Lucky Streak Takes Iredell County Man To $100,000 Lottery Prize
A lucky streak for Randy Sigmon of Statesville ended Friday when he collected a $100,000 scratch-off prize.
Carolina Panthers Announce They Are Parting Ways With General Manager Marty Hurney
Carolina Panthers Owner David Tepper has informed Marty Hurney that he will not continue as general manager, the team announced today.
Got Game: Do You Blame Teddy Bridgewater For The Panthers Struggles
The Carolina Panthers lost to the Green Bay Packers Saturday, 24-16, and are now 4-10 on the season.
Blame Game Over Hacking Culprit, Deal Reached on Covid Relief Package
WCCB Political Contributor Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the latest headlines.
More EU Nations Ban Travel From UK, Fearing Virus Variant
A growing list of European Union nations moved to ban flights from the U.K. on Sunday and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent.
2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized In U.S. Ships Out
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Charlotte Fire Engine Crashes In North Charlotte
Officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say Engine 28 was involved in a single-vehicle crash that caused the truck to roll over and three firefighters to be transported to a local hospital.
Veteran Kings Mountain Police Officer Recovering Following Shootout
A Kings Mountain police officer is recovering from surgery Saturday night after he was shot near Kings Mountain Country Club.
U.S. Clears Moderna Vaccine For COVID-19, 2nd Shot In Arsenal
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
City Of Concord Parks And Recreation Limit Hours Of Operation
Officials with the City of Concord Parks and Recreation say they are limiting access to the following facilities to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect the health of staff and visitors.
Charlotte Hornets Staff Participate In Holiday Gift Delivery To Families In Need
Charlotte Hornets employees and their families participated in the Hornets Holiday Gift Delivery on December 18th, presented by Hanes, by giving presents to 29 families from the Salvation Army Center of Hope Women and Children's Shelter, according to a news release.
Congress Averts Shutdown; Fight Continues Over Pandemic Aid
Congress passed a two-day stopgap spending bill Friday night, averting a partial government shutdown and buying yet more time for frustratingly slow endgame negotiations on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
CMPD: Juvenile Fatally Shot In Northwest Charlotte Identified, 18-Year-Old Charged With Murder
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives identify the victim in the fatal shooting as 17-year-old Sharrieff Jones Jr. and charge 18-year-old Deontae Eddings for his involvement in the incident that occurred on December 13th.
First Lady Peggy McMaster Tests Positive For COVID-19
South Carolina health officials say First Lady Peggy McMaster tested positive for coronavirus after taking a precautionary routine test on Thursday, December 17th.
Officials Say Illness Outbreak Tied To Sushi Sold At Two Concord, N.C. Harris Teeter Locations Is Over
Health officials say the illness outbreak related to individuals getting sick after eating sushi from two separate Harris Teeter locations in Concord is over after inconclusive results, and there has been no additional illnesses reported as of December 1st.
Speedway Children's Charities' Charlotte Chapter Distributes $300,000 to Local Nonprofits
In a special grant distribution ceremony, Wednesday, Speedway Childrenβs Charities announced that the nonprofitβs Charlotte Motor Speedway chapter distributed $300,000 in grants to 30 local nonprofits.
Providence Day School Under Fire For Expelling Black Student After His Mom Complained About "Fences"
Providence Day School in Charlotte, under fire after expelling a black student. Not because of anything the student did, but rather what his mom wrote. Now, the school's defense is falling flat with the family and plenty of others.
Novant Health Administers Its First COVID-19 Vaccine
Following the arrival of multiple ultralow freezers, extensive training of its team members, and a successful day of mock distribution and administration, Novant Health inoculated its first front-line health care workers today, using the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
23XI Racing Fully Funded For Debut Season With Bubba Wallace
23XI Racing announced a full slate of sponsorship Monday to back the new NASCAR team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.
CMPD: Two Teens Accused Of Robbing 14-Year-Old At Gunpoint In Northeast Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say two teenagers accused of robbing a 14-year-old at gunpoint in northeast Charlotte Sunday night have been arrested.
Pardon Granted To Ronnie Long By NC Gov. Roy Cooper
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper granted a pardon of innocence for Ronnie Long, a Concord man who spent 44 years behind bars for a rape conviction he said he didn't commit.
Stroll Through Christmas Village at Light the Knights
The Charlotte Knights and the Charlotte Christmas Village have joined forces this year to create a new holiday event: Light the Knights. Visitors at Truist Field can expect Instagram worthy light displays and a traditional Christmas Village.
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