Ex-Chesterfield Co. Sheriff's deputy now charged with eight counts in dog fighting investigation
SLED tells WCCB that 27-year-old Shane Gaskins is charged with eight counts of animal fighting, ill treatment to animals, and criminal conspiracy.
Former pro skater and Charlotte coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes
A former professional skateboarder and coach in Charlotte has been sentenced to 116 years in prison for sex crimes dating back to the 1990s.
Gruesome case of child abuse in Charlotte prompts state lawmaker to introduce new bill
Six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December, after being found living in feces and urine at a home in east Charlotte. She was also severely under-weight. Three women are charged in the case.
Day of remembrance at UNC Charlotte seven years after deadly shooting
Wreaths were laid at the Memorial Constellation Garden outside the Kennedy Building.
Drought Management Group will meet to discuss elevating urgency level
Parts of Mecklenburg County are under extreme and exceptional drought according to the U.S. drought monitor. The group responsible for monitoring drought levels meets on the 1st on the 16th to decide whether to elevate to the next stage which would include mandatory restrictions.
Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the alleged attempt on Trump's life
Amtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekendβs White House Correspondentsβ Association dinner.
Drugs, guns seized in Charlotte traffic stop
Deputies seized drugs and firearms after conducting a traffic stop in Charlotte on Wednesday.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 2nd and May 3rd
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
Tracking potential drought relief
The worst drought in nearly 20 years roars on in the Carolinas. Weekend rain could bring temporary relief for some.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketballβs biggest brands: Duke.
4 men, including former deputy, charged in dogfighting investigation
Four men, including a former deputy, are facing charges in connection to a dogfighting investigation in Chesterfield County.
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Man accused of damaging Lake Norman Airport arrested in South Carolina
A man was arrested in South Carolina after allegedly damaging Lake Norman Airport on Saturday.
Charlotte's Moussa DiabatΓ© wins NBA's Hustle Award for this season
Moussa DiabatΓ© of the Charlotte Hornets has been announced as the NBAβs Hustle Award winner for this season.
Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in showβs 25-year history
BET announced Thursday that the 31-year-old comedian and digital creator will lead the ceremony, which airs live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86
Coe was also the first country singer to record βTennessee Whiskey,β which has since become a genre standard.
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
Todayβs college students say that picking a major thatβs βAI-proofβ feels like shooting at a moving target as they prepare for a job market that could be fundamentally different by the time they graduate.
Catch Charlotte Knights baseball on WCCB Thursday & Friday!
Knights baseball is BACK tonight (4/30) and Friday (5/1)!
Up 'n Adam: Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum
Adam Wurtzel went to the Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum to play games from the 1960s through today.
Local nonprofit raising awareness for testicular cancer
The event is happening at Tap In on Clanton Road Wednesday, May 6
UNC Charlotte remembers mass shooting 7 years later
A wreath laying ceremony happened at the Memorial Constellation Garden, near the shooting site
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