Concord Officials Announce Street Preservation Project
The City of Concord has given $5.9 million for a street preservation contract to NJR Group Inc., according to a news release.
'Fighting For You': First Lady Makes Her Case For Trump Vote
First lady Melania Trump portrayed her husband as an authentic, uncompromising leader in a Rose Garden address as President Donald Trump turned to family, farmers and the trappings of the presidency to boost his reelection chances on the second night of the scaled-down Republican National Convention.
Hurricane Laura and Potential Late Week Local Impacts
Latest information on Hurricane Laura.
CMPD Holds News Conference Addressing Protests In Charlotte
CMPD says the body cam footage of the June 2nd protests will be released later on August 26th.
Mary C. Curtis: What is The Message of RNC 2020?
CHARLOTTE, NC -- The first lady and nation's top diplomat were among those making the case for another term for President Trump Wednesday night. WCCB Political Contributor Mary C.…
Laura Now Forecast To Be A Catastrophic Category 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Laura is forecast to rapidly power up into a βcatastrophicβ Category 4 hurricane, even stronger than previously expected, as it churns toward Texas and Louisiana, swirling wind and water over much of the Gulf of Mexico.
North Carolina Renters, Colleges Grapple With Virus Turmoil
North Carolinians will soon get some much-needed relief to help pay their rent and utility bills through three new programs.
Gaston County Confederate Statue To Remain At Courthouse For Now
After three months of protests, and a commissionβs voteΒ to remove it, the future of a confederate monument remains in limbo.
Charlotte Man Charged With Shooting At Trump Supporters In Fort Mill
Fort Mill Police say they arrested a Charlotte man for firing a gun at Donald Trump supporters who were waving flags on an I-77 overpass Monday.
Shot In Afghanistan, Fort Bragg Soldier Gets Purple Heart
A paratrooper who is based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina has received a Purple Heart.
Womenβs Political Involvement Rating Slightly Worse For NC
Political participation trends among North Carolina women have worsened slightly over the past five years, according to a new report commissioned by a state agency.
Carolina Pick 4 Players Win $9.2 Million With 9-9-9-9
The numbers 9-9-9-9 in Monday nightβs Carolina Pick 4 drawing added up to a $9.2 million win for lottery players, the most ever won in a single drawing in the game.
Two Lincoln County Deputies Released From Hospital After Fatal Shootout, Suspect Identified
Two Lincoln County deputies were injured in a shooting while serving warrants to a suspect Monday who was killed during the incident.
American Airlines Plans 19,000 Furloughs, Layoffs In October
American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
Republican Convention Showcases Rising Stars, Dark Warnings
A rising generation of Republican stars offered an optimistic view of President Donald Trumpβs leadership but was undermined on the opening night of the GOPβs scaled-back convention by speakers issuing dark warnings about the countryβs future and distorting the presidentβs record, particularly on the coronavirus pandemic.
Firefighters Released From Hospital, In Good Condition After Being Injured While Battling Massive Fire At Carolina Poly In Chester County
The five firefighters that were injured in a massive Chester County fire Monday have now all been released from the hospital and are in good condition, according to Chester County Sheriff's Office spokesman Grant Suskin.
28-Year-Old Man Arrested Outside Charlotte Convention Center As RNC Kicks Off
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a 28-year-old man was arrested Monday after he was seen jumping over a four-foot fence outside of the Charlotte Convention Center and unlawfully entered the security area near the RNC.
AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Spike Upward Amidst Tropical Storms
As North Carolina saw a significant jump at the pump making the nationβs top 10 largest weekly changes, South Carolina continues to be a part of the top 10 least expensive markets.
Laura, Now A Hurricane, Takes Aim At U.S. Gulf Coast
Laura became a hurricane Tuesday shortly after entering the warm and deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, gathering strength on a path to hit the U.S. coastline as a major storm that could unleash a surge of seawater higher than a basketball hoop and swamp entire towns.
South Carolina's Haley, Scott Take Spotlight At RNC
The prime speaking slots at Republicansβ nominating convention Monday served as a reminder that a single state could loom large in the partyβs future, even though itβs not a presidential battleground.
Peaceful Protest Turns Violent, Protester Pepper Sprayed By CMPD Officer
The melee happened during a Resist RNC 2020 rally
Delegates Leave Charlotte Excited After Surprise Presidential Visit
Most of the 336 delegates have left the Queen City. Many say holding an in-person convention was important, even though the pandemic meant it got scaled down.
