11-Year-Old Shot While Playing In West Charlotte Parking Lot
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after an 11-year-old was shot while playing in the parking lot of a West Charlotte apartment complex.
Queen City Unity Executive Director Speaks Out After CPI Security Fallout
Following comments made by CPI Security CEO Ken Gill the company continues to lose partnerships with various sports teams.
POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide
Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention.
Officials Urge Floyd Protesters To Get Coronavirus Tests
With New York City poised to reopen after a more than two-month coronavirus shutdown, officials on Sunday lifted a curfew that was in place amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice. But they also urged that demonstrators be tested for COVID-19.
NASCAR Looks To Steer Clear Of Protests Over George Floyd
Maybe itβs not surprising this mostly white sport seemed hesitant to join the national outrage over the death of George Floyd while in police custody β a striking contrast to its rush to be the first major sport to return during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cristobal Regains Tropical Storm Force On Track To US Coast
A storm that appears to be headed for the U.S. Gulf Coast regained tropical storm force Friday while drenching southern Mexico and Central America.
Charlotte Protests | PHOTOS
Protests in honor of George Floyd continued for the second week in a row in Charlotte Saturday.
Carolina Panthers End Partnership With CPI Security After CEO's Comments Regarding Police Reform
The Carolina Panthers have ended their partnership with CPI Security following comments made by the security company's CEO regarding police reform.Β
Gov. Roy Cooper Orders North Carolina Flags To Fly At Half-Staff In Honor Of George Floyd
Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, June 6, 2020 in honor of Mr. George Floyd, a native North Carolinian killed while in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Graduating During A Pandemic
Yes, we are talking about all the students who don't get to participate in graduation related activities, proms, senior night as athletes, and much more because of the coronavirus.
Two Buffalo Police Officers Suspended After 75-Year-Old Man Shoved And Hurt On Video
Prosecutors were investigating Friday after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head, a confrontation that resulted in the suspension of two officers.
Twitter Disables Trump Campaign's George Floyd Video Tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim, in a move that adds to tensions between the social media platform and the U.S. president, one of its most widely followed users.
NCDHHS Reports First COVID-19 Pediatric Death In North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first COVID-19-associated pediatric death in North Carolina.
Missing Salisbury Teen Located In Georgia With Registered Sex Offender
A Salisbury teen that was reported missing early May of 2020 has been located in Atlanta, Georgia with a registered sex offender.
U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Wilbur Ross Speaks Exclusively to WCCB About Economy & Civil Unrest
US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross was in Ballantyne Thursday for a meeting with North Carolina hospitality industry leaders. He granted WCCB TV's Morgan Fogarty an exclusive interview, and talked with her about why he thinks the economic recovery will be quick and his thoughts on the civil unrest across the nation.
Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Charlotte
From food, to clothes and accessories there are plenty of black-owned businesses you can support in Charlotte.
Unemployment Rate Falls To 13.3%, US Adds 2.5 Million Jobs
The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added β a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.
COVID-19 Order Directs Efforts To Fix N.C. Racial Disparity
Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday unveiled a state commission and other initiatives to address socioeconomic and health disparities for African Americans and Latinos in North Carolina underscored since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outbreak Means New Challenges For SC Hurricane Preparations
South Carolina has already been affected by one named storm before the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, but state and county officials say this yearβs preparations have been a bit different thanks to the unique challenges presented by the coronavirus outbreak.
Luke Kuechly Officially Joins Front Office As Pro Scout
The last time Luke Kuechly had a job that didn't require him to play football, it was the summer of 2008.
Bank of America Building-Sized Asteroid to Closely Pass Earth
Fortunately, this celestial star-slayer will keep a safe distance from our planet.
NBA Owners Approve 22-Team Season Restart Plan, Hornets Will Not Play
The NBAβs Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.
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