Gov. Stein issues state of emergency after Chantal
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has declared a state of emergency -- for areas impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month.
Tom Bergeron discusses hosting Dancing with Sharks!
Emmy Award-winner, Tom Bergeron talks to Adam Wurtzel about hosting Dancing with Sharks!
Summer swells into weekend
Highs rise into the mid-to-upper 90s across the Piedmont and Foothills over the next several days.
Caldwell Co. Commissioner apologizes after physical altercation with fellow commissioner
Commissioners Jeff Branch and Donnie Potter come to blows in front of a packed room on Monday. Several people ran to the front of the room to break up the brawl.
16-year-old boy drowns in Lake Norman
The Iredell Co. Sheriff's Office says it's pulled the body of a 16-year-old boy out of the water. He has been identified as Kaleb Lamar Shields.
WCCB Charlotte obtains CMS plan for ICE agents in schools
Through a Freedom of Information Act request, WCCB now has the presentation delivered to CMS school administrators discussing how the school plans to handle immigration enforcement moving forward.
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' canceled by CBS, ends May 2026
CBS is axing βThe Late Show With Stephen Colbertβ in May 2026.
North Carolina governor doesn't appeal ruling on who gets say over highway patrol commander
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has decided not to appeal a trial court's decision to dismiss one of his legal challenges against state Republican legislative leaders.
Healthy Headlines: Life-changing replacement procedures
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens talks with Dr. James Fraser, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with Novant Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Cotswold, about hip and knee replacement procedures, and how it can be life changing for people who have learned to live with pain and discomfort.
Juul gets FDA's OK to keep selling tobacco and menthol e-cigarettes
Federal health officials will allow Juul to keep selling its electronic cigarettes.
Rising Spotlight: Mister Sparky
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Rusty Wise, president of Mr. Sparky here in Charlotte, about some electrical know-how and some important tips for keeping your home safe.
NC seeks to tighten voter ID records for roughly 200,000 people
North Carolina election officials are taking steps to tighten up voter registration records in a pivotal swing state.
Trump is checked for swelling in legs and diagnosed with vein condition
The White House says President Donald Trump had a recent medical checkup after he noticed βmild swellingβ in his legs.
UPDATE: Arrest made after clerk says she was sexually assaulted during robbery
A man wanted for sexually assaulting a woman during a robbery at a convenience store in Lenoir is in jail.
Photos of athletes sporting their high fashion on the red carpet at the ESPY awards show
The 2025 ESPY awards show airing live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles brings together top athletes and celebrities to celebrate the yearβs most unforgettable sports moments.
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern
Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury
Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant after suffering an injury during a game Tuesday night.
Driver charged after two killed in Catawba County accident
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says an underage girl and a 19-year-old died after an accident in Claremont involving a suspected impaired driver.
CMPD says violent crime is down in Charlotte
Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.
Human remains found behind Statesville home
A death investigation is underway after skeletonized human remains were found behind a home in Statesville.
Highs rise into weekend
Plentiful sunshine and southwesterly winds fuel a warm-up into the mid-90s through the weekend.
Embattled Charlotte City Councilwoman files for re-election
Embattled Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown filed for re-election Wednesday. Brown was indicted in May for fraudulently using $124,000 in COVID-era relief funds two years before she was elected.
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