prize

William Stanley of Mooresville tried his luck on a single $20 ticket and scored a $100,000 prize.

CMS Provides Update On COVID-19 Case Numbers In Schools

Officials with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools update COVID-19 case numbers at schools in our area.

MedAssist Cares Expands Access To Prescription Drugs To North Carolinians

NC MedAssist is actively seeking new patients, thanks to funding from the North Carolina CARES Act, which provides assistance to state, local and Tribal governments navigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Duck Donuts Unwraps Its First-Ever Chocolate Base Donut For The Holidays

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, is on a mission to deliver smiles and happiness this holiday season with the launch of its first-ever chocolate cake donut base option.

Stop For Gas And Gatorade Brings $200,000 Win To Gaston County Man

The day before Thanksgiving, Willie Brooks of Dallas stopped for gas and a Gatorade and drove away with a $200,000 lottery prize.

City Leaders Could Consider Sales & Property Tax Increase to Pay for Transit

You could be asked to foot the bill for Charlotte's ambitious new transit projects. Up to $6 billion in local funding is needed to complete several projects, including the CATS Silver Line.

Northeast Charlotte Murder Suspect Arrested In Alamance County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say one person is in custody following a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte late Sunday night.

Justin Coleman – Possession Of Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Police: Man Arrested For Having Explosive Device Inside Huntersville Apartment

Police say a man was arrested after an explosive device was located inside an apartment off Streamview Drive in Huntersville on November 28th.

Hendrick Automotive Group Donates To Second Harvest Food Bank

Hendrick Automotive Group Donates $200k To Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina

Hendrick Automotive Group donated $200,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. The donation is part of the company's effort to combat holiday hunger.