Charlotte Events with Moira Quinn
The Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade, Tango & Tapas, CLTFREESKATE and Free Pet Portraits! Moira Quinn knows all the fun events around town.
Last Day of Above Average Temps
Cold front brings cooler and drier weather this weekend.
CMS Updates Board On Teacher Vacancies; Safety Concerns Ahead Of New School Year
Less than three weeks left until students return to the classroom in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district continues to face several challenges including teacher vacancies and continued security concerns.
A Massive Sinkhole In Chile Is Being Investigated
Work has been temporarily suspended at a copper mine in Chile as a massive sinkhole quickly grows in size.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s New Competition Book Club Madness Pits Book Club Against Book Club To See Which One Will Claim The Top Honor
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation announces the first-ever competition for local book clubs — “Book Club Madness”. Through a series of friendly competitions, the Foundation hopes to promote literacy, engage the community, and inspire the incredible book club members in Mecklenburg County.
Gastonia Police Ask For Help Locating Missing 47-Year-Old Man
The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 47-year-old man.
Nominations Now Open For 2nd Annual Heart Of Charlotte Awards
Northeastern University in Charlotte announced on Tuesday that nominations are now open for the second annual Heart of Charlotte Awards.
Missouri Voters Set To Weigh In On Recreational Marijuana
A campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Missouri gathered enough signatures to make it on the November ballot, Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced Tuesday.
Mecklenburg Co. Detention Center Officer Arrested And Fired
A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was arrested and fired on Tuesday for smuggling contraband to an inmate.
City Of Charlotte To Host Community Kick-Off Events For Arts And Culture Plan
In August, the city of Charlotte will host its first community events to officially launch public engagement efforts that will shape the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan.
FBI Searches Trump's Florida Estate For Classified Records
The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said, a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the former president.
Axios Media Purchased By Cox Enterprises
It's an old and new media marriage: Axios Media, the digital news site known for its to-the-point blurbs on politics, tech and business, is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, the media conglomerate that owns the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Kelley Blue Book and major broadband internet services.
Federal Authorities: Charlotte Woman Sentenced To Prison For Bank Fraud
A 58-year-old Charlotte woman was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for bank fraud, according to authorities.
Police: 2 More Warrants Issued To Iredell County Teacher For The Rape Of A Student
On Monday, August 8th, Iredell County deputies served two more arrest warrants on former teacher Elizabeth Bailey for Felony Statutory Sex Offense with a Child Under 15 and Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Catawba Two Kings Casino Donates $12,000 To Local Nonprofits
The Catawba Two Kings Casino Share Change program has raised a total of $12,000 for two Cleveland County nonprofit organizations.
CMPD: West Charlotte Murder Suspect Killed During Shootout With Officers
Detectives have opened a homicide investigation after finding a victim suffering from a fatal gunshot wound in west Charlotte Wednesday evening.
Troopers: Mother, 10-Year-Old Son Killed In Fatal Lincoln County Collision
Troopers say a Lincoln County woman and her 10-year-old son were killed in a collision on NC Highway 27 Monday afternoon.
Union County K-9 Finds Missing Juvenile
Thanks to a Union County K-9, police say a missing juvenile has been located.
Smart Shopper: 20% Off Curl Transformation Courtesy Of The Curl Cave
To all the natural, curly girls out there, today is your day! Todays deal of the day is courtesy of the Curl Cave.
What The Tech: Airdrop Offensive Photos
The next time you hop on an airplane, go to a concert, or just go out in a public crowd you may want to change a setting on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Apple's Airdrop feature is causing problems, particularly on airlines, as numerous passengers report receiving unwanted and disturbing photos from strangers.
Dining For Charities: Mac Tabby Cat Cafe
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe has joined WCCB’s Dining For Charities. The campaign benefits local businesses and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
Olivia Newton-John, Who Played Sandy In 'Grease,' Dies At 73
Olivia Newton-John, the Grammy-winning superstar who reigned on pop, country, adult contemporary and dance charts with such hits as “Physical” and “You’re the One That I Want” and won countless hearts as everyone’s favorite Sandy in the blockbuster film version of “Grease,” has died. She was 73.
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