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Several speakers at Tuesday's Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meeting said the district's request for an additional $63 million to help raise teacher pay won't be enough to cover basic living expenses.  The public had its first opportunity to weigh in on the proposed $1.9 billion budget Tuesday night. Superintendent Crystal Hill is asking for $660 million from Mecklenburg County, which is $63 million more than the district got last year. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-budget-proposal-teacher-pay-raises-public-meeting/275-ae4cfa87-47c4-4cf5-811a-e1a737d8b8d1 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

The town of Matthews is taking action to address concerns over short-term rentals. But will it be enough? People living in Matthews have brought up concerns about homes in their neighborhood operating as Airbnbs. Now, town leaders heard these concerns and are working to find a solution. 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Charlotte leaders are expected to approve $5 million on Monday for affordable housing geared toward multifamily rentals and future homeownership through the city's Housing Trust Fund.  The agenda for Monday's City Council meeting states the money would add 140 affordable housing units and 19 homeownership units to Charlotte's existing supply. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/charlotte-city-council-affordable-housing-funding-approval-expected-home-ownership-rental-family-houses/275-33828442-7069-47b9-b09b-09f4e3731131Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Data shows the number of teacher vacancies statewide are going up, with enrollment in teaching programs going down. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working to change that. The district is adding more aggressive hiring strategies that aim to boost the number of teachers joining it and enrolling in programs.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-teacher-vacancies-4-18-2024/275-60c0dcb4-ec26-4d1a-bc7d-340c9a56d0b0Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

SWAT officers appeared to be raiding a number of gambling establishments in the Charlotte area on Wednesday.  Officers swarmed one location on Albemarle Road near Independence Boulevard around 1 p.m. with undercover and CMPD units. Two other locations, along Independence Boulevard in Matthews, and on Bessemer City Road in Gastonia, were all locations of a heavy police presence Wednesday. It's unclear how many agencies are part of the operation that spans multiple jurisdictions. WCNC Charlotte has contacted Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, as well as North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) to learn more about the operation."A lot of rigmarole goes on over there," Michelle Touchberry, who was in the area when police arrived, said. "You smell weed, they don't keep the place clean. They walk through the parking lot and they just throw trash. You find needles all over here and stuff like that. It's just bad news."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-raid-business-arcade-gambling-fish-games/275-ce08c02e-eee1-4555-9aad-e12582b64eceWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

It's a vision of progress for SouthPark.  City leaders, in partnership with SouthPark Community Partners, unveiled a quarter of a billion-dollar plan to enhance the SouthPark area by 2035.  The SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan will enhance walkability and safety. It will also connect parts of the area to the center and make it easier for small businesses to thrive from the increased foot traffic.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southpark-madison-park/southpark-2035-development-charlotte-north-carolina/275-1e1dd5bb-2969-4866-a924-135705680fbbWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Piedmont Lithium is one step closer to making its mining operation in Gaston County a reality. The company announced Monday that the state approved its mining permit two and a half years after it applied. People in Cherryville have been pushing against the proposed lithium mine for the last few years. However, several people WCNC Charlotte spoke with on Main Street said the project is too divisive of an issue to share their opinions on camera.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lithium-permit-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-cc167294-17e7-459d-843e-20b7333c72f8Plus, Richard DeVayne has the very latest on a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on the I-485 inner loop in northeast Charlotte. The crash happened around 4 a.m. near University City Boulevard. It's unclear if any charges will be filed. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/deadly-crash-inner-loop-interstate-485-charlotte-north-carolina/275-db222397-aa0e-450f-a169-3d4fb26abda1WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It's a trend schools across the country are seeing -- chronic absenteeism.  According to the New York Times, chronic absenteeism is typically defined as missing at least 10% of the school year -- or about 18 days. In a new report from the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank, 26% of public school students were chronically absent last year. That's compared to 15% in 2019.So what's behind the big jump? Well, the years of the data used is our first clue.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/why-are-school-absences-on-the-rise/285-381d5e0b-25f7-4d3c-abd7-688481ca9d89Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

In an exclusie interview with WCNC Charlotte, Mayor Vi Lyles voices her concern about a 1-cent sales tax getting on the ballot come November. The proposed tax would help fund some of the city's major transit projects, including the Silver Line. Lyles says securing the funding quickly is essential for getting those projects complete on time. A Rowan County school is closed Friday after a strong thunderstorm ripped the roof off a building on campus. Richard DeVayne has the latest update on that, plus recaps the impacts felt across the Charlotte area from Thursday's storms, which took down trees and knocked out power for thousands of people in the metro. The click is ticking for people to file their income taxes, but what happens if you don't meet the April 15 deadline? Sarah French connects the dots on Tax Day and why the penalty can cost much more than you might expect. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

