Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | March 28th and March 29th
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
Duke coach says Caleb Foster will try to make his March Madness return against St. John's
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said point guard Caleb Foster will try to play in Friday night's Sweet 16 matchup against St. John's.
North Carolinaβs photo voter ID mandate can continue as a judge upholds the law
North CarolinaβsΒ photo voter identification lawΒ was upheld on Thursday, as a federal judge rejected arguments by civil rights groups that Republicans enacted the requirement with discriminatory intent against Black and Latino voters.
Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events by new IOC policy
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy It aligns with U.S. President Donald Trumpβs executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Arrest made after loaded gun, knife found in kindergartenerβs backpack at Lancaster elementary school
A 29-year-old man was arrested Thursday after a loaded gun and a knife were found in a kindergartenerβs backpack at a Lancaster elementary school.
LSU fires men's basketball coach Matt McMahon, is finalizing agreement to rehire Will Wade
LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and is finalizing an agreement to rehire former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State.
Four dead after U.S. military conducts 47th boat strike in Caribbean Sea
Four people were killed after the U.S. military conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a boat in the Caribbean sea, according to the U.S. Southern Command.
Carolina InSight: Girl Power Carolinas
In this weekβs Carolina Insight, Logan Sandate, founder of Girl Power Carolinas, chats about the Girl Power flag football league she created here in the Charlotte area, and about how the organization is empowering girls to step on to the field, build confidence, and develop leadership skills.
Weezer with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups announce Charlotte arena show
Weezer, along with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, announce fall arena tour with stops in Charlotte and Raleigh.
Up 'n Adam: Harriet's Hamburgers Plaza Midwood
Adam Wurtzel and Joe Duncan went to Harriet's Hamburgers newest location in Plaza Midwood to see the restaurant's new design, and taste some burgers.
Classes resume, no threat found at Weddington High School
District officials said they did not believe the threat was credible, but said that they were taking it seriously and following safety protocols
Anthem RC locks in local broadcast agreement with WCCB for 2026 season
Anthem Rugby Carolina (ARC) is excited to announce a new partnership with WCCB-TV.
Woman found shot inside car in Albemarle
Police say it happened near Heath Street and Elizabeth Avenue around 7 p.m
NC AG calls on Congress to demand tariff refunds for the American people
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is trying to get you your money back. He is calling on Congress to get refunds from the government for the American people.
Mecklenburg Co. Commission District 1 GOP candidate drops out of race
The only Republican running for the Mecklenburg County Commission District One seat is dropping out of the race. Aaron Marin says he has fled the Huntersville area after someone allegedly fired shots into his home six weeks ago.
Transportation leaders meet to talk about community concerns over I-77 toll lanes project
Neighbors in Charlotte's historic McCrorey Heights neighborhood are asking local transportation officials to pause the I-77 toll lanes project that would cut through neighborhoods and eliminate parks.
CMPD makes arrest in deadly stabbing in southeast Charlotte
Officers say 51-year-old Drazan Sinanovic has been charged with first degree murder. Right now, the victim's name in that attack has yet to be released.
CMPD releases in-store surveillance video of Harris Teeter parking lot stabbing suspect
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say a pregnant woman was stabbed at a south Charlotte Harris Teeter and they believe the suspect was caught on video.
One person injured after shots fired on Central Avenue
MEDIC says one person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries that were not sustained from a gunshot.
AP: Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million
The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit with Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump.
Record highs return soon
Record breaking highs return on Friday before another major temperature drop. Fire weather risks rise through the week ahead.
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna and to assaulting the superstarβs family
A woman has pleaded not guilty to firing shots at Rihannaβs home while the singer and her family were there.
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