Egg & Spoon Race for National Egg Day
We are celebrating National Egg Day - and since Derek won't eat them... we're going to race with them!
Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Possible Through Early Friday
Showers and storms make for a soggy end to the week. A few stronger storms possible today.
Breathing Room: Unanimous Vote Means New Shelter Director Doesn't Need Permission To Save Animals
A little give and take in government Wednesday. Shocking, right? A local animal shelter gained some independence and local politicians got to save a little face during a vote, too.
Increasing Rain with Isolated Severe Storms Possible
Numerous showers with isolated strong storms on tap for your Thursday.
Long-Time Charlotte Observer Sportswriter Rick Bonnell Has Died
Charlotte Observer sportswriter Rick Bonnell passed away Tuesday.Β He was 63-years-old.Β Bonnell was an award-winning sportswriter at The Charlotte Observer for more than 33-years, according to the Observer's website.Β Β
Police: Man Arrested For Organizing Dogfighting Ring In Gastonia, Several Dogs Rescued
Police say a man from Gastonia is facing numerous felony charges for organizing a dogfighting ring.Β Investigators say they have been investigating reports of dogfighting on Queens Road in Gastonia for several months.
Three Charlotte Men Arrested For Matthews Catalytic Converter Theft
Three Charlotte men were arrested early Wednesday on multiple charges in connection to catalytic converter theft in Matthews, according to police.
Tropical Lingo
Meteorological words and their meaning can be difficult - like the word meteorological itself! Meteorologist Kaitlin Wright helps break down tropical lingo.
Catawba County Man Says $100,000 Win Is A βDream Come Trueβ
While coming home from an out-of-town trip, Timmy Childress of Sherrills Ford stopped to try his luck on a Millionaire Maker ticket and won himself a $100,000 prize.
AP Source: Dukeβs Krzyzewski To Coach Last Season In 2021-22
Duke Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski will coach his final season with the Blue Devils in 2021-22, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.
Silver Alert Issued For 68-Year-Old Cabarrus County Man
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing, endangered 68-year-old Thomas Waller from Cabarrus County.
Caldwell County Man Charged In Catawba County For Trafficking Methamphetamine
A Caldwell County man is facing multiple drug charges after a Catawba County narcotics investigation that spanned several area hotels Friday.
Weather Tune of the Day: Here Comes the Rain Again
The Eurythmics set the tone perfectly for the return of much needed rain to the WCCB viewing area with 'Here Comes the Rain Again..'
Bill To Give NC Returning Workers Bonuses Approved By Senate
Giving bonuses to North Carolinaβs unemployment benefit recipients who get a job soon would help both business struggling to fill vacancies and residents who need a nudge to return to work, Republican lawmakers said Tuesday.
2 Charged In Miami Beach Shooting, DaBaby Detained, Released
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was detained for questioning in a shooting that wounded two people in Miami and later released, officials said Tuesday. Police said two suspects are now charged in the case.
Mecklenburg County Woman Snags $1 Million Prize
Eleni Housiadas of Charlotte decided to pick up a 50X the Cash ticket and scored a $1 million top prize. Β
Much Needed Rain Heading Toward the Carolinas
Rain and storms return to the forecast today. Soggy end to the week.
The Snark: Be Best, Extreme Sisters, Harry's Wand & Hurricane Uranus
Clips from "Married to Medicine" and "Extreme Sisters" plus Derek has thoughts on the Harry Potter themed store opening in New York City tomorrow, rollercoaster love, marathon shrinkage and Hurricane Uranus.
Dueling Parent Protests Before Union Co. School Board Meeting
Union County parents faced off in dueling protests before Tuesday night's school board meeting. Some say partisan politics are distracting from what should be the board's priority -- educating children.
Rallies Against Andrew Brown Jr. Killing Held In Several N.C. Cities Including Charlotte
Rallies against the deputy-involved shooting of an unarmed Black man in Elizabeth City took place in various North Carolina cities including Charlotte Tuesday afternoon.
Deputies: Morganton Man Arrested For Accused Statutory Rape Of Child
A 37-year-old Morganton man was arrested and charged after an investigation into an alleged statutory rape of a child Friday, deputies said.
2021 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Pronunciation Guide
June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season which means the name pronunciation guide has been released. We want to know, is your name part of this year's list?
