Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 2nd and May 3rd
WCCB has curated the perfect list for events this upcoming weekend.
Tracking potential drought relief
The worst drought in nearly 20 years roars on in the Carolinas. Weekend rain could bring temporary relief for some.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketballβs biggest brands: Duke.
4 men, including former deputy, charged in dogfighting investigation
Four men, including a former deputy, are facing charges in connection to a dogfighting investigation in Chesterfield County.
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Man accused of damaging Lake Norman Airport arrested in South Carolina
A man was arrested in South Carolina after allegedly damaging Lake Norman Airport on Saturday.
Charlotte's Moussa DiabatΓ© wins NBA's Hustle Award for this season
Moussa DiabatΓ© of the Charlotte Hornets has been announced as the NBAβs Hustle Award winner for this season.
Druski tapped to host BET Awards, becoming youngest emcee in showβs 25-year history
BET announced Thursday that the 31-year-old comedian and digital creator will lead the ceremony, which airs live June 28 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
David Allan Coe, who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It' and other country hits, dies at 86
Coe was also the first country singer to record βTennessee Whiskey,β which has since become a genre standard.
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
Todayβs college students say that picking a major thatβs βAI-proofβ feels like shooting at a moving target as they prepare for a job market that could be fundamentally different by the time they graduate.
Catch Charlotte Knights baseball on WCCB Thursday & Friday!
Knights baseball is BACK tonight (4/30) and Friday (5/1)!
Up 'n Adam: Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum
Adam Wurtzel went to the Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum to play games from the 1960s through today.
Local nonprofit raising awareness for testicular cancer
The event is happening at Tap In on Clanton Road Wednesday, May 6
UNC Charlotte remembers mass shooting 7 years later
A wreath laying ceremony happened at the Memorial Constellation Garden, near the shooting site
NC NAACP appealing decision to uphold NC's Voter ID law
Attorneys for the North Carolina NAACP are appealing a decision upholding North Carolina's Voter ID law.
CMS Board meeting over proposed $2.1 billion budget leads to tense exchange between Supt. and Board Chair
Board members are asking Dr. Crystal Hill to come back with an amended budget in two weeks. The superintendent appeared caught off guard by the decision, saying she doesn't know what changes they want.
CMPD conducting death investigation at Uptown hotel
Police were called to the Homewood Suites at North College and East Ninth Streets just before 1:00 Wednesday afternoon.
Death penalty hearing for accused light rail killer delayed for six months
A hearing to determine if light rail murder suspect Decarlos Brown will face the death penalty has been delayed by six months.
Man who pleaded guilty in one Charlotte murder is now charged in another murder
29-year-old Tychicus Dobie is accused of killing Tanarus Henry last November.
Duke customers speak against rate hike in hearing
Dozens of Duke customers stood outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to speak against a proposed rate hike ahead of a hearing in front of North Carolina Utilities Commission.
House approves bill to extend divisive US surveillance program, but path forward uncertain
The Republican-controlled House gave approval to a three-year extension of a key U.S. surveillance program after weeks of infighting.
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