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People Spending More This Black Friday

People poured into SouthPark Mall throughout the day Friday. All of them trying to snag some deals.

Charlotte Woman Now Oldest Living Person In The United States

A 114-year-old Charlotte woman is now the oldest living person in the United States, according to the Gerentology Research Group.

WANTED: Michael Wright

The CMPD is asking for assistance locating Michael Wright, who is wanted for disabling his electronic monitoring device.

Shorter Shopping Season Means A More Intense Scramble

The mad scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas has begun — but with six fewer days.

Wilson's World: Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

This morning Wilson was at the Visit Charlotte Center talking about all of things you can do in the Queen City over the holidays.

Police Shoot Terrorist Suspect Dead On London Bridge After Stabbings

Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a “terrorist incident” and that a man who was wearing a hoax explosive vest, was shot dead.

Mother Charged With Shooting, Killing Daughter On Thanksgiving Night In East Charlotte

A mother is charged with killing her daughter on Thanksgiving night in east Charlotte.

Skyland Restaurant, Rescue Mission Provide Free Thanksgiving Meals

Many of us spent this Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends, but there were many people across the area who had no place to go. Thankfully, two local businesses stepped up to make this Thanksgiving one to remember.

Tens of Thousands Pack Uptown for Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade

Spectators enjoyed balloons, marching bands and a number of floats at the 72nd annual Thanksgiving Day parade.

NC Town Cancels Christmas Parade Over Confederate Controversy

Every year, the Sons of Confederate Veterans march in the Garner Christmas Parade. But the town's manager says people have recently complained about the group displaying the Confederate flag.

Shoppers Aren't Waiting For Black Friday To Take Advantage Of Those Deals

Black Friday deals are officially underway, with some stores opening at six on Thanksgiving day.

Two People Arrested Following Homicide At East Charlotte Shopping Center

An employee of an arcade called La Casa was killed early Tuesday morning at a business complex in east Charlotte.

ONLY ON WCCB: Family of Danquirs Franklin Speaking Publicly For The First Time

As they reflect on what they're thankful for this year, they want to honor Danquirs Franklin's memory.

Record Number of People Traveling for Thanksgiving Holiday

A record number of people in the Carolinas are traveling for Thanksgiving this year. There is no way around it, there is traffic for many trying to get to their destination.

Panthers Place Poe & Van Roten on IR, Sign Hamilton & McGee

The Carolina Panthers have placed defensive tackle Dontari Poe (quad) and guard Greg Van Roten (foot) on injured reserve, and signed defensive linemen Woodrow Hamilton and Stacy McGee.

US Travelers Brace For Snowy Thanksgiving

A day after bringing havoc to the Rocky Mountains, a powerful winter storm rolled across the Midwest on Wednesday, threatening to scramble Thanksgiving plans for millions of travelers.

Moira Quinn: Thanksgiving Parade, Small Business Saturday and Poptopia

Moira Quinn from Charlotte Center City Partners is breaking down the top events in Charlotte.

Fighting Redevelopment: Possible Changes Could Make Charlotte Rezonings Less Contentious

We've heard it over and over: too tall, too dense, not in my backyard! Rezonings in Charlotte can be controversial. A new study finds it's harder than ever for neighbors to fight redevelopment.

Holiday Season Kicked Off With Panthers 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thousands came out to see the Panthers' Christmas tree lit up by 60,000 lights at Bank of America Stadium Tuesday night.

'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' Set To Illuminate Ovens Auditorium December 20th-22nd

"Cirque Dreams Holidaze" brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to Ovens Auditorium at Bojangles' Entertainment Complex on Friday, Dec. 20-22, 2019.