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South Carolina schedules its fifth execution in less than 7 months

A man who shot and killed an off-duty police officer in South Carolina is scheduled to become the fifth person executed in the state since the death penalty resumed last fall.

UPDATE: Driver faces charges after accident involving Trooper on I-485

A driver faces charges after investigators say he ran into a parked State Highway Patrol SUV on the I-485 Outer Loop Friday morning at South Boulevard. The trooper, the driver and a 3-year-old passenger are all in the hospital.

Cmpd Conducting Homicide Investigation In Northeast Charlotte

UPDATE: Arrests in murder of 17-year-old in north Charlotte

Two underage suspects in the murder of a Charlotte teenager have been arrested in South Carolina. CMPD says the suspects were arrested in Lee County on outstanding warrants.

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Watch the NCHSAA State Basketball Championships on WCCB

The 2025 NCHSAA State Basketball Championships will air on WCCB Charlotte's CW and MeTV Charlotte, Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th.

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Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | March 15th and March 16th

From the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Uptown to baby goat yoga, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.

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North Carolina #1 State to Ban Carolina Squat

A new study reveals why North Carolina was among the first states to ban the controversial Carolina Squat vehicle modification.

New Sports Lounge Opening March 20th In South End

A new sports lounge with the screen in a league of its own, is ready to kick off in South End, opening its doors on Thursday, March 20.

The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Education, March 12, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Duke is among universities facing federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, is interviewed after the team's victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 13, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Steph Curry becomes first player in NBA history to make 4,000 3-pointers

Steph Curry is the first player in NBA history with 4,000 3-pointers. He did it a day before his 37th birthday.

Pet of the Week: Meet Midi!

Adopt, don't shop, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control! WCCB’s Chief Meteorologist Nicole Madden got to spend a little time with Midi for the Pet of the Week segment.

Attorney General warns of toll text scams targeting North Carolinians

These scams demand payment for supposed unpaid tolls, and the North Carolina Department of Justice is actively investigating.

Children's & Family Emmy Awards helping LA fire victims

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Tabitha Starcher with the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences about this year's Children's & Family Emmy Awards, and how the academy is helping victims of the LA fires.

Senate has just hours to avoid a partial government shutdown

The Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown. Minority leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats have two painful choices: Vote yes and give President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending, or vote no and give him free rein.

Get To Know Your City: Cherry Neighborhood

For this week's Get to know your city, we’re taking a walk through one of Charlotte’s most historic and evolving neighborhoods—Cherry.

Girls Flag Football Kicks Off In York County

York County kicks off first all girls flag football league in South Carolina

The Carolina Panthers have partnered with York County middle schools to launch the first all girls flag football league in the state of South Carolina. The club level program kicked off Thursday with a meeting of all 14 teams at Dutchman Creek Middle School.