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Charlotte working to address rise in panhandlers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From intersections to sidewalks, panhandlers are setting up in Charlotte in search of help. It’s a complex issue that’s leading to frustration for some who say the act puts their safety at risk. Fred Royer lives in Uptown and says he now wears a...
Hurricane Beryl impacting travel plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hurricane Beryl is tearing through the Caribbean and it's already causing mass destruction. The earliest Category 5 hurricane in recorded history has thus far claimed the lives of at least two people. The hurricane is also impacted summer vacation plans. Some people have had these Fourth...
Hornets legend Kemba Walker announces retirement from basketball
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kemba Walker, the Charlotte Hornets legend and four-time NBA All-Star, announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday. Walker made the announcement on social media, reflecting on his career as a whole. "This has all been a dream," Walker said in the post. "When I look back,...
2 people found shot, killed in Charlotte after cardiac arrest call
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — What started as a call for a cardiac arrest in north Charlotte evolved into a double homicide investigation. Medic first reported they were called to John Dale Lane near Granite Creek Lane in the Nevin community around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. However, they later said they found two patients dead when they arrived.
NC teen makes history after getting private pilot's license
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — An Indian trail teen is taking life to new heights while building his future with aviation. 17-year-old Ryan Garner has made history by obtaining his private pilot's license. “I have always loved it since I was a kid," Garner told WCNC Charlotte's Myles Harris about...
South Boulevard shut down in both directions at Magnolia Avenue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes are blocked on South Boulevard at Magnolia Avenue Tuesday afternoon after an incident where a Publix truck downed power lines, officials say. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.
How the extreme heat might impact your July 4th plans
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While temperatures went back to average on Tuesday and Wednesday, the WCNC Weather Impact Team wants the Charlotte area to stay Weather Aware throughout the holiday weekend as excessive heat and humidity is set to return. When. Forecast. It's back to more scorching weather for Thursday,...
North Carolina advocates continue to address homeownership disparities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte anchor Jane Monreal followed up on WCNC Charlotte reporter Nate Morabito's investigations into Charlotte's challenges with affordable housing. According to recent data from real estate company Zillow, nearly one in four Black applicants are denied a mortgage. That's more than twice as often as...
These Carolina cities are the most, least educated, study says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 150 major cities in America and used 11 different parameters to determine which places were the most or least educated. Some of those parameters include how many adults have higher than a high school diploma, the quality...
Charlotte man's death now being investigated as a homicide
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man's death in June is now being investigated as a homicide. On Tuesday, July 2, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared more details about its investigation into a man's death on North Graham Street near West 9th Street, which was first reported on June 14 around 2 p.m. Officers said they responded to a welfare check request and found 36-year-old Corey Damoan Robinson dead at the scene.
Shooting of man during apparent fight with police by Pineville officer deemed justified
PINEVILLE, N.C. — An off-duty officer with the Pineville Police Department is deemed justified in shooting a man who reportedly fought with officers in May 2024. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Tuesday it would not be filing charges in the case after its homicide unit investigated for potential criminal aspects. An internal investigation with Pineville Police is still being conducted.
Tuesday marks 30 years since Flight 1016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday marks 30 years since the devastating Flight 1016 crash. Just before 7 p.m. on July 2, 1994, 37 people were killed when a plane crashed into a neighborhood near Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The flight was coming to Charlotte from Columbia, South Carolina, when severe...
NC child found safe, Massachusetts man charged human trafficking of a child victim
STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — A Massachusetts man was served with multiple warrants after police found a child who had been abducted from North Carolina, according to the Berlin Police Department in Berlin, Massachusetts. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte...
Woman charged for recording sexual acts with child
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — (Warning: Story contains graphic details) A 24-year-old is under arrest and charged with seven counts of first-degree sexual exploitation of a minor in east Charlotte. Rhonna Jasmiya Horton allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a child whose identity is not being released but is in the...
Deputies searching for wanted man in Cleveland County
CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies in Cleveland County are urgently searching for a wanted man. David Chambers is wanted for a number of crimes, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office: Protection order violation, kidnapping, assault by strangulation, assault on a female, and breaking and entering. For the latest...
Josh Green dealed to Hornets in trade with Mavericks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets were involved in a three-team trade that sent a former first-round draft pick their way. Guard Josh Green is headed to Charlotte from the Dallas Mavericks, who are acquiring Klay Thompson from the Golden State Warriors. The full details of what the Hornets are giving away to acquire Green have not been released.
South Carolina's transgender bathroom law now in effect for public schools
ROCK HILL, S.C. — South Carolina’s controversial school bathroom law is now in effect. It was slipped into the state budget and requires students to use bathrooms based on their biological sex. A couple of months ago, lawmakers were working on this legislation in the South Carolina State...
Tips for celebrating Independence Day in Uptown
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the biggest Fourth of July celebrations of the year is now just days away. The annual SkyShow at Truist Field draws thousands to Uptown for baseball, food, and fireworks. This year, the show will light up the night sky right after the Charlotte Knights take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Thursday.
American flag stolen from Tweetsie Railroad
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Officials are searching for information about a crime where an American flag was stolen off a Tweetsie Railroad train a week before Independence Day celebrations around the country. Officials with the Watauga County Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help after a thirty-foot by...
How to report an outage in South Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — So if you're home and the power goes out, do you know how to report a power outage? Here's how you can report a utility outage to some of the major service providers in South Carolina. 🌩️ If you like weather, watch Brad Panovich and the...
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