What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
The United States has inserted itself into Israelβs war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republicβs nuclear sites overnight.
US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
PresidentΒ TrumpΒ said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joiningΒ Israelβs effort to decapitate the country's nuclear program.
A tornado that swept through a rural town in North Dakota left at least 3 people dead
Three people are dead and a regional airport was heavily damaged after powerful winds, including a tornado, swept across the upper Midwest.
Small fire reported at Carowinds
A small mechanical fire was quickly put out Saturday at Carowinds.
Storm Water Services unveils first sidewalk mural
Charlotteβs first ever sidewalk mural was unveiled Friday and is blending art and environmental education.
ICE concerns have fans afraid to attend Real Madrid match
One of the most famous sports teams in the world will be in Charlotte this weekend but a good portion of the Hispanic community is too afraid to go to the match out of fear of being arrested by ICE at the game.
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs
Canada has retaliated against some U.S. trade policies and that could impact the steel industry.
CLT receiving $21.5M grant for new runway
Charlotte-Douglas is getting more than $21 million from the FAA to help pay for a new runway.
Pilot and passenger killed in small plane crash
A pilot and passenger are dead after a small plane crash in Harnett County.
Staffers charged with assaulting facility residents
Two men who work at a developmental center in Morganton were charged after being accused of assaulting two residents of the center.
One dead from crash on I-85 in north Charlotte
One person died after a car crash on I-85 in north Charlotte early Saturday morning.
North Carolina Gov. Stein vetoes his first bills. They are on concealed carry and immigration
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
North Carolina Green Party retains official status despite failing vote thresholds
The Green Party will remain an official party in North Carolina, able to field candidates statewide through the 2028 elections.
Pilot killed in small plane crash in North Carolina raised a wheel to avoid a turtle, NTSB says
The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway.
Uptown Charlotte celebrates grand opening Of McColl Park
The McColl Park Committee and Charlotte Center City Partners are celebrating the grand opening of McColl Park Saturday, June 21st.
WCCB Rising tries to Beat The Bomb
The Rising crew tries their shot at Beat The Bomb in South End.
43rd Annual Heroes Convention returns to Charlotte June 20th-June 22nd
HeroesCon is a "must" on the summer schedule. The event brings drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.
TSA makes unusual discovery inside passenger's cane at Charlotte airport
During a routine X-ray screening on Tuesday, a TSA officer noticed something didn't seem right about a walking cane. They did a further inspection and found a knife and a saw blade hidden inside the cane.
Singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London nightclub assault case
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Ballantyne Honors Blood Donor Day With Blood Drive June 24th
OnΒ Tuesday, June 24th, head over to Brixham Park for theΒ Ballantyne Blood Drive, just shortly after World Blood Donor Day.
2 local authors team-up to create book fair in Charlotte for Black and brown children
WCCB Charlotte's Deirnesa Jefferson has more on how the book fair hopes to educate and inspire children.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP kicks off its 30th Juneteenth celebration
It kicked off with a prayer service Wednesday night. There's a screening of a documentary on the history of Juneteenth on Friday. The celebration continues through the weekend with it's big event planned for Saturday.
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