Dry & sunny start to holiday weekend
Drier air is filtering into the Carolinas, bringing plentiful sunshine and lower humidity levels into your 4th of July weekend.
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles over malfunctioning rearview camera
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles because a software defect can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Extended agreement between Medic & CFD to end in July
The contract between Medic and Charlotte Fire is set to end after the two agreed to a six month extension back in January. The two remain in discussions.
Sean βDiddyβ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
A judge declined Wednesday to grant bail to Sean βDiddyβ Combs, potentially allowing the hip hop mogul to be freed to await sentencing in his sex crimes case.
How an empty North Carolina rural hospital explains a GOP senator's vote against Trump's tax bill
An empty hospital in Williamston, North Carolina, offers an evocative illustration of why Republican Sen. Thom Tillis would buck his party leaders to vote down President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package.
Trump administration freezes $6B in funding for after-school, summer programs and more
Day camp providers and schools are warning that a Trump administration funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income American families and wipe out some after-school programming next year.
Pop-up art markets in Lancaster will highlight local Native American artists
Scheduled for the third Saturday of each month, the markets will feature two artists with diverse creations at each event, offering a selection of jewelry, baskets, paintings, Catawba pottery, and more throughout the coming months.
Two dead after shooting in southeast Charlotte
Two people have died following a shooting at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex.
Rising Spotlight: Hydrate Medical
In todayβs Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Jonathan Leake, co-owner and medical director of Hydrate Medical, Charlotteβs original IV hydration clinic.
Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns July 18th - 27th
Diners can indulge in decadent meals this summer while enjoying tasty deals during Queen'sΒ Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week.
Microsoft announces another mass layoff
Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months.
'It's a total loss': Local restaurant asking for community's help to reopen after fire
"I built this restaurant on my back, each and everything hand-picked, hand-carved, and it's all gone.Β I can't even put a monetary value on what I've lost there. That's what's so upsetting,β Brown said.Β
UPDATE: Sean βDiddyβ Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense
Sean βDiddy Combs has been convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted on the most serious charges at his New York trial on Wednesday.
Wheel Meal Wednesday: Q's Culinary Cart
For today's Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel got a peek inside Q's Culinary Cart, and the different menu items they offer.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | July 5th and July 6th
Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Queen Charlotte Fair, River Jam, Family Farm Day and StarβSpangled Nights at Carowinds.
Drier into holiday weekend
Temperatures quickly warm back into the 90s by the 4th of July after Wednesday's brief cooldown, but humidity levels take a dive through the holiday weekend.
Mecklenburg County voters could decide whether to fund transportation
After decades of discussion, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will have the power to let voters decide if they want to pay a 1% sales tax to create a transportation fund. NC Governor Josh Stein signed PAVE Act into law which clears the way for a transportation referendum on the November 2025 ballot.
Bonterra Village residents respond to WCCB's report on future of community horses
Last week, we told you the future of the horses at the Bonterra Village community was in question. It still is, but after our report aired, several neighbors reached out in frustration wanting to give their side of the story.
Jury reaches verdict on 4 of 5 counts in Diddy trial, judge indicates they'll keep deliberating
The jury in Sean βDiddyβ Combsβ sex trafficking trial said Tuesday that it has reached a verdict on four of five counts against the hip-hop mogul and was unable to reach a decision on the top charge, racketeering conspiracy.
Local motorcycle dealership hosting Independence Day Freedom Bash supporting Veterans
The event brings together bikers and Veterans alike for a special day dedicated to independence and the spirit of giving.Β
SC deputy shot and killed in what sheriff calls an ambush
A deputy trying to arrest a suspect in a South Carolina home was ambushed, shot and killed early Tuesday while a second officer was hurt, authorities said.
Char-Meck Animal Care & Control breaks from CMPD
Animal Care and Control already dropped the CMPD name more than a year ago. They now have a new look. Fisher says there won't be much of a change to the community other than the volunteer process.
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