Vaccinating poultry could help cut soaring egg prices but US remains hesitant
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $5 a dozen.
VA cuts office of equity assurance
An office that helps minority veterans has been cut by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA says the Office of Equity Assurance is "No longer needed."
United Way of Greater Charlotte announces new President & CEO
The United Way of Greater Charlotte has a new President and Chief Executive Officer. On Thursday the Board of Directors announced Kathryn Firmin-Sellers will take over the duties effective April 1, 2025.
FBI warning: don't click on those road toll texts
The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month.
Up 'n Adam: Living Planet Lab at Discovery Place
Adam Wurtzel got to check out the new Living Planet Lab inside Discovery Place Science.
Florida couple wakes up to a surprise reptile roommate
Living in Florida can have its quirks -- as one couple in Fort Myers found out. They had to deal with getting an unwelcome visitor out of their home. An alligator.
Up 'n Adam: St. Patrick's Day Parade
Adam Wurtzel hosted the official press conference kicking off this weekend's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.
Mobile health clinic helping veterans in need
A new mobile health clinic brings health care to veterans where they live in Phoenix, Arizona.
Charlotte restaurant owner worries tariffs could mean higher prices for customers
Charlotte restaurants are paying close attention to moves made by President Donald Trump. Imposed tariffs could raise costs for local eateries.
SpaceX delays flight to replace NASA's stuck astronauts after launch pad problem
A launch pad problem promptedΒ SpaceXΒ to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA'sΒ two stuck astronauts.
Carolina Panthers sign RB Rico Dowdle
The Carolina Panthers have signed running back Rico Dowdle, one day after releasing Miles Sanders.
American Athletic Conference sets minimum for schools to share with athletes at $10M over 3 years
The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.
North Carolina's new governor seeks more Helene aid, help for families in legislative address
New North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein told lawmakers during his first State of the State address that he wants a Hurricane Helene aid bill on his desk and seeks to help make living expenses affordable across the state.
Five arrested in Rowan County drug raid
Five people were arrested Tuesday following a lengthy investigation into illegal narcotic activity in Rowan County.
Egg prices hit records as Easter and Passover approach, but relief may be coming
Egg prices again reached a record high in February, as the bird flu continues to run rampant and Easter and Passover approach.
EU retaliates against Trump's trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs
The European Union has announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products. The bloc responded on Wednesday within hours to the Trump administrationβs increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%.
Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21
Tens of billions in aid for victims of Hurricane Helene should start flowing later this month, but delays are already making it hard this year for some farmers to plant crops.
JUCO association and 16 coaches groups ask NCAA to make transfer rules equitable
The National Junior College Athletic Association, with the support of 16 national coaches associations, is asking the NCAA to make transfer rules equitable for two-year college athletes.
Doors officially open at second Cabarrus Library and Active Living Center
Members of the community attended the grand opening of new Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridgeβthe first County facility in the area.Β Β
Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three
Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows 'street takeover' in University City intersection, same incident where bystander got shot
New video shared exclusively with WCCB shows a Street Takeover early Sunday morning. The video shows a car doing donuts at University City Boulevard near Neal Road and you see people hanging out the windows of the green sedan wave at the dash camera.
Girl Scouts organization faces possible class action lawsuit over popular cookies
A new class-action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins. The lawsuit cites a study by 'Moms Across America' and 'GMO Science' that claims 100-percent of the cookies tested contained toxins.
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