South Carolina News

Breaking A Sweat At AIR Aerial Fitness

WCCB's Brian Basham went to AIR Aerial Fitness, where owner Kerri Flanigan showed him the benefits of this non-traditional exercise routine.

One-On-One With Hornets' COO Fred Whitfield

In celebration of Black History Month, WCCB's Ashley Holder sat down with Charlotte Hornets' Chief Operating Officer Fred Whitfield to discuss the people who paved the way for him and the Hornets' work in the community.

Teen Charged After Hit And Run Involving Fort Mill Crossing Guard

A Charlotte teen who was arrested for failing to stop after hitting a crossing guard in Fort Mill has been charged.

Mitchell Scores 25, Jazz Top Hornets For Eighth Straight Win

Kemba Walker scored 19 points for the Hornets, who lost three straight to conclude their four-game Western Conference trip.

Stolen Signs Heat Up Battle Over SC Town's Incorporation

A vote to decide if a community should become a town is heating up.

Trail Blazers Hold Off Hornets 109-103 In Overtime

Kemba Walker, who was named an All-Star reserve earlier in the day, scored 40 points for Charlotte. Marvin Williams, who returned after missing four games with a left ankle sprain, finished with 10 in 109-103 overtime loss to Portland.

Flu Cases Continue to Rise in Carolinas

We are reaching the peak of flu season -- and it has been a bad one in the Carolinas. Charlotte now ranks among the top cities for the most severe cases of the flu.

Railroad Crossing Closures Causing Major Headache For Charlotte Drivers

Seven railway crossings are shut down across Charlotte for repairs. Another one closes Thursday morning. As barricades divert traffic, it's causing a major hassle for drivers.

South Carolina Man Arrested For Using Forged Check To Buy Vehicle In Lincoln County

Investigators say a South Carolina man has been arrested for using a forged check to purchase a vehicle in Maiden.

Former Chesterfield County Teacher Facing Sexual Misconduct Charges

A former Chesterfield County teacher and coach is facing charges of sexual misconduct involving a 16-year-old student.

Hornets Acquire Hernangomez From Kinicks For O'Bryant And Picks

The Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Willy Hernangomez from the Knicks in exchange for reserve forward Johnny O'Bryant and two second-round draft picks, according to reports.

York County Sergeant Injured In Shooting Returns To Duty

Sgt. Kyle Cummings of the York County Sheriff's Department is back on duty after being shot last month.

Warning from Minneapolis: All That Glitters Isn't Gold

New Panthers owner, new Panthers stadium? Maybe. WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty went to Minneapolis, to learn more about one the NFL's newest facilities, and heard a warning for Charlotte, from one Minneapolis leader.

Stocks Plunge, Then Mostly Recover As Wild Ride Continues

The U.S. stock market mostly recovered after an early plunge Tuesday and was down moderately in late morning trading, raising hopes of a halt to a global sell-off. The swings came one day after the steepest drop in 6 ½ years.

One Dead, Two Children Injured In York County Crash

The driver of an SUV has died after colliding with a tractor trailer Sunday night.

Dow Plunges 1,175 Points In Worst Day For Stocks Since 2011

The Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,100 points Monday as stocks took their worst loss in six and a half years. Two days of steep losses have erased the market’s gains from the start of this year and ended a period of record-setting calm for stocks.

GPS-Based System Could Have Prevented Deadly Train Crash

Federal investigators spent a second day Monday at the site of a deadly train crash in South Carolina, where an Amtrak train was mistakenly sent off a main track and down a side spur - and into a parked freight train. The ensuing crash early Sunday killed two people and injured more than 100 passengers.

Hornets Rally From 21 Down To Beat Suns 115-110

The reserves ignited a 20-2 run to start the fourth quarter and Charlotte rallied from a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 115-110 on Sunday.