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Olympic Spotlight shining bright, on Anna Cockrell: Charlotte's own competing in the 400m Hurdles in Paris
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Today’s Olympic spotlight features the father of 2024 Olympic Hurdler Anna Cockrell, Mr. Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte. “We are so excited to be a part of our daughter's journey in the 400 Meter Hurdles for the 2024 Olympics” says Cockrell. He adds “this is an exciting time for our family as we support our daughter Anna in her quest to be on the podium. I had no idea how good my daughter was when she started jumping over hurdles."
Welter: Even in EA Sports College Football 25, UNC vs. NC State is a classic
Future scholars will surely detect a precipitous dip in productivity from the male subset circa the week July 19, 2024. Some will argue the decline started a few days earlier on the 16th, EA Sports College Football 25's early access release date. "I have no idea," NC State head coach...
New York Old School Bagel & Deli is on a roll
New York Old School Bagel & Deli serves up a taste of Gotham in south Charlotte. Mark Stordeur’s journey to overnight success as a bagel baker was years — and miles — in the making. Not long after Stordeur, 60, opened New York Old School Bagel &...
Charlotte Teenager Succumbs to Injuries After Bicycle Collides with SUV in Hickory Grove Division
A tragic incident has left a local family and community grieving after a fatal collision between an SUV and a bicycle in the Hickory Grove Division. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports that 15-year-old Christian Dixon Green was involved in a severe crash while biking on Sunday, July 21, 2024. According to the CMPD, the accident occurred at the 8500 block of Robinson Church Road at about 6:17 p.m.
Charlotte Police Charge Suspect Durell Sheridan with Murder in Pierre McClain Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has made a crucial development in the murder investigation of Mr. Pierre McClain, by arresting and charging Durell Sheridan, 31, with murder, in an update coming days after the homicide that unsettled the North Tryon community. CMPD’s official statement dated July 25 confirmed the arrest which stemmed from unrelated outstanding orders.
Press Conference | Curtin and Gazdag ahead of the Union's Leagues Cup clash against Charlotte FC
Ahead of the start of Philadelphia Union's 2024 Leagues Cup campaign, Head Coach Jim Curtin and midfielder Daniel Gazdag will speak from inside the press conference room inside Subaru Park. The press conference will be streamed in its entirity starting at 10AM ET. The Boys in Blue battle Charlotte FC...
Friedlander: Sights and sounds from ACC's preseason Football Kickoff
CHARLOTTE, NC – Forget saving the best for last. Like the Daytona 500 of NASCAR, whose Hall of Fame and corporate headquarters are located directly across the street, the most significant event at he ACC’s annual Football Kickoff media event came at the beginning of the schedule rather than the end.
Coast to Coast: Carolina Basketball's Top 100 Players
Because of its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this special episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recently released, updated comprehensive ranking of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players.
South Carolina Weather Alert: Cooler Weekend with Possible Showers
Columbia, SC – This weekend, South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions as temperatures drop slightly below average. A stray shower or storm is possible today, but otherwise, drier conditions are expected, with highs ranging from 87-90°F on Saturday and 88-91°F on Sunday. According...
Police: Missing South Carolina teen found dead, victim of shooting
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Friday headlines. A teenage boy reported missing in South Carolina has been found dead. According to the Sumter Police Department, the body of Derrick "CD" Wilson was discovered Thursday in the area of Hoyt and Nelson streets. Police say Derrick, who would have...
Scattered showers and storms again this afternoon
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A front will move through the state, bringing widespread showers and storms to the Midlands of South Carolina today. The front is expected to move south of the area by Saturday, ushering in drier air and lowering rain chances over the weekend. Temperatures will hover near to slightly below normal through early next week before returning to typical summer levels by midweek.
Records: Mecklenburg County led NC in juvenile drownings in 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - State records revealed that 37 people 18 years or younger drowned across North Carolina in 2023. Of those deaths, nearly half (18) were children five years old or younger. Eight of those were 1-year-olds. According to the records, Mecklenburg County had the most juvenile drowning deaths...
July is Disability Pride Month. Here's the history behind the celebration
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — July is Disability Pride Month, an opportunity to honor the history, achievements and struggles of those with disabilities. It originated in 1990 to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26. The act prohibits discrimination at work, in hospitals or doctor's offices and within transportation of any kind. It also makes it a requirement to have signs in parking spots and ensures rooms are accessible for everyone.
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