Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff announces Jail North is now housing federal detainees
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office has officially started housing federal detainees again.
West Meck HS coach accused of inappropriate relationship with student
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employee is facing multiple felony charges following a sexual assault investigation at West Mecklenburg High School.
CMPD investigating after two people critically hurt in University Area shooting
A shooting in the University Area has left two people critically hurt.
Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
The father of the 20-year-old co-pilot who died along with eight others when their Learjet crashed in Florida said Friday he has listened to his daughter’s heartbreaking final radio transmissions “many times” since the crash.
Judge accepts ex-NFL star Antonio Brown's guilty plea to reduced charge, sentences probation
Former NFL star Antonio Brown pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami.
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
It would seem difficult to miss a 15,000-pound (6,804-kilogram) baby, but for months scientists who study rare whales did just that, and now they couldn't be happier.
What to know about Kenya’s starvation cult after its leader is sentenced to 200 years in prison
The shallow graves in Kenya’s Shakahola Forest held hundreds of bodies, many of them children — victims of a religious sect whose leader promised followers that starving themselves and their children would take them to heaven to be with Jesus.
Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested in child sexual abuse materials case, AP sources say
The estranged father of Meghan Markle was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator who was part of a dynasty, dies at 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty — and the only Democrat — who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died. He was 89.
AI data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
After a campaign season filled with outrage against artificial intelligence data centers, the midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths.
Charlotte Independence prepare for semifinal match
Charlotte Independence President Tim Schuldt stopped by the studio to preview Sunday's semifinal match and the team's push for a championship.
Atlanta’s new giant pandas will make their public debut after a 2-year absence
Panda lovers are expected to line up Friday at Zoo Atlanta to see a new pair of giant pandas make their public debut.
US employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
Dolly Parton's manager moves to drop complaint accusing late singer's nephew of threatening estate
Dolly Parton ’s longtime manager moved Thursday to drop a complaint that accused the late singer’s nephew who acted as her head of security with threatening her estate and its employees.
Tasty Tuesday: Artisan’s Palate
Chef Christa stopped by Rising to share some things on the menu.
NCDOT crews hold equipment dry run to make sure they're ready when wintry weather hits
We're not expecting any wintry weather anytime soon, but crews in the foothills are getting ready for when it does come.
Chester Police name woman accused of hitting, injuring 6-year-old child with SUV and leaving scene
We've learned the name of a woman accused in a hit and run involving a six-year-old child on a bicycle.
Gaston Co. Police busts convicted felon for allegedly trafficking drugs
Gaston County Police say they've busted a suspected drug trafficker.
CMPD: Serial peeper used hidden cameras to record women in dressing rooms and more
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested a man accused of recording hundreds of videos using a hidden camera.
Local business leaders voice their support for new airport lease
A group of local business leaders came together Thursday to voice support for the signing of a new airport lease.
Secret donors bailing out Discovery Place nature museum
Mecklenburg County has a reached a tentative agreement with Discovery Place that would allow the Charlotte Museum of Nature to open thanks to secret donors.
Concord Fire Department responds to house fire
Concord Fire Department found smoke showing for a single-story house.
WCCB NEWS
𝕏
Formerly Twitter
