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Rock Hill, SC

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Mecklenburg County, NC

Charlotte, NC

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The planned launch of a new computer system for Mecklenburg County courts is being delayed because of technical issues occurring in Wake County and several other North Carolina counties, which have been serving as North Carolina test locations ahead of a statewide deployment. The new system...

Amid NC technical issues, Mecklenburg County will wait longer to get new computer system for courts

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The contractor behind the Hawthorne Lane Bridge and CityLYNX Gold Line Phase 2 project is suing the city of Charlotte for $115 million, according to a lawsuit recently filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court. Johnson Brothers Corporation's complaint accuses the city of breach of contract, misrepresentation...

'This is an unfortunate situation' | Hawthorne Lane Bridge contractor sues city of Charlotte for $115 million

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A person has died after a car crash in east Charlotte Saturday evening. Medic said it happened around 8 p.m. along Central Avenue near Eastcrest Drive. The person who died was pronounced dead at the scene. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download...

Person killed in east Charlotte crash, Medic reports

Clover, SC

CLOVER, S.C. — Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead on Sunday. Authorities were called to Pinkney Street in Clover on Sunday. At the scene, Keon Knox, 19, was found with a gunshot wound. He was later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have labeled this...

1 dies in after shooting in Clover, investigation underway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A murder suspect, accused of cutting off his ankle monitor before going missing, has been taken back into custody, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Monday. Willie James, 33, was originally placed on the ankle-monitoring system in 2018 when he was charged with killing 25-year-old Matthew Duke...

Charlotte police capture murder suspect accused of cutting off ankle monitor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Why are gas bills going crazy?. 2022 was the most volatile year on record for natural gas as prices went from unseasonable lows, to record highs, and back again. Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year sent the global markets haywire forcing buyers to scramble to replace...

Here's why gas bills are so high this year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that unfolded late Saturday Night. CMPD reported the scene around 11 p.m. It happened along North Tryon Street near West 15th Street in the Optimist Park area, and a pedestrian was involved. When CMPD shared initial details, part of the street spanning from West Lidell Street to 16th Street had to be closed.

Deadly crash near Optimist Park involved pedestrian, CMPD says

Davidson, NC

DAVIDSON, N.C. — Some North Carolina residents are feeling the squeeze after emergency SNAP benefits ended this month. "That’s going to hurt a lot of families we see, the ones that were on snap benefits," Heidi Acker, food pantry coordinator for the Ada Jenkins Center told WCNC Charlotte.

Davidson food pantry expands hours amid COVID-era SNAP benefits ending

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services' fifth annual 'Creek Week' kicks off Saturday. 'Creek Week' aims to help the community care for and learn more about its waterways through volunteer activities, educational programs, and other events. Just a few of the activities you can participate include:. Cleaning...

Creek Week aims to teach community the importance of waterways in Mecklenburg County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editors Note: The crash is was previously expected to clear at 7:30 a.m. The time has been extended to 10:30 a.m. Part of I-485 near exit 9 (Andrew Jackson Highway) was shut down for a few hours overnight, due to a crash involving two tractor-trailers. Two...

I-485 ramp closed after overnight crash, 1 person seriously injured

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Congress works to update funding and priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Senator Ted Budd visited Charlotte's two major airports Monday. Budd, a Republican member of Congress representing North Carolina, met with Charlotte Douglas International Airport officials during a tour of the city-owned...

Sen. Budd visits Charlotte airports

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Monday, a public hearing was held at the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library to discuss plans to build Pinewood Behavioral Health Hospital in Charlotte. The facility would have 120 beds and for both kids and adults. If the project gets the green light, it would cost...

Public hearing held for new mental health facility in Charlotte

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — For several decades, malls have been on a steady decline. Experts point to online shopping and the pandemic. Now, the assessed value of some of Mecklenburg County's malls shows a drop in property value. “It’s been very difficult for some of those malls to hold...

Assessed value of some Mecklenburg County malls show drop in property value

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Central Avenue in Charlotte's Plaza Midwood neighborhood reopened Friday after a month-long repair to fix a leaking pipe. On February 7, crews responded to a wastewater leak in the 1300 block of Central Ave., which is located near the CSX Transportation railroad crossing. Charlotte Water crews also discovered a leaking water pipe.

