Safely Celebrating New Year's Eve In Charlotte
Attention turning to New Year celebrations as the omicron variant continues to spread throughout the country. Event planners are pushing forward and urging people to wear masks and social distance.
Court Records Say Truck Driven By Man Charged In Death Of CMPD Officer On I-85 Shouldn't Have Been Driven
According to court documents obtained by WCCB, the man charged in the crash that killed Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin and injured three other officers, shouldn't have been driving the tractor-trailer.Β
John Madden, Hall Of Fame Coach And Broadcaster, Dies At 85
The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85.
The Lost Cove Fire Has Doubled in Size
The Lost Cove Fire in Avery County has doubled in size. Officials state this increase is partially due to fire spread, but also a better mapping of the fire's perimeter.
Parole Canceled For Man Convicted Of Killing Jordan's Father
North Carolina's parole commission has canceled the scheduled 2024 parole for one of two men convicted in the 1993 murder of Michael Jordanβs father.
Police: 2-Year-Old Hit By Car On Christmas Dies
Police say a 2-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a car in Garner on Christmas.
Judge Refuses To Dismiss Alleged Proud Boys Leaders' Charges
A federal judge has refused to throw out an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Bidenβs electoral victory.
NC Chief On Leave After Telling Officers About False Vax Cards
A police chief in a small North Carolina town has been placed on unpaid leave because he reportedly told officers about a βclinicβ where they could get COVID-19 vaccination cards without actually being vaccinated.
US Officials Recommend Shorter COVID Isolation, Quarantine
U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine.
Apparent Time Capsule Found At Lee Statue Site To Be Opened
Conservation experts in Virginiaβs capital city are set to open an apparent time capsule found at the site of a prominent Confederate monument for the second time this month.
Rozier Scores 27, Hornets Rout Depleted Rockets 123-99
Terry Rozier scored 27 points and made seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Houston Rockets 123-99 for their second straight win.
Spring-Like Temps and Storms Ahead of the New Year
Breezy and warm Tuesday. Unsettled pattern to ring in the New Year.
Tasty Tuesday: Mixing Up a Stardust with Merchant & Trade
Another new year is almost here - but before that, there's a big party Friday night - and we're getting ready today!
What the Tech: HeardThat
Every now and then, Jamey Tucker runs across an app that is not only unique - but helpful
Funeral Arrangements Announced For CMPD Officer Killed In Line Of Duty
Funeral arrangements for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Mia Goodwin, who was killed in a crash on I-85 on Dec. 22, has been announced by Alexander Funeral Home.
Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake in South Carolina
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred outside of Columbia, South Carolina at 2:18 PM.
Panthers Send Players Home After 6 More Positive COVID Tests
The Carolina Panthers have sent all of their players home from Bank of America Stadium after six more players tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
For Celebrations, English Fizz Is On The Rise
English sparkling wine has been winning respect and an audience in recent years.
Martha Earnhardt, Matriarch Of Racing Family, Dies At 91
Martha Earnhardt, the matriarch of one of NASCARβs best-known families, has died. She was 91.
Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Foe Of Apartheid, Dies At 90
Desmond Tutu, South Africaβs Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice, has died at 90.
US Lifted Omicron-Linked Travel Ban On Southern Africa
The U.S. has lifted the travel restrictions on eight southern African countries. The restrictions were imposed to try to blunt the spread of the COVID omicron variant.
Flight Cancellations Continue Due To Bad Weather, Sick Crews
Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday, with major U.S. airlines each canceling dozens of flights.
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