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00:07:43

Wake Forest, Mississippi State set to face off in...

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2026/01/02

It’s game day in the Queen City as Wake Forest takes on Mississippi State on Friday night in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., but the celebration starts hours earlier with FanFest, the official pregame party, running from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fans can find the festivities along Mint and Graham streets, just outside the stadium, featuring live music, food and drinks, interactive games, and of course, plenty of Duke’s Mayo.Read more:

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00:08:03

Thousands ring in 2026 at Truist Field as Charlotte...

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2026/01/01

Thousands celebrated a safe New Year's Eve at Truist Field. Charlotte rung in 2026 with fireworks and only a few incidents.Every day, WCNC Charlotte is streaming the latest news, weather, traffic and more that impacts you on its streaming platform WCNC+. Download WCNC+ on your TV and watch for free today on your preferred streaming platform like Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV. READ MORE:

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00:10:28

Deadly shooting under investigation near west...

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2025/12/31

One person is dead following a shooting near a restaurant in west Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call shortly before 2:30 a.m. near the Capitaine Bar & Grill on Rozzelles Ferry Road. Here, a victim was with multiple gunshot wounds, according to CMPD. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/west-charlotte-homicide-rozzelles-ferry-road-cmpd/275-d350fa7a-ba4b-4bdb-a6b3-e92ed89cb5b8WCNC Charlotte To Go is a

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00:09:22

NASCAR community reacts to passing of Dennis Hamlin,...

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2025/12/30

The NASCAR community is mourning the loss of a dedicated father who helped his son's NASCAR career flourish.Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from injuries suffered in a fire on Blacksnake Road in Gaston County. The fire happened on Sunday. Hamlin was confirmed as the victim on Monday. Mary Lou Hamlin, Hamlin's wife, was critically injured in the fire.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/motor/nascar/nascar-community-reacts-to-passing-of-dennis-hamlin/275-9c967c68-5d8b-4273-8aff-05a491b59ccbWCNC

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00:09:12

2 hurt in fire at home of NASCAR driver Denny...

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2025/12/29

Two people were hospitalized in a fire at a Gaston County home belonging to the parents of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. The fire happened at a home on Blacksnake Road northeast of Stanley. Officials initially said one person was trapped in the home. Two people were ultimately taken to the hospital from the scene. Their condition was not released.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gaston-county-house-fire-entrapment/275-563ab09a-68e2-4f84-ad35-6e30cd78c1bcWCNC Charlotte To Go is a

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00:09:03

Juvenile dies after being found unresponsive at west...

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2025/12/26

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a juvenile's death in west Charlotte. Officers responded to assist Medic at a call on Queen City Drive shortly before 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. First responders at the scene found a juvenile who wasn't breathing. Medic took the juvenile to a local hospital, where they died.The police scene appears to be the Studios and Suites 4 Less motel along Queen City Drive, near the intersection with Billy Graham Parkway just north of the airport. Read more:

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00:11:43

New devices under the tree mean new online safety...

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2025/12/25

Christmas morning often brings excitement, new gadgets and more screen time for kids. But child advocacy experts say as more children unwrap phones, tablets and gaming systems, families should also be talking about online safety before devices are powered on.Mary Kathryn Elkins, director of healing services at Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center, said many apps designed for kids to connect and play games are increasingly being exploited by online predators.Read more:

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00:13:01

Christmas gifts offer solace to children grieving gun...

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2025/12/24

For Tina Sykes-Mosley, Christmas Eve carries a bittersweet significance. It would have been her son Marcus's 34th birthday, but he was shot to death in 2020, leaving behind a child who will never celebrate another Christmas with him.Now, Sykes-Mosley is channeling her grief into action, distributing holiday gifts to children who have lost parents or caregivers to gun violence, youngsters for whom the season brings painful reminders rather than joy.Read more:

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00:08:39

NC lawmakers demand CATS, CMPD records following...

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2025/12/23

North Carolina House Republicans are demanding extensive records from Charlotte officials about violent crime, diversity initiatives, and immigration enforcement, claiming the city may be prioritizing "ideological initiatives" over public safety.The House Oversight Committee sent letters on Dec. 19 to Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, City Manager Marcus Jones, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson, and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) interim CEO Brent Cagle, requesting five years of

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00:11:19

Lake Norman Humane Society reflects on Greg Biffle’s...

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2025/12/22

As the community continues to mourn the tragic plane crash in Statesville that claimed the lives of NASCAR veteran Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, their children, and others, those closest to the family are reflecting on a legacy rooted in service, compassion, and love.At Lake Norman Humane Society, where Greg and Cristina Biffle helped shape the organization from its earliest days, the loss is deeply personal.Read more:

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00:09:43

NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family among 7 killed in...

