Oil Price Goes Negative As Demand Collapses; Stocks Dip
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders donβt want to get stuck owning crude with nowhere to store it.
No Cam, No Luke, No Problem? 2020 NFL Draft Ushers In New Era In Carolina
Luke Kuechly retired. New Head Coach Matt Rhule decided to move on from Cam Newton. James Bradberry signed with the New York Giants. Β Christian McCaffrey got paid. This just about sums up the last few months for the Carolina Panthers.
Get A Free Tree When You Purchase Take-Out Or Beer To-Go At Several Locations In Charlotte
Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in Charlotte by getting a free tree to plant when you purchase take out or get beer to go at several local businesses.
Man Found Dead Inside Vehicle At Rock Hill Car Wash
A death investigation is underway in Rock Hill, according to officials with the Rock Hill Police Department.
Jordan: Winning 6th NBA Title With Bulls Was βTrying Yearβ
The series debuted last night and will run on ESPN in the United States and on Netflix internationally over five consecutive Sundays through May 17. There will be two hour-long episodes each of those nights.
Domestic Violence Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Virginia Fugitive In Lincoln County
A man with outstanding warrants in Virginia was arrested during a traffic stop in Lincoln County on Sunday, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
#Trending This Weeks Top Stories
Check out this weeks top trending stories on WCCB Charlotte.com.
Boone Police Department's Active Duty K9 "Kyra" Dies From Medical Condition
Boone Police Department says their active duty K9 named Kyra has died from a medical condition.Β Kyra and her partner, Detective James Lyall, worked together since June of 2017 and were assigned to the narcotics division, according to a news release.
CMPD: East Charlotte Fatal Crash Investigation Involving A Motorcycle Underway
A fatal crash investigation is underway in East Charlotte after a motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
Passionate Paws Animal Hospital Says More Pets Currently Need Adoption, Fostering
Rescue groups are already experiencing an increase inΒ animals being surrendered due to COVID-19. With many of us spending more time at home due to social distancing, itβs the perfect time to foster a cat or dog from a local shelter.
16 Killed In Shooting Rampage, Deadliest In Canadian History
A gunman disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires in a rampage across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that killed 16 people, the deadliest such attack in the countryβs history. Officials said Sunday the suspected shooter was also dead.
Report: McMaster Plans To Have Retail Stores Reopen Tuesday
South Carolina retail stores and public beach access points that had been closed to halt the spread of the coronavirus will be allowed to reopen next week, The Post and Courier reported Saturday.
GOP Senators Ask NC Governor To Allow Racing At Charlotte
Five Republican state senators are asking North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to allow NASCAR races β without fans β next month at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
N.C. Farm Rents Out Miniature Donkey To Crash Video Calls
A miniature donkey named Mambo is getting some online love in North Carolina, where a farm is getting in on the idea of having animals spice up tedious virtual meetings during the coronavirus pandemic.
Esports Bringing Opportunity To Students At Johnson C. Smith University
With every major sport on hold due to COVID-19, many have turned to Esports to get their fanatic fix. WCCB Charlotte's Kelli Bartik caught up with Johnson…
Local Church Offering 'Drive-In' Services During Pandemic
Dozens of people listened to the Sunday message from the church parking lot
Charlotte Community Remembers Life Of Beloved Pastor
Dr. Kenneth James spent over 40 years ministering communities all over the country
POLITICAL WRAP: Calls to "Reopen NC" and Small Business Stimulus Program Runs out of Money
The political and medical battle continues over when to re-open the states, with President Trump tweeting to "liberate," backing protests in states led by Democratic governors. And will there will be a second round of stimulus money for small business loans?
Charlotte Resident Creates Pet Finder App
Many people are looking for a pet to occupy their free time at home during self isolation. Charlotte resident, Franco Valdes, created an app, Petly, that lets families or roommates across the country swipe on shelter and rescue animals until they find their perfect match.
Storms Hit South In Prelude To Tornado Threat Later Sunday
High winds, hail and heavy rain pounded parts of Alabama on Sunday, as forecasters warned residents to brace for possible tornadoes and flooding later in the day across a wide swatch of the southern United States.
βCartels Are Scramblingβ: Virus Snarls Global Drug Trade
Coronavirus is dealing a gut punch to the illegal drug trade, paralyzing economies, closing borders and severing supply chains in China that traffickers rely on for the chemicals to make such profitable drugs as methamphetamine and fentanyl.
One Dead Following Confined Space Rescue Attempt In Northwest Charlotte
One person has died following a confined space rescue attempt in northwest Charlotte, according to Medic and the Charlotte Fire Department.Β
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