Bringing Ideas Alive: A Creative and Educational Movement Charlotte, NC is well known for its continuous progression, talent and bringing change to thecommunity. Such advancement and change are specifically occurring in the creative andfinancial industries. A Dynamic Partnership This past Saturday, Charlotte housed the very first Earn Your Masters pitch competition hostedby Steve Stoute, Ally financial, and Rashad Bilal and T and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure.Earn ..read more

The William Byron Charity Golf Tournament raised $300,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR Cup Series driver and Charlotte native William Byron returned from Dover International Speedway to host his 4th annual charity golf tournament ..read more

Three of the officers were working with a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. The other officer was with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two days after an attempted arrest in east Charlotte turned into a deadly shootout, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings spoke one-on-one with WCNC Charlotte’s Vanessa Ruffes ..read more

Collins’ electric style and energetic calls made him an internet star as he rose to prominence as the voice of Hornets basketball. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets weren’t always the best team to watch during the 2023-24 NBA season, but they might’ve been the best show on TV every night they played, thanks to broadcaster Eric Collins.  ..read more

Kim Dellinger said she’s been watching the coverage after four officers were shot and killed in east Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been 30 years since Kim Dellinger’s brother, CMPD Officer John Burnette, was killed in the line of duty.  “You never get through it,” Dellinger told WCNC Charlotte’s Sarah French ..read more

They face a slew of charges tied to the ongoing investigation. MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Nearly two months after a double homicide investigation and standoff unfolded in Mooresville, a trio of teen boys now face charges tied to what unfolded. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, May 1, that a 17-year-old and two 15-year-olds would face charges ..read more

Weeks was one of four officers killed during a standoff in east Charlotte on Monday. He leaves behind a wife and four children. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A procession for fallen U.S. Marshal Thomas Weeks is making its way from the medical examiner’s office in Charlotte to the Calvin Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville.  ..read more

Headliners will perform at the Paladium, the on-site and seldom-used amphitheater, which was transformed into a venue in 1991. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — New acts have been added to the Carowinds Summer Music Fest lineup: Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Tonic, and TobyMac are all coming to the amusement park this summer.  ..read more

Multiple organizations launched fundraisers to support families of the officers killed during Monday’s standoff in east Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Memorials have been growing across Charlotte as the city grapples with the loss of four fallen officers and five others who were injured during a standoff on Monday afternoon.  ..read more

The payoff for having an excellent credit score has never been better when it comes to buying a house. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Reserve is expected to decide whether it will lower interest rates on Wednesday, but anyone looking to buy a home will need to look at more than just interest rates when trying to lock down a mortgage.  ..read more