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North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law on Monday nearly all of the bills that remained on his desk from the pile that the Republican-dominated General Assembly sent him before this year's work session ended. But he vetoed another measure and will let the legislature's annual “regulatory reform” measure become law without his signature. Cooper signed 12 pieces of legislation. Tho...

Four people are dead and at least three others were injured, including two in critical condition, after multiple shootings across the Charlotte area in the last 24 hours.   Officers responded to two deadly shootings late Monday into early Tuesday morning, including one on Parker Drive near Remount Road around 9 p.m., where four people were shot. One person died at the hospital, and three others we...

Hundreds of flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday, with dozens more being canceled. Making matters worse was that Sunday was predicted to be the busiest travel day of 2024 so far. Richard DeVayne joins the show to give us the latest conditions at Charlotte Douglas and how travelers who felt those delays were holding up.  FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/...

Two dozen apartments were damaged or destroyed by a massive two-alarm fire in southwest Charlotte early Friday morning, officials said.   The fire happened along Holliswood Court, which is just off South Tryon Street, around 2:30 a.m. A second alarm was called for once emergency crews arrived on the scene and saw the extent of the fire. A team of 60 firefighters were able to get the fire under con...

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. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/charlotte-july-4th-heat-temperatures-impact/275-fb407a28-4a0f-4678-8464-d0f29c6927f0  Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning fr...

The Fourth of July is just one day away, and while many people will enjoy professional fireworks shows during the Fourth of July, some people may be interested in lighting fireworks themselves. That's why hospitals are preparing for an uptick in burn patients. WCNC Charlotte's Destiny Richards shares safety tips in hopes of keeping people out of the hospital for the holiday.  Watch WCNC Charlotte...

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 House. At the same time, a Rock Hill School Board member created a bathroom policy for the district with the same wording.   The...

The North Carolina General Assembly passed 10 new laws that go into effect July 1.   Here are the new rules that matter to you: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/state/new-north-carolina-laws-july-1-legislation/83-f277d66b-39c2-4918-a581-b4c1cd696331 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can s...

An 8-year-old girl died after being found in a hot car in west Charlotte on Wednesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.   CMPD officers responded to a call to assist Medic on Wilkinson Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found an 8-year-old girl in critical condition inside the car. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.   The child's mother, 36-year-old...

The North Carolina General Assembly raced Wednesday to advance legislation before completing its chief working session for the year — even as lawmakers know they could return later this summer to settle unfinished business. The Senate and House are roughly $300 million apart on how much to spend over the next 12 months, with the House seeking to spend the higher amount. A great deal of the House's...

The Charlotte Hornets are officially in the Charles Lee era with the introduction of the championship-winning assistant as the team's newest head coach. Lee was introduced during a news conference in South End Charlotte on Tuesday. Team leaders and Lee are adamant about pushing the team to the top of the NBA. "We have a very good team," Lee said. "We've been snakebitten by injuries but I'm looking...

When it's hot outside, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner, but local HVAC companies say extreme heat is putting systems to the test. "I called for support because my thermostat was on 71, but was registering 75," Christy Elmore, who lives in Matthews, said. “Children don’t sleep well when it’s hot, right? So, it’s certainly been a challenge.” She reached out to Acosta Heating & Co...

After a scorching weekend, things are going to stay red hot in the Carolinas this week. Forecaster Larry Sprinkle says we can expected temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s with the heat index making it feel like 100-plus degrees. The heat and humidity will remain oppressive thorugh at least the end of this week. The weather will be the worst starting Wednesday, when have an extreme risk for danger...

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team  wants you to be Weather Aware because of the dangerous heat in the Carolinas beginning this weekend. Afternoon high temperatures will climb into the mid-and-upper 90s beginning Saturday. The hot weather will continue through at least Wednesday.  The hottest and most humid days of this heat wave are expected to be Sunday and Monday. These two days will likely see he...

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4, and a family from Gaston County almost joined that statistic when their 2-year-old daughter nearly died at a pool party.   The family's celebration narrowly avoided tragedy and the girl's parents say the outcome was truly a miracle.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/its-a-miracle-north-carolina-dad-saves-daugh...

There were tense vibes and words after what was supposed to be a vote passing a proclamation in support of Pride Month failed to happen during Tuesday's Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meeting.   County Chair George Dunlap said the reason is because the proclamation wasn't submitted soon enough to be on the board's agenda to vote. Dunlap said the deadline is 11 days before the board meet...

Charlotte residents are divided over proposed renovations to Bank of America Stadium following Monday's public comment session with Charlotte City Council.   The council held a two-hour listening session Monday afternoon giving anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal a chance to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgra...

Charlotte residents will have the chance Monday to let city leaders know their opinions on the proposed renovations at Bank of America Stadium during a public comment session at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.   The session, scheduled from 3-5 p.m., will give anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces...

A piece of Charlotte's past is set to open this weekend at the Charlotte Museum of History. The Siloam School, which has been standing since the 1920s, has been restored after an eight-year effort to raise $1.2 million for its preservation. The "Save Siloam School" project was funded entirely by the community and was relocated to the Charlotte Museum of History in September 2023. The school sat ab...

On Wednesday afternoon, Charlotte leaders held a special meeting to discuss the deal with Tepper Sports to renovate the Bank of America stadium.   Several council members have questions regarding the drafted contract and how the city can protect itself in case anything goes wrong. Some community members aren't on board with the renovations. Grace Fendrick started a petition on Change.org to give r...

On Wednesday afternoon, Charlotte leaders are holding a special meeting to discuss the deal with Tepper Sports to renovate the Bank of America stadium.   Several council members have questions regarding the drafted contract and how the city can protect itself in case anything goes wrong. Renovations to the stadium include installing huge screens and gathering spaces around the perimeter outside. T...

Charlotte city leaders voted 8-3 to approve the Queen City's 2025 spending plan Monday night. City officials have spent the last few weeks laying out their goals and making adjustments, including potential changes to the city’s 1.5 cent property tax increase, a possible $1 million in more funding for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in light of the April 29 ambush, and much more. The fi...

Charlotte city leaders are expected to finalize and vote on their 2025 spending plan on Monday. It comes as city officials have spent the last few weeks laying out their goals and making adjustments. The adjustments include potential changes to the city's property tax increase, more funding for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in light of the April 29 ambush, and much more.  MORE NEWS:...

The Catawba Nation is getting ready to build a brand new Two Kings Casino and Resort. It's been in the works for years, but it's not one step closer to reality. The groundbreaking of Two Kings Casino had been delayed due to a lawsuit between the Catawba Nation and the former casino developer over the ground lease for the land. The Catawba Nation settled with Sky Boat Gaming in May for an unknown a...

North Carolina House lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation that would automatically send 16- and 17-year-olds who commit violent crimes straight to adult court. The changes would rework some bipartisan juvenile justice reforms that took effect over four years ago addressing 16- and 17-year-old offenders. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/north-carolina-juvenile-crime-adult-c...