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National Girl and Women in Sports Day

On February 4th, 1987 President Ronald Reagan declared the first national Girl and Women in Sports Day to recognize the history of women’s athletics.

Tom Brady Claiming Retirement For Good

Tom Brady has announced his retirement. Brady won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa. He posted the announcement on social media in a brief video lasting just under one minute. He says this time it's for good.

Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour Coming to Charlotte

Queen Bey is coming to the QC!

What the Tech?: Cloned Facebook Profiles

Another day and another friend posts to Facebook that their account has been “hacked” and warns friends not to accept messages or friend requests from them.

Black Farmers Equity Initiative to increase access for farmers

The Black Farmers Equity Initiative aims to increase the number of black farmers by giving them the resources they need to succeed.

Don't Waste Your Money: Charity Donations Down

Charities across the country this new year are sounding the alarm. Donations are down sharply due to a change in tax laws. In today's "Don't Waste Your Money", John Matarese shows what you may be able to do about it.

Charlotte Businesswoman Spreads Love Through Valentine's Day Widow Outreach

Local businesswoman and founder of the Valentine's Day Widow Outreach Program, Ashley Manning, gives back to Charlotte widows.

Charlotte Community Members Calling For An Arrest In 5-Year-Old Shot & Killed On NY Day

It's been a month since a 5-year-old girl was accidently shot in Charlotte minutes into the New Year. However, there still hasn't been an arrest.

Bill Aimed At Limiting Discussion Of Gender, Sexual Orientation In Classrooms Introduced In North Carolina

Equality North Carolina calls Republicans' so-called 'Parents' Bill of Rights' North Carolina's version of the "Don't Say Gay" legislation.

Reich's Offensive Background Helped Him Land Carolina Job

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said Frank Reich’s strong and qualified background as an offensive-minded coach is one of the primary reasons he hired him as the team’s new head coach. WCCB Charlotte and Bahakel Sports reporter Kelli Bartik gets reaction from current players as well as the new coach.

Reward Offered In Case Of Newborn Baby Found Dead Along Railroad Tracks

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has released photos of two separate towels and a heater box that investigators say were found at the scene.

Grand Jury Indicts Two People For House Fire That Killed 2 Children

Jontae Nichelle Littlejohn and John Randolph Littlejohn were inducted for Involuntary Manslaughter, and Felony Child Abuse in deadly house fire.

Winter Weather Cancels Flights, Leads To Death In Texas

Winter weather brought ice to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, causing the cancellation of more than 1,600 flights nationwide, bringing traffic to a standstill on an interstate through Arkansas and knocking out power to thousands of Texans.