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President Donald Trump is coming to North Carolina this week. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/donald-trump-north-carolina-visit-speech-michael-whatley-2026-us-senate-election/275-136f3397-7493-43e3-9505-255711922bb0
December 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
President Donald Trump is coming to North Carolina this week. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/donald-trump-north-carolina-visit-speech-michael-whatley-2026-us-senate-election/275-136f3397-7493-43e3-9505-255711922bb0
Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a structure fire in Matthews near Interstate 485. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews/matthews-fire-investigation-multiple-agencies-respond/275-112ea860-c0aa-46e5-a620-044e43d91e8d
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a structure fire in Matthews near Interstate 485. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews/matthews-fire-investigation-multiple-agencies-respond/275-112ea860-c0aa-46e5-a620-044e43d91e8d
MATTHEWS FIRE: Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fire in a Matthews neighborhood near I-485 and John Street. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews/matthews-fire-investigation-multiple-agencies-respond/275-112ea860-c0aa-46e5-a620-044e43d91e8d
December 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
MATTHEWS FIRE: Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a fire in a Matthews neighborhood near I-485 and John Street. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews/matthews-fire-investigation-multiple-agencies-respond/275-112ea860-c0aa-46e5-a620-044e43d91e8d
A church official said the point of the Nativity is to make people think about ICE raids and immigration enforcement. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-church-nativity-scene-dismantled-ice-agents-arresting-holy-family-immigration-protest/275-967eb105-ea25-4f71-9f2c-75e6892ddd3c
December 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A church official said the point of the Nativity is to make people think about ICE raids and immigration enforcement. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-church-nativity-scene-dismantled-ice-agents-arresting-holy-family-immigration-protest/275-967eb105-ea25-4f71-9f2c-75e6892ddd3c
Christian Daniels allegedly made threatening posts directed at Trump and Vice President JD Vance, stating that they will "face horrors" and "public execution." https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-arrested-facebook-posts-directed-president-trump/275-9100b9f0-27a3-462a-9f74-967e0e1ff64b
December 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Christian Daniels allegedly made threatening posts directed at Trump and Vice President JD Vance, stating that they will "face horrors" and "public execution." https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-arrested-facebook-posts-directed-president-trump/275-9100b9f0-27a3-462a-9f74-967e0e1ff64b
"Today's a good day," Michael Jordan said in the courtroom. https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/motor/nascar/antitrust-lawsuit-settlement-nascar-michael-jordan-denny-hamlin-steve-phelps-jim-france-front-row-motorsports/275-9ee074ba-cc69-40da-be0f-432076e91519
December 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"Today's a good day," Michael Jordan said in the courtroom. https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/motor/nascar/antitrust-lawsuit-settlement-nascar-michael-jordan-denny-hamlin-steve-phelps-jim-france-front-row-motorsports/275-9ee074ba-cc69-40da-be0f-432076e91519
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports allege NASCAR is a monopolistic bully shortchanging competing teams and drivers. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/michael-jordan-and-joe-gibbs-daughter-in-law-to-testify-in-nascar-antitrust-case/616-41a4423d-6215-42f1-a81b-aec4a59a61f3
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports allege NASCAR is a monopolistic bully shortchanging competing teams and drivers. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/michael-jordan-and-joe-gibbs-daughter-in-law-to-testify-in-nascar-antitrust-case/616-41a4423d-6215-42f1-a81b-aec4a59a61f3
CHASE IS ON THE CASE: North Carolina deputies recover "Paw Patrol" mascot head https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/weird/onslow-county-deputies-recover-giant-paw-patrol-chase-mascot-head/275-809a79ce-23e4-44e5-a8a7-5b01b63da8f3
December 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM
CHASE IS ON THE CASE: North Carolina deputies recover "Paw Patrol" mascot head https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/weird/onslow-county-deputies-recover-giant-paw-patrol-chase-mascot-head/275-809a79ce-23e4-44e5-a8a7-5b01b63da8f3
Taha Tahanur was tragically beaten to death by his "friends" a few weeks ago. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/community/more-than-a-number/sister-says-brother-was-beaten-repeatedly-left-to-die-by-friends-stone-mountain/85-2d093386-4ee0-439a-9bf1-cba8e2800eab
December 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Taha Tahanur was tragically beaten to death by his "friends" a few weeks ago. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/community/more-than-a-number/sister-says-brother-was-beaten-repeatedly-left-to-die-by-friends-stone-mountain/85-2d093386-4ee0-439a-9bf1-cba8e2800eab
Raccoon bites Georgia man in face during car ride, sparks rabies scare before finally going to hospital https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/animals/rabid-raccoon-bites-cherokee-county-man-in-face-during-car-ride-sparks-rabies-scare-after-refusing-treatment/85-30871aa8-7981-4644-ad0a-2a90633753f2
December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Raccoon bites Georgia man in face during car ride, sparks rabies scare before finally going to hospital https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/animals/rabid-raccoon-bites-cherokee-county-man-in-face-during-car-ride-sparks-rabies-scare-after-refusing-treatment/85-30871aa8-7981-4644-ad0a-2a90633753f2
I-85 CLOSED: Northbound lanes of I-85 are shut down in Gaston County due to this crash involving an 18-wheeler. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-85-crash-highway-closed-tractor-trailer-incident/275-a9cd75a9-8c10-4b13-bfc4-652488f5ae76
November 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
I-85 CLOSED: Northbound lanes of I-85 are shut down in Gaston County due to this crash involving an 18-wheeler. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-85-crash-highway-closed-tractor-trailer-incident/275-a9cd75a9-8c10-4b13-bfc4-652488f5ae76
