Record-Breaking Travel Expected for Fourth of July
The TSA expects nearly nine million people to travel across the country this weekend.
A Halting Biden Tries To Confront Trump At Debate But Stirs Democratic Anxiety About His Candidacy
A raspy and sometimes halting PresidentΒ Joe BidenΒ repeatedly sought to confrontΒ Donald TrumpΒ in their first debate ahead of the November election.
Nonprofit Inspires Local Wounded Veteran To Help Others
His nonprofit, Hookin' Veterans, brings wounded vets on deep sea fishing trips free of charge. Jeffries has helped others like him find therapy in nature, a new hobby, and sometimes a newfound sense of purpose.
Suspect Arrested After Armed Bank Robbery In Kings Mountain
Police arrested a man in Mount Holly previously wanted for allegedly robbing a Truist Bank in Kings Mountain carrying a long rifle.
Former Uvalde School Police Chief And Officer Indicted Over Robb Elementary Response, Reports Say
The former Uvalde schools police chief and another former officer have been indicted over their role inΒ the slow police responseΒ to the 2022 massacre at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
Walgreens To Take A Hard Look At Underperforming Stores, Could Shutter Hundreds More
Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing hundreds of additional stores over the next three years.
Local Child Predator Sentenced To 42 Years In Prison
36-year-old Phillip Weise was sentenced Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to using social media to send and receive child pornography.
Man Wanted In Rowan County For Statutory Rape Of Child
A man is wanted in Rowan County for statutory rape of a 12-year-old back in May.
North Carolina's Restrictions On Public Mask-Wearing Are Now Law After Some Key Revisions
North Carolina's contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP lawmakers successfully overrode a veto by the state's Democratic governor.
Jury Orders NFL To Pay Nearly $4.8 Billion In 'Sunday Ticket' Case For Violating Antitrust Laws
A jury ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.
Crime Stoppers Need Help Identifying Assault Suspects In East Charlotte
Police need your help identifying these suspects involved in an alleged assault last week in east Charlotte.
Woman Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Gaston County
A Cherryville woman is dead after an alleged drunk driver crashed head-on into her vehicle in Gaston County on Thursday morning.
CMPD: Man Arrested After Stealing Amazon Delivery Truck While Trying To Flee Police
Police say a man has been arrested after he stole an Amazon delivery truck while trying to flee from officers.
Watch CNN's Presidential Debate On WCCB Charlotte
The first debate of the 2024 presidential election between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will be Thursday at 9 p.m.
A Local High School Found A Place To Practice Football With The Help Of A NASCAR Team
It is the dog days of summer and for high school athletes in the Queen City, that means early morning hours at their school to work out on the field and in the weight room. But for Ambassador Christian, those hours are spent at Joe Gibbs Racing, which has opened its doors so these athletes can be ready for the fall season.
Justices Seem Set To Allow Emergency Abortions In Idaho For Now, A Prematurely Posted Opinion Says
The Supreme CourtΒ appears poised to allow emergencyΒ abortionsΒ in Idaho when a pregnant patientβs health is at serious risk, according to a copy of the opinion briefly posted on the court's website Wednesday and obtained by Bloomberg News.
Missing 8-Year-Old Found
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) have located an 8-year-old boy who went missing on Thursday.
Airport Expects Record-Breaking Passenger Numbers During Fourth Of July
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend, with record-breaking passenger numbers expected to surpass 2023 totals. This comes after CLT has repeatedly broken records for local passenger traffic earlier this spring and summer.
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Identify Victims In Double Homicide Case
Officials have identified the two victims who were found dead in a double homicide case in Lincoln County.
AP: The Supreme Court Rejects A Nationwide Opioid Settlement With OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma
TheΒ Supreme CourtΒ on Thursday rejectedΒ a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue PharmaΒ that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combatΒ the opioid epidemic.
NCDMV To Begin Collecting Card Processing Fee, Per State Law
Per state law, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will begin collecting a processing fee on all transactions paid for with a credit or debit card on July 1.
Metrolina Association For The Blind Celebrating 90 Years Of Service To The Vision Impaired Community
For 90 years the Metrolina Association For the Blind has been connecting members of the vision impaired community with lifechanging medical, and adaptability services to help reduce prevent or eliminate daily challenges.
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