USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
The United States Postal Service is considering a rule change that would allow anyone to send handguns through the mail for the first time in nearly 100 years.
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina. He says it's unnecessary because he's already surrendered in Virginia, where he lives, and has gone before a judge there. The Department of Justice is supporting the request.
Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in American history
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is now the second longest-serving justice in history, overtaking someone who was nominated by President Abraham Lincoln.
Georgia woman charged in Rowan County jury duty scam
The scam had been going on since the beginning of last year.
Mayor Vi Lyles announces that she will not seek re-election and resign from office in June
In a statement released Thursday, Mayor Vi Lyles says she will not seek re-election in November, resigning from office June 30th. Lyles was first elected as Charlotte Mayor in 2017.
Up 'n Adam: The Craic
Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic, a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark.
NCDOT says there's too much attention on homes that could be lost in historically Black neighborhood to new toll lanes project
NCDOT says too much attention has been focused on homes that could be lost in the historically Black Wilmore neighborhood, and not on the benefits to commuters.
CMS announces data breach involving its online class assignment portal
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says there's been a data breach involving Canvas, an online portal where teachers post assignments for students.
Charlotte Fire crews battle large fire on Rocky River Road
The Charlotte Fire Department posted video that shows huge plumes of black smoke and flames from a fire that happened around 2:30 Wednesday afternoon.
Lancaster Co. Animal Shelter searching for person who dropped off puppies in cold rain
The Lancaster County Animal Shelter needs help identifying a person seen abandoning four puppies outside the shelter.
Residents push back against plan for motel near school
A proposed motel near a school is stirring controversy in Stallings. Whetstone Motel would sit on 10 acres of land on Whetstone Drive near Primrose School.
Hunter missing since Saturday found alive in Lancaster County
A hunter missing in Lancaster County has been found safe. Crews located 70-year-old Charlie McCoy around 10:30 Wednesday morning.
Cabarrus Co. K9 alerts to nearly 80 lbs of meth during traffic stop
The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office says the druver was stopped on April 29th for a traffic violation on Highway 49. K9 Udo alerted to possible drugs.
Iredell Co. man accused of shooting at drivers with a BB gun
The Sheriff's Office began investigating after reports of people receiving damage to their cars after passing by his home on Perth Road.
Family of 19-year-old woman bound, beaten and murdered, speaks with WCCB
The family of a 19-year-old girl brutally tortured, raped and murdered tells WCCB they are living a nightmare. Isabella Stroupe died over the weekend. Her accused killer is her boyfriend of nearly four years.
Local non-profit that employs the blind is laying off 100+ people
The organization says the decision is "incredibly difficult" because it impacts people who already face significant barriers to employment.
Former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing 7-year-old girl after delivery at her Texas home
A former FedEx driver was sentenced to death on Tuesday after heΒ pleaded guilty to killingΒ a 7-year-old girl he took from her Texas home while delivering a Christmas gift.
Developer behind failed Lagoona Bay project now wants to build "English countryside" inn and spa in Cornelius
Jake Palillo wants to build the 45-room hotel on six acres off Sam Furr Road. The development would also include rental cottages.
Update: Vets say animals seized in Chesterfield Co. show signs of dog fighting
Ex-deputy Shane Gaskins is facing eight counts of animal cruelty. The Chesterfield County Sheriff fired him last week.
Deputies: Rowan Co. man charged after performing sex acts in front of children
Deputies say 33-year-old Samuel Petre performed sex acts in the presence of two juveniles, while taking them for a walk.
Hornetsβ Brandon Miller out indefinitely after undergoing left shoulder surgery
Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller underwent surgery on Wednesday to address left shoulder instability.
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