Gatorade and Cheetos are among the Pepsi products getting a natural dye makeover
Pepsi has a new challenge: Keeping products like Gatorade and Cheetos vivid and colorful without the artificial dyes that U.S. consumers are increasingly rejecting.
Trump says U.S. in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean
President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels to be unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a βnon-international armed conflict."
Two people charged with trafficking fentanyl in Lancaster County
Authorities say two Kershaw residents were arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges.
Conversations and Chords with Fred Lee IV
Charlotte's own Fred Lee IV, lead singer and guitarist of the band Late Night Special, joined us on WCCB Rising for an interview and live performance.
Walmart selects Gaston County for new fulfillment center
A new Walmart fulfillment center is coming to Kings Mountain and will create 300 jobs
Fantastic fall feels close out workweek
Sunny skies and comfy highs shepherd us into October's first weekend.
Matthews residents concerned about proposed data center
The proposed AI data center is 123 acres right off 485 along E John St. It was initially zoned for residential but the new proposal is for industrial use.
Authorities identify those killed in weekend North Carolina bar shooting
The three people killed in a mass shooting at a waterfront bar last weekend in Southport, North Carolina, have been identified.
911 calls released in deadly light rail stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
WCCB has obtained the 911 calls made immediately after the light rail stabbing that killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.
Top sporting event around Charlotte this week | October 2 - October 8
The Carolina Panthers return home and UNC Charlotte and Wingate have you covered with plenty of sports action this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
How the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA and the Education Department
The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.
Walmart plans to remove artificial colors and other food additives from store brands by 2027
Walmart says it plans to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other food additives from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027.
Rabies Alert: Rowan County residents urged to take caution after animal and human exposures
Rowan County residents are being asked to remain vigilant after two rabies cases led to human exposure, according to public health officials.
11 arrested following York County child predator investigation
Eleven people have been arrested in an undercover sting after allegedly traveling to meet minors for sexual encounters in York County.
Claremont man arrested after multi-county high-speed chase
A Claremont man is accused of fleeing a license checkpoint and leading Troopers on a 100 mph pursuit through multiple counties. Troopers say he was arrested after he ran over stop sticks on I-40.
Candlelight: A haunted evening of Halloween classics arrives in Charlotte for a spooky night of music
This fall,Β Candlelight brings back to Charlotte its special Halloween edition: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics.Β
Charlotte Center City Partners talks events happening this weekend
From movies in the park to South End fitness, Brianna Bowers from Charlotte Center City Partners talks to Deirnesa Jefferson about this weekend's upcoming events.Β
5 homes collapse into the Outer Banks surf as Atlantic hurricanes swirl far offshore
Five unoccupied houses along North Carolinaβs Outer Banks collapsed into the ocean as Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda rumbled in the Atlantic.
Alluring start to October
The new month gets off to a warm start, but chilly mornings lurk ahead as we close out the workweek.
State auditor finds CATS spent $49M on security since 2022
A new state audit shows cats spent $49 million dollars on security since 2022. The most recent contract is with Professional Police Services for $18 million dollars a year with space for 219 officers, but some riders don't see the value.
Driver facing charges following northeast Charlotte accident that killed bicyclist
A driver is facing charges after a bicyclist was killed in an early morning accident in northeast Charlotte.
Walmart to bring 300 jobs to Gaston County with new fulfillment center
Walmart plans to open a new fulfillment center in Kings Mountain. The estimated $300 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs in Gaston County.
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