LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.
CLT Airport prepares for spring break travel
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is gearing up for Spring Break travelers, with many local schools scheduled to begin their breaks starting the afternoon of Friday, April 11th.
Ex-congressman Nickel entering race to unseat North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina announced on Wednesday his candidacy to try to unseat Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026, saying a βfighter for whatβs right for our stateβ is needed and criticizing the Republican incumbent for backing President Donald Trump's agenda.
Stocks surge after President Trump announces a 90-day pause on most tariffs
U.S. stocks are flying higher after President Donald Trump announced a drop in some of his tariffs, except for China.
Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims
A crowd of people grew increasingly agitated Wednesday as they waited at the Dominican Republicβs forensic institute for news of their loved ones still missing a day after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub, killing at least 124 people and injuring hundreds more.
Local traffic stop leads to discovery of $1M in stolen vehicles
A traffic stop in Monroe lead to the discovery of more than $1 million in stolen vehicles.
Asheville tourism expected to rebound following Hurricane Helene
Businesses in Asheville are expecting tourism to fully rebound following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Charlotte Wine + Food Festival This Month
Springtime is here, which means one of Charlotte's top events is quickly approaching!
Local Magician Jack Kelly on 'Fool Us' This Week
Be ready to be amazed! Local magician Jack Kelly is set for his first appearance on 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' this Friday in Las Vegas.
NWS no longer translating watches and warnings for non-English speakers
The National Weather Service is no longer providing language translations of its products, a change that experts say could put non-English speakers at risk of missing potentially life-saving warnings about extreme weather.
US stocks hold relatively steady as bonds show more stress
US stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday as markets remain shaky following latest escalations in the global trade war.
China raising its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84%
China again vowed to βfight to the endβ Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84%.
What the Tech: iPhone price increase
There's a wave of "panic buying" happening as people worry about potential price hikes due to ongoing trade tariffs between the US and China. Apple stores and cell providers are seeing increased traffic from customers looking to snag a new device before prices potentially skyrocket.
Hickory Police charge 2 after shots are fired into crowd
Garon Killian and Kylee Simpson are both charged with seven counts of attempted first degree murder.
Matthews Police searching for 4 car break-in suspects
A reminder from the Matthews Police Department to lock your car doors. The department is looking for the people responsible for a number of recent car break-ins.
EXCLUSIVE: Person describes body camera showing moments Wadesboro PD K9 was shot
A person who says they have seen police body cam video of the night a Wadesboro Police K9 was shot and killed is speaking out. They talked with the dog's former owner, Josh Harrington. Harrington provided WCCB with a recording of their phone call.
Fight over chickens goes to NC Supreme Court for final ruling
It's not a chicken fight, it's a fight over chickens. A Union County woman has been in a battle with her HOA for years over her pet chickens.Β
Rowan Co. roads closed after tanker carrying explosives overturned
A wreck involving a tanker truck carrying explosives closed parts of several roads in Rowan County Tuesday afternoon.
Stocks drop as uncertainty reigns about Trump's tariffs
U.S. stocks dropped after a second day of stunning reversals. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Tuesday after wiping out an early gain of 4.1%, which had it on track for its best day in years.
Earth Day celebration at the Independent Picture House
Charlotteβs largest annual Earth Day celebration brings together community members to celebrate the environment through impactful film series.
Freeze warning in effect overnight for parts of the region
Temperatures will fall into the 20s and 30s early Wednesday morning -- here's how to protect cold sensitive plants in your garden.
Supreme Court blocks order to reinstate federal workers
TheΒ Supreme CourtΒ on Tuesday blocked an order for PresidentΒ Donald TrumpβsΒ administration to return to work 16,000 probationary federal employees who were let go inΒ mass firings.
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