CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Vice president Kamala Harris walked into a packed house at Johnson C. Smith University in west Charlotte on Wednesday. The stop is a part of her nationwide economic tour. She says, “I feel very strongly that we need to be in the community listening and giving people information about the work that we have done that will help folks.” While taking part in a moderated conversation, the Vice President touted the economic accomplishments of President Joe Biden’s administration, and talked about what the White House would look like if they win a second term in November. She says t ..read more

ROCK HILL, S.C. — Rock Hill cardiologists have hit a milestone this year by completing 50 patient implants, putting a device called a watchman into peoples hearts. The watchman device is no bigger than a quarter but it’s impact is huge. Doctors say this device can help to treat AFib, also known as atrial fibrillation, and can put a stop to blood clots. Cardiologists with Piedmont Medical Center say once the Watchman is implanted into a patient’s heart, it acts as a plug that blocks blood clots from escaping and causing bigger issues like stroke. the CDC reports that every 40 seconds, someone ..read more

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Fire Department is conducting an investigation after a two-story house went up in flames on Wednesday night in north Charlotte. It happened around 9 p.m. at a home on Clooney Lane near University City Boulevard.  When firefighters arrived, they could see the fire shoot from the roof of the house. The fire was controlled in approximately 30 minutes. No firefighters or civilians were injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation ..read more

CHARLOTTE, NC — Whether you’re from here or you moved here, we are all dealing with the growing pains of living in one of the fastest growing parts of the country. Like it or not, the secret is out about Charlotte. More than 100 out of towners move to the area each day. New Yorkers, Californians, and Midwesterners are ditching the high housing prices and cold weather to start a new life at a much cheaper cost than what they’re use to. Great for them, tough luck for some who grew up in Charlotte, being priced out of their hometown. The mad rush to Charlotte and the subsequent mass exodus of lo ..read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of President Joe Biden’s interview in his classified documents case, Republicans’ latest and strongest rebuke of the Justice Department as partisan conflict over the rule of law animates the 2024 presidential campaign. The 216-207 vote fell along party lines, with Republicans coalescing behind the contempt effort despite reservations among some of the party’s more centrist members. Only one Republican — Rep. David Joyce of Ohio — vote ..read more

CHARLOTTE – City council and Panthers top brass talk face to face about proposed renovations to Bank of America stadium at Wednesday’s economic development meeting. David Tepper is asking for $650 million from the city to help renovate the 28 year old stadium. Tepper Sports and Entertainment Chief Venues Officer Caroline Wright spoke with WCCB’s Emma Mondo. “A lot of this is education, both for us and the community to learn and understand all of the facets and details of of a project of this magnitude.” The money would come from Charlotte’s tourism and hospitality tax fund. Local business own ..read more

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – One person was killed in a crash in southwest Charlotte on Wednesday night, according to Medic. The accident happened on Steele Creek Road and Rigsby Road. Paramedics pronounced one person dead at the scene. No further details were released. We are working to learn what led up to the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates ..read more

ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — A South Carolina man pleaded guilty to federal charges Wednesday in the shooting death of a police officer in southwest Virginia in 2021. Michael Donivan White, 36, of Cross, South Carolina, had already pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges in state court. The federal counts include drug charges and causing the death of a person with a firearm. The plea deal requires the judge to sentence White to a term of 40 to 100 years. His previous plea deal, entered May 30, also calls for a sentence of 40 to 100 years. Lawyers for White did not immediately respond t ..read more

RALEIGH. N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Senate’s top leader said Wednesday that chamber Republicans are prepared to walk away from budget negotiations if the House remains unwilling to give way and lower its preferred spending levels. With private budget talks between GOP lawmakers idling, House Speaker Tim Moore announced this week that his chamber would roll out its own spending plan and vote on it next week. Moore said Tuesday that the plan, in part, would offer teachers and state employees higher raises that what is being offered in the second year of the two-year budget law enac ..read more