Groups Mobilize to Repeal HB2
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Groups are mobilizing to repeal House Bill Two during the General Assembly short session that begins Monday. "How much more of this can this state take?" said Rep. Kelly Alexander.…
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Panthers' David Gettleman On Josh Norman
Josh Norman is the focus of attention at the Panthers' pre-draft press conference with David Gettleman and Ron Rivera.
Bill to Stop I-77 Toll Lanes
CHARLOTTE, NC -- There is aΒ newΒ effort to put the brakes on the Interstate 77 toll lanes as soon as next week. Representative Charles Jeter from Mecklenburg County says he will introduce a…
Film studio complex moves to South Carolina
A massive film complex once planned for Charlotte has now moved across the state line to South Carolina. The plan is in the final stages on the Catawba Indian Nation Reserve. WCCB got an exclusive preview of the project.
Local Businesses Gather Donations After Ecuador Earthquake
Businesses around the Carolinas are helping those impacted by the earthquake that hit Ecuador on Saturday.
Panthers Rescind Franchise Tag on Josh Norman
The Panthers have rescinded the franchise tag on cornerback Josh Norman. This makes Norman, who is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, a free agent.
Hard Rock Cafe Pyramid In Myrtle Beach Could Be Demolished
The pyramid housing the Hard Rock Cafe which has been a landmark in Myrtle Beach for two decades will be demolished under new plans for the site.
Treasury Official Says Harriet Tubman Will Go On $20 Bill
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years, a Treasury official said Wednesday.
Deputies: Boys Made Up Kidnapping Story To Skip School
Investigators say two Fort Mill students who claimed someone tried to kidnap them reportedly made the story up.
Glass Jars Of Nice! Fruit Products Being Recalled
8oz glass jars of fruit sold at Walgreen's nationwide have been recalled due to possible glass shards in the product.
Sushi Alert: Grim Outlook For Bluefin Tuna
The latest scientific assessment paints a likely bleak future for the Pacific bluefin tuna, a sushi lovers' favorite whose population has dropped by more than 97 percent from its historic levels.
Fed Appeals Court Ruling Could Change HB2
CHARLOTTE, NC -- An appeals court decision threatens to dismantle at least part of House Bill Two. The Federal Appeals Court says a Virginia teen can use the school bathroom matching the gender with which he identifies. The ruling breathes…
Pearl Jam Performs Entire Vs. Album During Sold Out Greenville Show
Pearl Jam figured out another way to impress their fans at the sold out Greenville, South Carolina show. The band performed the entire Vs. album as part of their energy filled three-hour show.
Woman Arrested After Leaving Puppy In Storage Unit
A Rock Hill woman is facing animal cruelty charges after police say she left a puppy inside of her storage unit overnight.
GM To Recall Over 1 Million Pickups To Fix Seat Belt Problem
General Motors is recalling more than a million Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks worldwide because the seat belts may not hold the driver in a crash.
App Chariot for Women Challenges Uber
The app was scheduled to launch in Boston first Tuesday, but it's received such nationwide interest including here in Charlotte, the founder says they are now preparing a nationwide launch in a month or two.
Signs Promote Open for Business in Wake of HB 2 Controversy
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Companies across the Queen City are putting up signs saying "Always Welcome Charlotte." The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority the rolled out the slogan as businesses and events are threatening to…
Conservative Lawmakers Drive Backlash Against LGBT Rights
Year after year, South Carolina Sen. Lee Bright has watched as gays won more rights through legislation and the courts. And as he sees proposals elsewhere in the U.S. aimed at allowing transgender people to use the bathroom that conforms to their identity, he says plenty of people feel just like he does.
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