Holiday drinking trends & spending revealed
Charlotte residents are expected to be spending much less on alcohol this holiday season, with only 7% planning to splurge over $200 on alcohol, and it's millennials who are leading the charge.
JD Vance and his wife tour western North Carolina to survey Helene damage
Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election. Vance and his wife, Usha, visited the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department, which was flooded with 4 to 6 inches of water in the storm.
NC Utilities Commission approves Duke Energy Progress request to lower customer rates
Starting Dec. 1, rates for Duke Energy Progress residential customers in North Carolina fell by 4.5% as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the utility's power plants.
Get to know your city: Plaza Midwood
This week, we’re diving into Plaza Midwood, one of the Queen City’s most eclectic and dynamic communities. From its rich history to its thriving culture, Plaza Midwood is a must-see for both locals and visitors alike.
Healthy Headlines: What to know about Pneumonia
While flu and Covid seem to get all the headlines, now is a good time to talk about another respiratory illness that is also around—pneumonia.
Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon. Hegseth's ability to win confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat.
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S.
Up 'n Adam: Stuff the Truck 2024
Lauren McDonald and Adam Wurtzel spread holiday cheer during the Salvation Army Angel Tree program's Stuff the Truck 2024.
US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown
America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls.
Alternative healer gets 10 years in prison for death of woman at slap therapy workshop
An alternative healer who advocated “slapping therapy” to treat a range of maladies has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the death of a 71-year-old diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin during his workshop.
Rock Hill woman's death now a murder, family member is charged
Rock Hill Police responded to a welfare check in November and found a woman dead inside a home. Now police say the case is a homicide, because she had been hit in the head with something.
Underage boy charged with double murder in Salisbury
Police have arrested an underage boy and charged him with two murders that happened last weekend in Salisbury.
Florida man decorates yard with giant leg lamp replica
Florida man decorates his yard with a giant replica of the lamp from "A Christmas Story."
NCAA asked to crack down on college sport behavior
MAC commissioner calls for NCAA to crack down on ‘behavioral trainwreck’ in college sports.
Frigid Friday, warming into weekend
Temperatures quickly warm into the 60s by the end of the weekend after the coldest air we've seen since mid-January arrives Friday morning.
NC House to vote on bill next week that would take power from gov. & AG
Change will likely come next week when the state house votes on Senate Bill 382. The bill takes away the governor's Board of Elections tiebreaker. Instead, it would go to the state auditor, the soon to be highest ranking republican in North Carolina.
Cold Weather Advisory in effect for the Mountains
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Mountains tonight as wind chills could drop as low as 10 below zero.
WCCB and The Salvation Army 'Stuffed The Truck' at Bojangles Coliseum
WCCB's 10th annual 'Stuff The Truck' event took place Thursday at Bojangles Coliseum, partnering with The Salvation Army for the Angel Tree program to help families in need this Christmas.
North Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources say
North Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position.
Up 'n Adam To Broadcast Live from New Disney Cruise Ship!
Adam Wurtzel is going back On Tour, this time broadcasting live from the new Disney Treasure cruise ship.
Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning issued
A strong earthquake was felt widely across Northern California on Thursday and authorities have issued a tsunami warning.
Outback brings Koala at the Malla to Concord Mills
Outback Steakhouse is kicking off its Koala at the Malla activation, beginning at the Concord Mills Mall!