"The operation is not over and it is not ending anytime soon," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement issued to WCNC Charlotte. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
November 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
"The operation is not over and it is not ending anytime soon," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement issued to WCNC Charlotte. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
After nearly a week in Charlotte, Border Patrol's immigration enforcement operation has concluded, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
After nearly a week in Charlotte, Border Patrol's immigration enforcement operation has concluded, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
Federal agents have been spotted all over Charlotte this week, making arrests in all parts of the city. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Federal agents have been spotted all over Charlotte this week, making arrests in all parts of the city. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/immigration-news/operation-charlottes-web-ending-soon-report/275-3352be02-29f5-4b1d-a1a5-cc70ad575856
AVOID THE AREA: I-485 Outer Loop closed in north Charlotte due to deadly crash https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/serious-crash-interstate-485-outer-loop-north-charlotte/275-3a133886-afb1-4b79-a75c-76ed29cd8a47
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
AVOID THE AREA: I-485 Outer Loop closed in north Charlotte due to deadly crash https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/serious-crash-interstate-485-outer-loop-north-charlotte/275-3a133886-afb1-4b79-a75c-76ed29cd8a47
"We have thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income, middle income. We are going to pay down debt," Trump said. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-2000-checks-tariff-dividend-update-timeline/507-68dd3585-6ae0-4c5e-8ea3-68ab2063c9e5
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"We have thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income, middle income. We are going to pay down debt," Trump said. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-2000-checks-tariff-dividend-update-timeline/507-68dd3585-6ae0-4c5e-8ea3-68ab2063c9e5
It was just a few days before his death when six-year-old Abel Torres-Aquino drew his last picture and wrote a note filled with color and love.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It was just a few days before his death when six-year-old Abel Torres-Aquino drew his last picture and wrote a note filled with color and love.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
Saturday's Border Patrol operation brought protesters to Uptown Charlotte - here's a look at the march: https://youtu.be/jXO6R4bgUbk?si=GS8zfjw_wjiTYnUc
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Saturday's Border Patrol operation brought protesters to Uptown Charlotte - here's a look at the march: https://youtu.be/jXO6R4bgUbk?si=GS8zfjw_wjiTYnUc
Traffic backed up for miles on I-85 after crash in northeast Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/crash-impacts-traffic-university-city-charlotte-north-carolina-interstate-85/275-21ef230e-72b0-4e37-9610-860c9e17472e
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Traffic backed up for miles on I-85 after crash in northeast Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/crash-impacts-traffic-university-city-charlotte-north-carolina-interstate-85/275-21ef230e-72b0-4e37-9610-860c9e17472e
Charlotte is expected to be the first city where Border Patrol will spearhead immigration enforcement without coordinating ICE in the same location.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Charlotte is expected to be the first city where Border Patrol will spearhead immigration enforcement without coordinating ICE in the same location.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
It's the end of the line for Charlotte FC's playoff run, falling to New York City FC at home tonight. #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It's the end of the line for Charlotte FC's playoff run, falling to New York City FC at home tonight. #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
I-77 is closed in both directions due to downed power lines near Woodlawn Road. Traffic is being detoured off the highway but traffic is backed up for miles. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-77-closed-downed-lines/275-833a4cd3-868a-41ff-85a9-393f93e85dd9
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I-77 is closed in both directions due to downed power lines near Woodlawn Road. Traffic is being detoured off the highway but traffic is backed up for miles. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-77-closed-downed-lines/275-833a4cd3-868a-41ff-85a9-393f93e85dd9
Charlotte could cut flights by 10% after the FAA announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 airports amid the shutdown. https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-potential-flight-cuts-federal-government-shutdown-impacts/275-f3af7f0e-b576-48ef-b88b-c5912616f4f2
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Charlotte could cut flights by 10% after the FAA announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 airports amid the shutdown. https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-potential-flight-cuts-federal-government-shutdown-impacts/275-f3af7f0e-b576-48ef-b88b-c5912616f4f2
Three congressmen urged Gov. Stein to deploy the National Guard, citing a growing violence crisis. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-republicans-request-national-guard-charlotte-deployment-violent-crime/275-3c06b155-892f-497b-9f27-1e80a62a7c81
November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Three congressmen urged Gov. Stein to deploy the National Guard, citing a growing violence crisis. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-republicans-request-national-guard-charlotte-deployment-violent-crime/275-3c06b155-892f-497b-9f27-1e80a62a7c81
Federal and local agents seize over 160 pounds of illegal narcotics in Catawba County drug bust: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/catawba-county-drug-bust-meth-cocaine-fentanyl-seized-investigation-federal-agents/275-75431339-e1aa-403c-813c-2670572e620c
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Federal and local agents seize over 160 pounds of illegal narcotics in Catawba County drug bust: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/catawba-county-drug-bust-meth-cocaine-fentanyl-seized-investigation-federal-agents/275-75431339-e1aa-403c-813c-2670572e620c