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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...
Keep an eye out for these scams this summer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re headed out for a nice vacation with your family this holiday, experts warn scammers don’t take any days off. WCNC Charlotte is sharing common scams that are heating up this summer so that you’re not left asking where's the money?. While...
Charlotte, Kannapolis police welcome new therapy dogs
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Millie, a therapy dog, is the newest addition to the Kannapolis Police Department's roster. The four-month-old Bernedoodle was donated to the department by Taylor Wise. “When the recent tragic event in Charlotte happened and four law enforcement officers lost their lives, my family and I wanted...
Study shows a third of those traveling this summer are willing to go into debt to pay for it
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Bankrate study found 53% of Americans are planning to take a summer vacation this year. More notable -- of those who plan to travel, more than a third said they are willing to go into debt to pay for it. The survey also found that...
Catawba County parents charged in child's death
NEWTON, N.C. — Two parents are facing murder charges after the death of their 16-month-old daughter. Lucas Shayne Scronce and Jennifer Denise Clay's daughter Ivy was found unresponsive on Feb. 7 in Newton. According to the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, Clay was arrested on Feb. 9 for trafficking in opium while an investigation into Ivy's death started.
Officer dies by suicide, CMPD confirms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer died by suicide in west Charlotte on Monday, CMPD confirmed. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. There was a large police presence in the area...
Shooting involving an officer under investigation in west Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is at the scene of a shooting involving an officer in west Charlotte, CMPD confirmed. It happened in the area of Steele Creek Road and Dorcas Lane, which is in west Charlotte near Charlotte Douglas International Airport around noon Monday. Residents report...
1,000 pounds of wastewater spills into Charlotte creek
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A grease blockage is to blame for more than 1,000 pounds of wastewater to spill into McAlpine Creek Sunday. According to Charlotte Water, its crews responded to the reported overflow in the Catawba River Watershed near where the creek intersects with Pineville-Matthews Road. For the latest...
'It's a nightmare' | Hundreds of flight delays, over 100 cancellations over the weekend at Charlotte airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations created a frustrating travel day for people at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday. By the end of Sunday, the airport had seen nearly 600 delayed flights and just over 100 cancellations. Around the airport, travelers could be seen...
Charlotte native Anna Cockrell to return to the Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte native Anna Cockrell is heading to Paris. The Providence Day School graduate will be competing in her second Olympics after her performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Cockrell took second in the 400 meter hurdles Sunday night. For the latest breaking news, weather and...
Charlotte the stingray dies, aquarium confirms
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — The once 'mysteriously pregnant' stingray in North Carolina has died, according to staff at her aquarium. Team ECCO's Aquarium and Shark Lab in Hendersonville shared the news about Charlotte the stingray's death in a Facebook post on Sunday night. "We are sad to announce, after continuing...
Why more people are traveling now than ever before
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This past weekend saw a record number of travelers. And if you feel like you’ve been hearing that sentence a lot lately, you’re not wrong. There are actually a lot of reasons why more people are traveling now than ever before. Let's connect the dots.
1 person seriously hurt after shooting near Charlotte nightclub
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was seriously hurt after a shooting in Charlotte's Wilmore neighborhood early Monday morning, Medic confirmed. Medic said the person was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte...
Campaign finance bill would allow 'secret' donations, critics argue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Last week, the North Carolina House overrode the Governor's veto of a wide-ranging bill that tacked on new campaign finance rules to legislation about wearing masks in public. The law creates loopholes around the state's ban on making unlimited financial contributions to political candidates by allowing...
How to stay safe on the water ahead of Independence Day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One of the most common ways people celebrate our nation’s independence is on the water – whether that’s on a boat, by the ocean, or poolside. Charles Ibach is the Administrative Officer for the State of North Carolina District 27, also known as the Charlotte Power Squadron. A large goal of the organization is to promote safe boating for all.
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