'Kimye' Is No More: Kardashian Files To Divorce West
Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce Friday from Kanye West after 6 1/2 years of marriage.
Source: Panthers Cut Boston, 2 Others To Save Cap Space
The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran safety Tre Boston, defensive end Stephen Weatherly and punter Michael Palardy in salary-cap, cost-cutting moves, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
North Carolina Faces COVID Vaccine Delays Amid Poor Weather
North Carolina vaccine providers have yet to receive nearly 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines the federal government was set to deliver this week, state health officials announced Thursday morning.
North Carolina Man Accused In Dog's Fatal Stabbing
A North Carolina man was arrested on a charge of animal cruelty after investigators said he stabbed his motherβs dog to death, a sheriffβs office said.
South Carolinaβs Abortion Ban Suspended A Day After Becoming Law
South Carolinaβs new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
Black History Month Profile: Chatty Hattie
When radio ruled the airwaves "Chatty Hattie" Leeper became a prominent voice in Charlotte. She broke ground as the first black announcer in North Carolina in the 1950s.
Parking Lot Arrest Leads Deputies To Drugs, Stolen Firearms, And More In Chester County
Deputies with the Chester County Sheriff's Office say a parking lot arrest at a hotel led to the discovery of drugs, stolen firearms, and other illegal items.
United House Of Prayer Partners With County To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
Mecklenburg County Public Health will be co-hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic with the United House of Prayer for All People at their Beatties Ford location Saturday.
Two Young Florida Women Dressed As 'Grannies' In Effort To Get COVID Vaccine
Two young Florida women dressed up as "grannies" and went to a vaccine distribution in a failed attempt to get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to Florida health officials.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Business in CLT: Five13 Studio
Sequins, faux-fur, chunky jewelry. Stepping into Five13 Studio is like time-traveling back to the glamorous life before COVID.Β
Winter Storms Spread Power And Water Woes | PHOTOS
Power has been restored to more Texans, with fewer than half a million homes still without electricity. But many people were still without safe drinking water after winter storms wreaked havoc on the stateβs power grid and utilities this week.
'Obviously A Mistake': Cruz Returns From Cancun After Uproar
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday that his family vacation to Mexico was βobviously a mistakeβ as he returned stateside following an uproar over his disappearance during a deadly winter storm.
Dilworth Neighborhood Welcomes Upscale Whiskey And Cigar Bar
The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar will be opening its doors on Friday in Charlotte as South End's first upscale cigar lounge with over 1,000 varieties of cigars and hand-picked whiskey to enjoy.Β
School Delays And Closings For February 19th
Several schools in the WCCB viewing area will be closed, delayed, or going fully remote on Friday, February 19th due to the possibility of inclement weather.
CMPD: Police Search For Armed Suspect In South Charlotte Shooting, SWAT Team Called
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police ask for the public's assistance in finding an armed suspect involved in a south Charlotte shooting after a SWAT team concluded their search.
Winter Weather Causes Delay In COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments In N.C.
North Carolina health officials say there continues to be a delay in some shipments and deliveries of the COVID-19 vaccine due to severe winter weather this week.
New Distribution Center Brings Job Opportunities To York County
Officials with Scentsy, a scented product distributor, say they plan to open a distribution center in York County, South Carolina that will create over 200 new jobs in its first year of opening.
Frozen Car Door Locks Are No Match For Hand Sanitizer
Did you know that hand sanitizer can melt ice? WCCB Meteorologist James Scott puts it to the test in Hickory Thursday morning as wintry weather hits the town.
Gastonia Man Indicted For Making Threats Against President Joe Biden
Federal authorities say David Reeves, 27, of Gastonia, North Carolina has been indicted for making threats against President Biden.
South Carolina Governor Signs Abortion Ban; Planned Parenthood Sues
South Carolinaβs governor on Thursday signed a law banning most abortions, one of his top priorities since he took office more than four years ago. Planned Parenthood immediately sued, effectively preventing the measure from taking effect.
"Tent City" Given 72 Hours to Clear Out Due to Rat Infestation
County officials say social workers are starting to move "tent city" residents, living in the North End Encampment, into temporary shelters after Mecklenburg County issued an 72-hour eviction notice over public health concerns.
South Carolina Governor Awaits Bill Banning Most Abortions
A bill banning most abortions in South Carolina is heading to the governorβs desk Thursday and he has promised to sign it into law as soon as he can. The measure is unlikely to take effect, however, as it faces almost certain challenges in court.
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