After month-long repair, Central Ave. reopens in Plaza Midwood

Cleveland County, NC

Kings Mountain, NC

CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — Cleveland County first responders say a teen who was pulled from Moss Lake was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Tommy McNeilly, director for Cleveland County EMS, confirmed initial details to WCNC Charlotte via phone around 5 p.m. McNeilly said rescue operations began when the teen reportedly didn't resurface from the water. Crews with Charlotte Fire were able to get him out and get them taken to Atrium Health Cleveland.

Shelby teen declared dead after being pulled from Moss Lake, Kings Mountain police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte's got a lot, and it's getting recognized for its environment to help sports businesses thrive. The Queen City was named the third-best city for sports businesses, according to a ranking released on Monday by the Sports Business Journal. It came behind Dallas and New York City. The news source interviewed 100 veteran sports business executives to get their input for the rankings.

Charlotte named one of the top sports business cities in the nation

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — On Friday, a rioter who signed up for the Air Force after assaulting police at the Capitol was sentenced to three years and four months in prison by U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC...

North Carolina man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The hiring season has started for Charlotte-area pools. Before any local pools fill for the summer swim season, droves of lifeguards are needed. Mecklenburg County is looking for 50 to 60 lifeguards for the warm months ahead. The county will host the first hiring event Saturday, March 18 at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center in the Second Ward. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lifeguards needed before warmer weather arrives

Statesville, NC

STATESVILLE, N.C. — A new court date has been set for the man accused of nearly hitting two students as they got on the school bus. The terrifying incident, which happened on Old Mountain Road, was caught on camera and released by Iredell-Statesville Schools earlier this month. The driver,...

Man accused of nearly hitting kids near school bus gets several charges

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Charlotte pilot, Robert J. Burns, has made aviation history as the only helicopter pilot in the U.S. to have flown 31,000 flight hours with no violations or accidents. Burns, who is now retired, has been flying helicopters for over 40 years. It was through the military...

Charlotte pilot makes aviation history after flying 31,000 hours with no violations or accidents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte resident Nailyah Serenity is headed to Hollywood. Serenity does birth chart readings here in the Queen City. According to her website bio, Serenity has been studying astrology since she was just 9 years old. Her episode of "American Idol" aired Sunday night where she sang...

Charlotte woman wows the 'American Idol' judges sending her to Hollywood

Huntersville, NC

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Colonial Pipeline National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater discharge permit, and the public was invited to view and comment on the draft permit Thursday evening in Huntersville. The permit would allow polluted groundwater to be treated in Huntersville and discharged into North Prong Clark Creek...

NDEQ holds public hearing for Colonial Pipeline wastewater permit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One group is hoping to fight homelessness through coffee. Change Please coffee, and international award-winning coffee company, just opened its door at the Innovation Barn in Charlotte. Change Please is a nonprofit cafe and training academy that use 100% of its profits to help people experiencing homelessness find employment and the overall mission to end homelessness.

Nonprofit cafe launches training academy in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A north Charlotte family is grateful to be alive after a fire destroyed their apartment early Thursday morning. The Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Wynbrook Way, near Interstate 85 and Graham Street, just after 2 a.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from a multi-level apartment building. A team of 30 firefighters got the fire under control in about 15 minutes, according to CFD.

Charlotte family escapes house fire in middle of the night: 'He didn't realize what was going on'

Fort Mill, SC

Tega Cay, SC

Edgemoor, SC

Catawba, SC

Lando, SC

Indian Land, SC

Van Wyck, SC

York, SC

Marvin, NC

Lake Wylie, SC

Pineville, NC

Richburg, SC

Weddington, NC

Waxhaw, NC

Fort Lawn, SC

Sharon, SC

Chester, SC

Bowling Green, SC

Lancaster, SC

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7-car pileup causes delays on I-77 in Rock Hill

YORK COUNTY, S.C. — All southbound lanes of Interstate 77 are back open in York County after a seven-car pileup shut the road down, deputies said...

7-car pileup causes delays on I-77 in Rock Hill

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