North Carolina News

CMPD: Suspect Wanted In Armed Robbery Of North Charlotte 7-Eleven

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect accused of robbing a north Charlotte business.

‘I Was Just Shaking’ Says Mecklenburg County Woman After $1 Million Win

Connie Lockhart of Charlotte tried her luck on a Power 10s ticket and scored a $1 million top prize.

One Dead, Another Injured In Northeast Charlotte Shooting

Police say one person is dead and another was injured in a northeast Charlotte shooting that happened early Thursday morning.

Panthers Could Face Fines For Role In COVID-19 Outbreak

The Panthers placed eight players on the COVID-19/reserve list on Monday, forcing the team to close its facility for two days.

FDA Will Consider Pfizer COVID Vaccine Authorization on Thursday

Thursday, the FDA will meet to determine whether to authorize Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use in the U.S. Three local hospitals are among those getting the first shipment.

A Grim Warning From Local Health Officials As COVID Metrics Continue Heading In The Wrong Direction

Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris says COVID cases are increasing significantly. In part, from the Thanksgiving holiday. WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich talked with Harris for more than a half hour. She reiterated several times, people should not travel or gather for the Christmas holiday.

City Manager Of Concord Tests Positive For COVID-19

Officials say City Manager Lloyd Payne tested positive for coronavirus, but is not showing any symptoms currently.

City Of Gastonia Extends Free Bus Services Through January

Officials with the city of Gastonia Transit system say free bus services will be extended through January 31st, 2021 as a continued effort to help those struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Portions of the U.S. Thursday

A green tint to the sky possible as far south as South Carolina.

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North Carolina Business Donates Over 100 Musical Instruments To A Non-Profit In Charlotte

Officials with National Pawn say they are donating over 100 musical instruments to Arts+, a North Carolina-based nonprofit, for their 10th annual donation supporting students through music education across North Carolina.

Three Suspects Wanted In South Charlotte Armed Robbery

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are asking the public's help with identifying three suspects accused of robbing an arcade in south Charlotte early Saturday.

Hall, Hamilton Leaving Cabinet As Cooper Preps For 2nd Term

Two members of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s Cabinet won’t remain in their posts as his second term begins next month, Cooper announced on Tuesday.

New White House Offer Adds $600 Checks To COVID-19 Relief

The Trump administration is back in the middle of Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans but eliminate a $300-per-week unemployment benefit favored by a bipartisan group of Senate negotiators.