North Carolina News

Gastonia Ice Cream Shop Reopens Days After Protests

Dozens of members of the community rally around the business to show their support.

CMS Superintendent Speaking Out About The District's Difficult Back To School Decision

WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich sat down for a one-on-one interview with Earnest Winston.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Limits Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages After 11pm Due To Coronavirus

With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Governor Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive Order 153 stopping the sale of alcoholic drinks in restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries at 11 pm. North Carolina bars that are currently closed will remain closed. This order will take effect Friday, July 31.

Mister Sparky Of Cherryville Earns Company's Highest Recognition

Rusty Wise, owner of Mister Sparky of Cherryville-Charlotte, North Carolina, was recently honored with the Franchisee of the Year Award during parent company Authority Brands’ virtual award recognitions on July 8

Regal Cinemas Plans To Reopen In August

Regal Cinemas plans on opening some of its theaters back up starting August 21st.

AAA: Gas Prices Continue To Decrease In Carolinas As Demand Remains Low

Motorists in the Carolinas experienced another week of decreasing prices at the pump as demand continues to remain low across the country.

Arrest Made After Man Shot And Killed At West Charlotte Arcade

A west Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death inside of an arcade Friday evening.

CMPD: Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation Underway In South Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a motor vehicle collision that left a woman dead in south Charlotte.

UPDATE: Officials Move 2020 Charlotte Pride Online

The Charlotte Pride team is hosting a scavenger hunt, virtual parade, and festival livestream in place of the annual in-person festivities this 2020.

21-Year-Old Woman Charged After Man Fatally Stabbed In East Charlotte Home

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives charged a 21-year-old woman with murder after a man was fatally stabbed in an east Charlotte home early Sunday morning.

Charlotte's Lottery Office, Claim Center Reopens After Temporarily Closing Due To Employees Having COVID-19 Symptoms

The N.C. Education Lottery’s Charlotte regional office and claim center will reopen Tuesday, July 28, at 9 a.m. to pay prizes to lottery players.

Trump Seeks Political Shot In The Arm In Vaccine Push

President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic put his political fate in grave jeopardy. Now he’s hoping to get credit for his administration’s aggressive push for a vaccine -– and crossing his fingers that one gets approved before Election Day.

Charlotte Clergy Group Calling for Police Reform

A group of concerned clergy is joining others in calling for police reform in Charlotte. It comes after CMPD used pepper spray on protesters after two groups clashed over the weekend.

More Than A Third Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students Are Registered For Full Remote Academy

Some parents have concerns about the quality of learning.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Charged With DWI In Union County

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Lorenzo Knaff is on unpaid administrative leave following a Driving While Impaired (DWI) charge and a Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) charge in Union County.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

CMPD: 63-Year-Old Woman Identified As Victim In North Charlotte Homicide

A 63-year-old woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal north Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday night.

N.C. Residents Warned Not To Plant Unsolicited Foreign Seed Sent To Them From China, Other Foreign Sources

North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are advised not to plant these seeds because they could be a pathway for introduction of invasive species, insects and plant diseases.