FACT FOCUS: False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting
Election Day was barely underway before unverified rumors of voting irregularities surfaced online.
Midterms launch wave of historic firsts for some states — and for the nation
Yes, the 2026 midterms will be remembered for the astonishing number of losses that Democrats handed to President Donald Trump.
Inside look at a North Charlotte data center
WCCB got an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Flexential's North Charlotte data center to see how these facilities power everyday services, from banking to health care.
Charlotte Hornets part of joint venture to purchase the old Epicentre
The Charlotte Hornets are part of a new joint venture that is buying the old Epicentre in Uptown Charlotte.
Gaston Co. murder suspect in custody after leading police on chase
A Gaston County murder suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase.
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters' frustration with Trump
Democrats have retaken control of the U.S. Senate, delivering a decisive rebuke of Republican control of governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump.
Democrat Roy Cooper wins North Carolina Senate seat, flipping a key GOP-held seat
Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper has been elected to the U.S. Senate from North Carolina, defeating President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Michael Whatley. Cooper’s win flips the GOP-held seat opened by Sen. Thom Tillis’ retirement and gives Democrats a key pickup as they try to gain control of the chamber.
Monroe Police looking for teen boy missing since September
Monroe Police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old who may be in our area.
Democrat Annie Andrews wins US Senate election in South Carolina over Republican Darline Graham
Annie Andrews has been elected to the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Andrews became the first Democrat to do so in decades by defeating U.S. Sen. Darline Graham on Tuesday.
Midterms may bring in wave of historic firsts for some states and the country
Featuring one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years, this midterm election has set up a possible wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
Supreme Court hears challenge to Catholic preschools' exclusion from Colorado-funded program
The Trump administration joined the Archdiocese of Denver on Tuesday in urging the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling allowing a state-funded preschool program in Colorado to exclude Roman Catholic schools that don't comply with equal-opportunity requirements — the latest religious-rights case before the conservative-majority court.
Sister June Carpenter, one of the few remaining Shakers, dies in Maine
Sister June Carpenter, one of the last members of the only remaining community of the Shaker religious movement, died Tuesday. She was in her late 80s.
Pilot in Learjet crash that killed 9 in Florida was a husband, father and a devout Christian
The pilot of a business jet that crashed in Florida, killing all nine people aboard, was a longtime aviator, husband and father from the Philadelphia suburbs.
Spire Motorsports suspends NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for finale following racing incidents
Spire Motorsports has suspended NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar for Sunday's season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, saying “racing at the Cup level is a privilege, and it comes with an expected level of professionalism.”
Man dies from injuries after a motorcycle accident in Iredell County
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol have conducted an investigation following a fatal motorcycle accident.
Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape and sexual assault trial
Jurors began considering their verdicts on Tuesday in the trial of Russell Brand on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of co-worker's murder is recaptured, officials say
A man convicted of murder who escaped from a Tennessee prison was recaptured on Tuesday in Missouri after more than a week on the run, authorities said.
Authorities release 911 call from the man who killed a shooter inside an Oregon school last month
A frantic 911 call from the man who fatally shot a 16-year-old shooter who killed a teacher and three students at an Oregon elementary school last month was released Tuesday.
Pedestrian dies after fatal accident
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on Monday, November 2nd.
Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks lift Wall Street and make up for a drop by Apple
A rebound for several influential Big Tech stocks is helping to lift the U.S. market on Tuesday despite a fall for Apple and mixed trading elsewhere on Wall Street.
US job postings jumped sharply in September, potentially a good sign for anyone seeking employment
U.S. employers ramped up their job postings in September as stronger economic growth may be encouraging more hiring. Yet voters are headed to the polls Tuesday largely gloomy over an economy beset by higher prices.
City and state leaders working to address predatory towing
When it comes to towing in Charlotte, some drivers say it's the Wild Wild West. City and state officials are working to write policies that can better protect drivers from predatory towing and booting.
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