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20-year-old ejected, killed in Hickory crash

A 20-year-old man was ejected from his vehicle and killed in a crash overnight in Catawba County.

U.S. economy grew 2.4% in the 4th quarter after upgrade in final growth estimate

The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending.

Suspected leader of MS-13 gang on the East Coast is arrested in VA

The suspected leader of the violent MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested in Virginia, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday.

Report: Charlotte homes taking longer to sell

Charlotte homes are taking longer to sell and just recorded the second-largest increase in Days on the Market among all U.S. metros.

The Department of Health and Human Services building is seen in Washington, April 5, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and close agencies

In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country.

Parents outraged over video showing alleged bullying incident in a classroom

Gaston County Parents are demanding answers about a video making its rounds on social media showing a student assault another student. The video circulating online shows an incident that happened at Ashbrook High School on Tuesday.

Top sporting events in and around Charlotte this week | March 27-April 2

The best spring sports action hits the Queen City this weekend including Charlotte 49ers softball. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Healthy Headlines: What to know about sports injuries

In today’s Novant Heathy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Dr. Elizabeth Ichite, a family and sports medicine physician with Novant Health SouthPark Family Physicians, who explains how injuries in female athletes can differ from those of males and what can be done to help prevent them.

Child Shot And Killed By Father During Chase With Deputies

Man accused of killing his daughter in Anson Co. has died

Police say a man accused of kidnapping his six-year-old daughter in Polkton and killing her during a chase with deputies has died in the hospital. Investigators say Michael Roach shot himself after he crashed a stolen SUV, ending that chase on Monday.

Man killed in east Charlotte identified

A man who was shot and killed in east Charlotte has been identified as 33-year-old John Ward.

Up 'n Adam: "Parade" at Blumenthal Arts

Adam Wurtzel met the talented stars and North Carolina-born pianist of the Tony Award winning musical "Parade," now playing at the Belk Theater.

Family of student involved in Ardrey Kell incident speaks out

The family of a teenage boy involved in a fight with a 15-year-old girl at Ardrey Kell High School is speaking out. They say the girl bullied their son, and she attacked him so he defended himself.

Tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's coast, leaving 6 dead and 9 injured

Egyptian officials say six people have died and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in the popular Egyptian Red Sea destination of Hurghada.

One seriously hurt in shooting in west Charlotte

One person is in the hospital after a shooting in west Charlotte early Thursday morning.

Discovery Place celebrates the wonders of science during 15th annual NC science festival

This April, Discovery Place Science joins over 100 organizations from across the state as part of the North Carolina Science Festival (NCSciFest), the largest statewide celebration of science.

Local Fashion Designer Partners With Shein

Women's History Month: Local Charlotte fashion designer partners with SHEIN

Chanel Scales is an established designer with 15 years of experience in the industry having worked with brands like Vince Camuto, Michael Kors and now SHEIN.

New Japanese-inspired hand roll eatery coming to Charlotte fall 2025

SHARIGATO, a new hand roll restaurant by Chef Shari Lynne Robins, is opening at Joinery in Fall 2025.

Black Cove Complex fires scorch 6,500 acres, prompt evacuations in western North Carolina

Together, the blazes are known as the Black Cove Complex fires - but to the residents of Polk and Henderson counties, it’s yet another tragedy as they pick up the pieces Hurricane Helene left just six months ago.

Charleston Co. School District paying students for perfect attendance

A new incentive program in South Carolina is paying families if a child has perfect attendance at school. The Charleston County School District rolled out the pilot program earlier this month.

Panthers raise ticket prices 6% for upcoming season

The Carolina Panthers are raising ticket prices 6% despite only winning 5 games last season. A Panthers spokesperson tells WCCB Charlotte the 6% increase is an average of all the levels except the upper level.

Charlotte City Council could choose to fill hole left by Tariq Bokhari or leave the District 6 seat empty

Charlotte City Council will say good bye to one of its two republicans. Councilman Tariq Bokhari announced he is stepping down from his district 6 position to take on a role in President Donald Trump's administration.