Black History Month: Georgia Krueger
In honor of Black History month, WCCB-TV honors black history makers in our community.
KFC Shuts Down 900 Stores Due To Chicken Shortage
Fast-food fans were in a flutter Monday after most of the 900 KFC outlets in the U.K. and Ireland were forced to close because of a shortage of chicken.
Gun Owner Gives Up Assault Rifle After Florida School Shooting
Ben Dickmann decided to give up his AR-57 following a school shooting in Florida that killed 17 people.
#Trending: Dale Jr. as Grand Marshal & Fergie's National Anthem
Dale Earnhardt Jr. nailed his duties as Grand Marshal & Fergie sang the National Anthem before the NBA All Star game.
Police Say Gastonia Man Was Stabbed Over Social Media Post
Police say they arrested a man involved in a stabbing in Gastonia.Β
#Trending: Austin Dillon Brings the No. 3 Back to Daytona 500 Victory Lane
Austin Dillon brings the No. 3 car back to victory lane & Darrell Wallace Jr. got emotional after he came in 2nd.
School Walkouts, Sit-Ins Planned After Florida Shooting
The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses across the United States aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.
LA Times: Ex-Trump Aid to Plead Guilty
The Los Angeles Times reports that former Donald Trump aide Rick Gates has agreed to plead guilty in the Mueller probe and testify against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
FL Shooting: Students Call for Law Changes
Students....some not old enough to vote...are calling on Washington D.C. for stricter gun laws.
Wineries Could Come to Charlotte Under Possible Rezoning Change
If you enjoy drinking wine or hard cider, you could soon have more options in Charlotte. Monday night, City Council will consider allowing wineries to operate in the same areas where you find breweries. Some city leaders think it could spur economic growth, especially along the light rail line.
Democrats, Rubio Want 'Red Flags' To Enable Gun Seizures
Only five states have laws enabling family members, guardians or police to ask judges to temporarily strip gun rights from people who show warning signs of violence. Supporters of these measures, deemed βred flag lawsβ or gun-violence restraining orders, say they can save lives by stopping some shootings and suicides.
'Black Panther' Blows Away Box Office With $192M Weekend
A wave of feverish anticipation, fawning critical acclaim and groundbreaking cultural meaning pushed βBlack Pantherβ to a record-setting $192 million debut in U.S. and Canada theaters, firmly establishing the superhero sensation as a box-office landmark.
NC State Beats Wake Forest 90-84 To Earn Season Sweep
Allerik Freeman scored 24 points to help N.C. State beat Wake Forest 90-84 on Saturday, earning a fourth road win in Atlantic Coast Conference play to match its overall league win total for all of last season.
No. 14 North Carolina Tops Louisville 93-76
Joel Berry scored 23 points, Luke Maye had 19 with 13 rebounds and North Carolina dominated the boards and second-chance points to beat the Cardinals 93-76 Saturday night for its fifth consecutive victory.
Police Identify Pedestrian Struck And Killed In East Charlotte
Police have the identified the pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle on The Plaza Saturday night.Β
Renewed Effort to Find Asha Degree, 18 Years After She Disappeared in Cleveland County
Still no answers after 18 years for the family of a Cleveland County girl missing since the year 2000. Now, there's a hope a renewed effort could lead to new clues in the search for Asha Degree.
Security Officer Assaulted At The Charlotte Transit Center In Uptown, Suspect Identified
A 50-year-old security officer working at the Charlotte Transit Center is recovering after an assault Friday evening.
CMPD Looking For Woman Who Cut Off Electronic Monitoring Device
Police in Charlotte are looking for a woman who is wanted for cutting off her electronic monitoring device.Β
American Pleads Guilty In Connection To Russian Interference
Evan Perez reports on a man charged with identity fraud in connection to election interference.
White Nationalist Appears To Disavow Connection With Shooter
A white nationalist appears to have lied to The Associated Press and other news organizations when he claimed that Florida school-shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz was a member of his obscure group.
Takeaways From Muellerβs Russian Meddling Indictment
Special counsel Robert Mueller charged 13 Russians and three Russian companies on Friday with interfering in the 2016 election by assuming U.S. identities, sowing discord on social media, communicating with unwitting Americans and even setting up political rallies from afar.
Trump Meets Victims During Visit To Florida Hospital
President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with hospitalized victims from the horrific school shooting in Florida and offered thanks to the doctors and nurses who helped the wounded, declaring βthe job theyβve done is incredible.β
