News

Severe Weather Awareness Week is Here!

With the arrival of spring comes not only warmer temperatures, but also dangerous thunderstorms. Your WCCB Charlotte weather team is here to keep you weather-wise as we head into severe weather season.

GOP Pushes Bills To Allow Social Media 'Censorship' Lawsuits

Republican state lawmakers are pushing for social media giants to face costly lawsuits for policing content on their websites, taking aim at a federal law that prevents internet companies from being sued for removing posts.

156570836 10158302391679888 4287972095077453374 O

Get Fit With The Catawba County Library At New Outdoor Seasonal Fitness Programs

Catawba County Library officials say with warm weather approaching there is no better time to get fit and increase your overall well-being with their new free health and fitness opportunities.

156904944 2951335328436900 7632972330403954688 O

Support Homelessness In Charlotte With Live Music At Camp North End

Camp North End officials say Sunday they are hosting Benefest with live music and food trucks to support ongoing efforts to help those experiencing homelessness in Charlotte.

39118166 2287487117947887 7840782752436715520 O

Duke Energy Funds New Whitewater Recreation Center In South Carolina

Duke Energy officials say they are partnering with South Carolina to create a whitewater recreation center that will transform Dearborn Island and bring a tourism boost to Great Falls.

Workers Worry About Safety, Stress As States Ease Mask Rules

Leo Carney worries that bigger crowds and mask-less diners could endanger workers at the Biloxi, Mississippi, seafood restaurant where he manages the kitchen. Maribel Cornejo, who earns $9.85 an hour as a McDonald’s cook in Houston, can’t afford to get sick and frets co-workers will become more lax about wearing masks, even though the fast food company requires them.

Trump State Department Aide Charged With Assault At Capitol

A former State Department aide in President Donald Trump’s administration has been charged with participating in the deadly siege at the Capitol and assaulting officers who were trying to guard the building, court papers show.

Biden, Dems Prevail As Senate Oks $1.9T Virus Relief Bill

An exhausted Senate narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.

Kings Mountain Presents The Wonderland Experience Live At Patriots Park

Immerse yourself in the world of Alice in Wonderland as the City of Kings Mountain Special Events Department partners with Sigmon Theatrical to bring an intimate theater production where audience members can walk through the mystical world.

NCHSAA Basketball Championship Games On WCCB Charlotte

The NCHSAA Basketball Championship Games will be broadcasted on WCCB Charlotte on Saturday, March 6th. The games will be on The CW, MeTV, and streaming on wccbcharlotte.com.

The Queen City Back In Business With Show Business

North Carolina is now seeing an uptick in the number of production companies looking to shoot films here.

Senate Leaders, Manchin Agree On Virus Bill Jobless Benefits

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin struck a deal late Friday over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

N.C. Wildlife Officials Warn Aquarium Moss Balls May Contain Invasive Species

Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are warning anyone who has purchased aquarium moss balls recently that they may contain an invasive species called zebra mussels and should be carefully discarded immediately.

Deputies: Alexander County Man Charged With Secret Peeping, Indecent Liberties With A Child

Detectives with the Alexander County Sheriff's Office say Michael Childers faces additional charges after cameras was found in the staff bathrooms at Wittenburg Elementary School and Ellendale Elementary School on December 1st, 2020.

Breakdown Of Nominees For The 26th Critics' Choice Awards

The 26th Critics' Choice Awards will be presented this Sunday night honoring the finest achievements of 2020 filmmaking.

Governor McMaster Lifts Mask Mandate In South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Friday lifting the mask mandate inside restaurants and government buildings.

Iconic Burger Joint Mr. K's Officially Closing In South End

After 54 years in business the iconic Charlotte restaurant Mr. K's Soft Ice Cream in South End is officially closing.

North Carolina To Offer Reopened Schools Widespread Testing

The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services told education leaders Thursday it would offer charter schools and local school districts rapid COVID-19 tests for free to help control outbreaks.

New SC Abortion Law Remains On Hold Under Judge’s Order

A new South Carolina law banning abortions will stay on hold following a judge’s order on Friday to extend a temporary restraining order.

CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Fatal Crash Involving A Motorcyclist In East Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say they are investigating a fatal collision in east Charlotte after a motorcyclist was killed Thursday night.

Silver Alert Cancelled After Missing 91-Year-Old Mecklenburg County Man Located

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says that the Silver Alert for 91-year-old Theoples Miller has been cancelled after he was located Wednesday morning.