News

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.

Springfield Middle School Students Embark On Day Of Service In Fort Mill

Students at a Fort Mill middle school are working to make a positive impact in our community.

Catawba County Man Charged With Having Thousands Of Images Of Child Porn

A Catawba County man is facing several felony charges after investigators say they found thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.

Subway Salvation Army Stuff The Truck Event At SouthPark Mall

Join WCCB News Rising’s Jon Wilson Thursday, December 5th and Friday, December 6th as he works to stuff a moving truck full of toys for needy children!

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton Provides Thanksgiving Meal To Charlotte Kids

More than 1,200 local children won't go hungry this Thanksgiving thanks to Cam Newton.

CMPD Identifies Man Killed In North Charlotte Wreck

Police release the name of a man who was killed in north Charlotte wreck over the weekend.

Garth Brooks Brings Stadium Tour To Bank Of America Stadium In Charlotte

Country music star Garth Brooks announced Tuesday that he is bringing his stadium tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The concert will be held on May 2, 2020.

White House On Lockdown Due To Airspace Violation

The White House was placed on lockdown Tuesday and fighter jets were scrambled in Washington following an airspace violation, law enforcement reports.

Thanksgiving Travel Rush Begins Tuesday at Airport & on Highways

Prepare for packed airports and busy highways. A record number of people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving. Most will drive, but if you're flying, be prepared for delays from Wintry Weather in other parts of the country.

Carolina Panthers Sign Kicker Greg Joseph To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers have signed kicker Greg Joseph to the practice squad and offensive lineman Garrett McGhin to the active roster from the team’s practice squad.

Black Friday Shopping Hours And Locations

Black Friday Shopping is almost here! Take a look at this list of locations and store hours for businesses participating during the holiday shopping season (Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th).

Stop! Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Could Spread Germs

Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.

Panthers Waive DB Rashaan Gaulden Following Loss To Saints

The Carolina Panthers have waived defensive back Rashaan Gaulden, according to the team.

Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade Will Be Held Nov. 28th

The Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held Thursday, November 28th at 9am.

Alexander County Man Accused Of Installing Secret Bathroom Camera To Look At Young Girl Naked

Authorities say an Alexander County man has been charged with taking pictures and peeping at a young girl while she was nude.

Sheriff: 10-Year-Old Boy Found Dead In Lancaster Was Shot By Friend

Deputies determined a 10-year-old boy shot and killed his 10-year-old friend while they were playing with a gun in the living room of a mobile home in Lancaster County, according to a news release from the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

WANTED: Scottie Wilson

The CMPD says Scottie Wilson has been located and arrested. He was wanted for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury, Habitual Misdemeanor Assault, Damage to Property, and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device.

The Salvation Army Hosts Christmas Concert At SouthPark Mall To Launch Christmas Season Of Giving

On Saturday, Nov. 23 guests enjoyed “sounds of the season” with The Salvation Army of the Carolinas Divisional Youth Band, as they share a special Christmas concert to kick off the Salvation Army campaigns at SouthPark.