NC governor vetoes anti-DEI and transgender rights bills, calling them 'mean-spirited'
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed three anti-DEI bills and another targeting transgender rights.
Healthy Headlines: Safety tips for 4th of July
In todayβs Novant Healthy Headlines, Tonya Rivens chats with Angela Bryan, Trauma & Injury Prevention Coordinator with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, about some safety tips we should all be following to ensure a safe and happy Fourth of July.
Nissan recalls more than 480,000 vehicles due to engine failure risk
Nissan is recalling more than 480,000 of its vehicles across the U.S. and Canada due to potential manufacturing defects that could cause engine failure.
Woman on Burke County's 'Most Wanted' list arrested
A woman wanted on multiple drug charges in Burke County has been arrested with the help of the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force.
Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join
The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case on transgender students' participation in school sports.
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.
