UPDATE: I-77 lanes reopen in Iredell Co. following deadly crash
A deadly wrong-way crash shutdown part of I-77 North in Iredell County for nearly 12 hours on Friday.
Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback
In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.
28th annual Juneteenth festival of the Carolinas returns June 12th-15th
The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, the largest and oldest Juneteenth Festival in the Southeast returns for its 28th Annual Celebration June 12th- 15th.
UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire
An underage person is charged in connection to a 3-alarm fire at a Harris Teeter store in north Charlotte. Charlotte Fire determined the had been intentionally set.
Healthy Headlines: Mental health awareness month
In today’s Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway chats with Jaren Doby, a therapist at Novant Health Psychiatric Associates, about starting a conversation around mental health and the importance of seeking help.
International airline starting service to Charlotte
Etihad Airways will soon offer non-stop flights between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi. The airline, which is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced Friday that the service will begin in May of 2026.
Video shows Uber driver attacked by passenger
It's been nearly two weeks since Oswaldo Rivera was attacked by his Uber passenger. The attack was captured on video. It shows the man choking Rivera with his own seatbelt before Rivera was able to slip out.
Missing teen found, search for armed robbery suspect continues
A 15-year-old girl reported missing and in danger in Catawba County is being reunited with family. Investigators are still trying to track down an armed robbery suspect they believe Carroll had been with.
Summerlike heat swells into weekend
Highs may crack 90° this Friday afternoon across much of the Piedmont and Foothills despite mostly cloudy skies.
Heavy police presence at apartment complex in northwest Charlotte
CMPD is investigating what appears to be a shooting in northwest Charlotte on Griers Grove Road at the North Cross Apartments.
CMPD searching for woman who was hit by car and then possibly kidnapped
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for a woman who they believe was assaulted and then possibly kidnapped. It happened around 10:30 Wednesday night on Toddville Road in west Charlotte.
Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post
Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post.
More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code
More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas at 120 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest a new company dress code.
Singer Chris Brown arrested in UK for alleged attack at London club in 2023
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Driver charged after hitting two teens crossing a road in Hickory
Two teenagers are recovering after they were hit by a car while trying to cross a busy road in Hickory.
Alex Smalley goes from alternate to contending in a span of 20 hours at PGA Championship
In a span of about 20 hours Alex Smalley went from first alternate to a 67 at Quail Hollow to get his name high on the leaderboard
Hospital tells family brain-dead GA woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban
A hospital is using a breathing tube and other measures to keep a brain-dead Georgia woman's body functioning because she is pregnant.
Free fitness in the park in Uptown Charlotte every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at Romare Bearden Park
Uptown Charlotte is getting active this season with the introduction of Free Fitness in the Park, a new outdoor wellness series happening every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through June 21 at Romare Bearden Park.
Charlotte Is the Nation’s 5th leading city for new apartments
Data reveals downtown Charlotte added nearly as many new apartments in the past five years as it did in the entire previous decade — a surge that places it 5th nationwide for downtown apartment construction, just behind Atlanta.
Supreme Court hearing arguments on birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in its first case stemming from the flurry of actions marking the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.
NASCAR hammers driver Chris Buescher and his team for illegal modifications at Kansas
NASCAR has penalized driver Chris Buescher and his Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing team for illegal modifications to the bumper of his No. 17 Ford at Kansas Speedway.
NC's first Whataburger set to open in Gastonia in two weeks
The first Whataburger restaurant in North Carolina will open on May 29th in Gastonia.
WCCB NEWS
𝕏
Formerly Twitter
