City of Concord Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Schedule
The City of Concord government offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Charlotte Preschoolers Celebrate Natβl Law Enforcement Day | PHOTOS
Preschoolers fromΒ Primrose School of South Charlotte celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with a visit from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department!
Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month
Pope Francis has fallen and hurt his right arm. It's the second time in a month that Francis has injured himself. The Vatican spokesman says the pope didnβt break his arm but that he's wearing a sling as a precaution.
CMPD: Overall crime dipped 3% in Charlotte in 2024
CMPD is reporting a 3% decrease in overall crime in 2024. The department credits its focus on key areas such as juvenile crime, automobile thefts, street takeovers and curtailing violent crime in areas of high victimization.
NASA's stuck astronaut steps out on a spacewalk
One of NASA's two stuck astronauts is getting a change of scenery. Suni Williams stepped out on a spacewalk Thursday, her first since arriving at the International Space Station seven months ago.
CMPD Delivers The 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department provides the departmentβs 2024 End of Year Public Safety Report.
Meck Co. accepting food waste for composting
People can now take residential food waste scraps for composting at two recycling centers in Mecklenburg County.
FDA bans red food dye due to possible cancer risks
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drug. This comes more than three decades after scientists linked the dye to cancer in animals. Red Dye No.…
"Culture of violence" at South Carolina jail
That is how a scathing report from a US Attorney's Office, describes conditions at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia, South Carolina.
CMS wants to raise minimum wage to $20/hr for non-teacher employees
The plan to raise minimum wage to $20 per hour was presented to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education on Tuesday. The proposal that costs just over $25 million, is already in the budget.
Over 100 vocalists audition to sing national anthem for Charlotte Knights
Itβs the most famous song in American history - and Wednesday night, the Charlotte Knights were the home of the brave.
Biden warns of dangers of 'oligarchy' of ultra-rich, 'tech-industrial complex' running country
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an βoligarchyβ of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a βtech-industrial complexβ that is infringing on Americansβ rights and the future of democracy.
Hornets send center Nick Richards to Suns for guard Josh Okogie, 3 2nd-round draft picks
The Charlotte Hornets traded backup center Nick Richards and a second-round draft pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Josh Okogie and three second-round draft picks.
Burke County to close its Disaster Recovery Center
Burke County leaders say the Disaster Recovery Center at the Foothills Higher Education Center on Sterling Street in Morganton will close on Saturday, January 18th.
President Joe Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office
President Joe Biden delivers a farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday night.
Iredell Co. Sheriff's deputies arrest man, find out he's wanted in Tennessee, too
On Tuesday, deputies responded to a domestic incident at 108 Claremont Way in Mooresville.
North Carolina court says mother of student killed in ride-along can sue trooper for negligence
A North Carolina appeals court says the mother of a student killed while on a ride-along in a Highway Patrol cruiser can continue suing for gross negligence against the trooper who was driving.
New affordable housing development opens in Concord
For the first time in 50 years, there's a new affordable housing development in a Concord neighborhood. More than two dozen town homes will make home ownership a reality for some families.
Subaru South Charlotte partners with Operation Warm as part of 'Subaru loves to help' to gift new winter coats and shoes to Charlotte children
In an inspiring show of community support, Subaru South Charlotte joined forces with Operation Warm, a national nonprofit that provides brand-new winter coats and shoes to children in need.
Investigators: drug ring busted inside local motel
The Chester County Sheriff's Office busted an alleged drug ring being run out of a local motel.
With a possible ban days away, Charlotte residents prepare for life without TikTok
WCCB Charlotte has done stories about influencers and business owners who will be effected if the platform shuts down, but we haven't heard from viewers until now. Users told WCCB Charlotte's Gary Brode they are preparing for life without TikTok.
March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA
Womenβs basketball teams finally will be paid for playing games in the NCAA Tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention.