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2025/12/19

Seven people, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, were killed when a plane crashed at the Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday. Statesville Regional Airport confirmed an "aircraft incident" at approximately 10:15 a.m. Statesville officials confirmed the airport will be closed until further notice while investigators work to determine the cause of the crash and clear the scene. The families of the victims issued a joint statement, stating that Greg and his wife, Cristina, along with

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00:09:24

Charlotte airport workers to rally Thursday over pay,...

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2025/12/18

If your holiday flights out of Charlotte felt more expensive than usual, a new report suggests that’s not your imagination.Airport workers and community advocates plan to rally Thursday, Dec. 18, at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, pointing to a new analysis that shows passengers flying nonstop out of CLT pay more than travelers at any other major airport in the country.Read more:

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00:09:11

911 calls reveal chaotic details in CATS light rail...

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2025/12/17

Calls for emergency services have been released in connection with a stabbing on the CATS light rail in northeast Charlotte that left one person hurt earlier this month.The calls reveal witnesses' perspectives of the situation and the aftermath of the scene. The stabbing happened on Friday, Dec. 5, on the CATS light near North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. Oscar Solorzano is accused of stabbing Kenyon Dobie, causing serious injuries.The most substantial call came from one witness who told

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00:09:29

12 firefighters hurt in Salisbury home explosion

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2025/12/16

An explosion at a home in Salisbury left at least 12 firefighters hurt on Monday.The situation began on Laurel Street near North Long Street around 4:56 p.m., according to the Salisbury Police Department. Firefighters arrived and found a heavy fire at a home.As firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, an explosion happened inside the home. The home's roof collapsed after the explosion. The explosion caused injuries to 11 Salisbury firefighters and one from the East Spencer Fire Department,

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00:11:11

Homicide investigation underway after shooting in...

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2025/12/15

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in east Charlotte early Monday morning.Officers responded to a shooting on North Sharon Amity Road, near the intersection with Lynnville Avenue, around 3 a.m. on Monday. Medic initially transported the victim to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, but the victim was later pronounced dead.Read more:

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00:11:10

Federal officials weigh in on Charlotte light rail...

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2025/12/12

The man accused of stabbing another man on a CATS light railcar in December 2025 is now facing federal charges, the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office announced.Court records reviewed by WCNC Charlotte on Dec. 11, 2025, show that 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano is now charged with committing a terrorist attack or violence against a mass transportation system. He is also charged with re-entry of a removed alien. These charges are on top of the state charges Solorzano-Garcia is already facing.Federal

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00:09:30

CATS light rail stabbing victim arrested for assault...

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2025/12/11

Mecklenburg County Court records show a man who was the victim in a stabbing on the CATS light rail was arrested on Wednesday.Kenyon Dobie, 24, faces charges of assault serious bodily injury (SBI), assault on a pregnant woman, assault on a female, domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cats-light-rail-stabbing-victim-arrested-assault-charges/275-1177d890-2a98-41ed-ac46-5e836e72d780WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and

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00:10:57

CATS exclusion policy under scrutiny after banned...

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2025/12/10

The Charlotte Area Transit System's ability to track and enforce bans is facing renewed scrutiny after a man prohibited from using CATS property allegedly stabbed another rider on the light rail on Friday, Dec. 5.Oscar Solarzano, who was on CATS's banned list, was aboard the rail line when he allegedly committed the attack, raising questions about how the transit agency monitors individuals barred from the system.Read more:

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00:08:58

Charlotte leaders seek answers after second light...

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2025/12/09

Charlotte City Council addressed Friday's stabbing on the light rail Monday night, less than four months after the deadly stabbing of Iryna Zarutska prompted increased security measures on public transportation. Mayor Vi Lyles said she has requested CATS to provide an update on the transit security plan this week."Everyone deserves to feel safe in Charlotte, and that remains this council's priority," Lyles said during Monday night's meeting, after multiple residents brought up the incident during

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00:08:57

Suspect arrested after stabbing on Charlotte light...

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2025/12/08

A man is in custody after a reported stabbing on the Charlotte Area Transit System Blue Line light rail early Friday evening, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said.Medic confirmed it responded around 5 p.m. near the stop along North Brevard Street and East 25th Street. One person was being treated for serious injuries, according to the agency. On Saturday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed detectives identified 33-year-old Oscar Solarzano as a suspect. Court records indicate

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