NC Gov signs bill into law that bans cellphones in classrooms
House Bill 959 bans cellphones in classrooms. Governor Stein says he signed the bill because the phones are a distraction to learning. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Gary Brode reports.
NYT: Tariffs could sharply impact 2026 fireworks celebrations
The weather in the Charlotte area is looking great for the Fourth of July, which means that the area's fireworks shows will be a go this year. But President Trump's tariffs on all goods from China includes fireworks, and there is concern about what will light up the sky next year.
UPDATE: Republican-led House gives final passage to Trump's tax bill
House Republicans have propelled President Donald Trumpβs $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage.
Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66
Michael Madsen, whose menacing characters in βReservoir Dogsβ and βKill Billβ made him a standout in Quentin Tarantinoβs films, has died. He was 66.
NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
Healthy Headlines: Safety tips for 4th of July
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Angela Bryan, Trauma & Injury Prevention Coordinator with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, about some safety tips we should all be following to ensure a safe and happy Fourth of July.
Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles due to engine failure risk
Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.
Woman on Burke County's 'Most Wanted' list arrested
A woman wanted on multiple drug charges in Burke County has been arrested with the help of the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force.
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case on transgender students' participation in school sports.
Dry & sunny start to holiday weekend
Drier air is filtering into the Carolinas, bringing plentiful sunshine and lower humidity levels into your 4th of July weekend.
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles over malfunctioning rearview camera
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Extended agreement between Medic & CFD to end in July
The contract between Medic and Charlotte Fire is set to end after the two agreed to a six month extension back in January. The two remain in discussions.
Sean βDiddyβ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
A judge declined Wednesday to grant bail to Sean βDiddyβ Combs, potentially allowing the hip hop mogul to be freed to await sentencing in his sex crimes case.
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
An empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party leaders to vote down President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package.
Trump administration freezes $6B in funding for after-school, summer programs and more
Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
Pop-up art markets in Lancaster will highlight local Native American artists
Scheduled for the third Saturday of each month, the markets will feature two artists with diverse creations at each event, offering a selection of jewelry, baskets, paintings, Catawba pottery, and more throughout the coming months.
Two dead after shooting in southeast Charlotte
Two people have died following a shooting at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex.
Rising Spotlight: Hydrate Medical
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Jonathan Leake, co-owner and medical director of Hydrate Medical, Charlotteβs original IV hydration clinic.
Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns July 18th - 27th
Diners can indulge in decadent meals this summer while enjoying tasty deals during Queen'sΒ Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week.
Microsoft announces another mass layoff
Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months.
'It's a total loss': Local restaurant asking for community's help to reopen after fire
"I built this restaurant on my back, each and everything hand-picked, hand-carved, and it's all gone.Β I can't even put a monetary value on what I've lost there. That's what's so upsetting,β Brown said.Β
UPDATE: Sean βDiddyβ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
Sean βDiddy Combs has been convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted on the most serious charges at his New York trial on Wednesday.
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