North Carolina leaders are pushing for more resources for child care. With pandemic-era federal funding set to end in June, the Department of Health and Human Services reports 300 North Carolina day cares have been forced to close over the past year. Now, there's a push to help centers get the support they need.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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Charlotte is ready for major renovations at two of its largest sports venues, but as the Queen City looks to welcome in a new era of entertainment for fans, there are questions about who's paying for those upgrades.  The price to build arenas is rising exponentially and it may not be worth it.  Let's connect the dots.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/sports-stadium-upgrades-taxpayer-money-spectrum-center-charlotte-north-carolina-hornets-panthers-bank-of-america-stadium/275-3fa51bbf-75f9-4c45-b174-ac2e3329faa9Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The man charged with killing a Charlotte mother and her two young children before getting caught in California last month will remain in jail without bond due to being a "tremendous danger" to the city, a judge ruled on Monday.  (Warning: Story contains graphic details or images)  Benjamin Joseph Taylor is charged with three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Markayla Johnson and her two children, 4-year-old Miracle Johnson and 7-month-old Messiah Johnson. Taylor was booked in the Mecklenburg County jail on Friday after he was transferred into the custody of U.S. Marshals by officials in Imperial County, California.  An affidavit obtained by WCNC Charlotte on Monday revealed new details on what investigators found when searching Johnson's home. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/benjamin-joseph-taylor-murder-suspect-markayla-johnson-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation-bond-denied/275-d36176c9-951c-4354-9671-2fd556dd6aaaWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Across much of the United States on Monday, a solar eclipse will cause a spectacle and spark scientific insight.A four-minute period of complete darkness will occur along the path of totality from Texas to Ohio and into New England. An estimated 31.6 million people live in the path of totality this year, according to NASA. That compares to 12 million people in 2017, when the path of totality came directly through the Carolinas.In 2024, places like Charlotte, North Carolina, which saw near-totality in 2017, will only reach a peak of 80% totality around 3:11 p.m. Monday. Let's take a closer look at what you need to know.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/world/solar-eclipse/everything-need-know-solar-eclipse-april-8/275-defb13b1-0ca6-4bbd-93b9-1bac2e828d9d  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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

A Chester County teen's family is still in disbelief after he was shot and killed Tuesday night.  Chester Police said its officers responded to a shooting near Spring Street and Gadsden Street a little before midnight on Tuesday night. When they arrived, they found a teen performing CPR on Donovan Browning. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Chester police arrested 18-year-old Connie Di'rose Miller in connection with Browning's death. Miller is charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. His family spoke with WCNC Charlotte. Donald Browning says his family is in utter disbelief and can't help but question why this happened. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-kills-teen-chester-south-carolina/275-93d5bab1-c1ab-4d9c-bdbd-f1fcd8d1b42fWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Vice President Kamala Harris is making another trip to Charlotte to discuss the White House's investment in climate action under the Biden administration.  On Thursday, Harris will be joined by EPA Administrator Michael Regan, who is a native North Carolinian. This week's stop marks the fourth trip to North Carolina for Harris this year. Harris and President Joe Biden were in Raleigh last week to promote the expansion of Medicaid, lowering prescription costs for seniors and expanding the Affordable Care Act. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/kamala-harris-charlotte-visit-climate-change-investment/275-3c9714cd-17b2-4e46-881c-74d5d9b44cf1 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

The severe threat has moved to the east of the Charlotte area, after strong storms moved through Georgia into the Carolinas this morning.A strong storm system moving through the region produced a grand total of 14 tornado reports, 160 wind reports and 25 large hail reports over the last 24 hours, with these numbers likely to grow -- but none were in our area.This severe weather window has closed for the Charlotte area but a cold front will push in later today. Here's how that could impact you: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/strong-storms-wednesday-carolina/275-9d99d88b-b82a-4024-9ef7-4b7be7c8e4d3Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Several claims online say women who take Ozempic are becoming pregnant -- even those who are on birth control.The results of those pregnancies have been dubbed "Ozempic babies." But is this a real unintended consequence of taking Ozempic? Our #verify team looked into it.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/ozempic-birth-control-pregnancy-women-health/275-d95e888d-5586-4ada-aee8-b52716c3d5cd Also on WCNC Charlotte:A few strong thunderstorms ahead of daybreak Wednesday is a reason to stay Weather Aware overnight Tuesday.WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich is tracking an approaching cold front, which is forecast to fuel a few strong thunderstorms as most people are asleep.  Beginning with bedtime on Tuesday night and continuing through early Wednesday morning, residents should be Weather Aware due to the risk of thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be strong enough to produce severe, damaging winds. Panovich said, luckily, the risk of tornadoes is low.Click here for the latest updatesWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A proposed development set to go before Mooresville town leaders was first presented to the town planning board last fall. At the time, it was met with concerns from the board as well as Mooresville residents.These concerns include traffic issues, lack of retail-commercial space, and the development's distance from the nearest fire department. The 52-acre site is planned for a portion of Alcove Road, east of I-77.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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter 

A Fort Mill crossing guard told WCNC Charlotte the call-outs were directly related to the lack of charges against the driver involved in the deadly crash.

One person was hurt while evacuating a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport late Wednesday night, according to Medic.Frontier Airlines Flight 1759 from Charlotte to Orlando was in the boarding process when a "strong odor was detected" on the plane. As a precaution, the flight was evacuated by both the jet bridge and the evacuation slides, according to the airline. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-orlando-frontier-airlines-flight-1759-evacuated/275-050a01b6-012c-4364-a138-376c820ad8d6 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A recovery mission to find the missing Baltimore construction workers enters its second day after the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed when a cargo ship crashed into it early Tuesday morning. Maryland state and city officials said they presume all six men are dead after falling into the river when the bridge toppled over. The crew of the cargo ship alerted officials with a mayday warning, allowing them to shut down the bridge and save countless lives, according to Maryland's governor. Alice Barr reports from Baltimore with the latest on the tragic situation. STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/cargo-ship-baltimore-bridge-collapse/507-84daf3b8-83d7-4365-9968-388679d1ab8f Someone's waking up a lot happier after scoring the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was purchased in New Jersey, according to lottery officials. If you won a huge prize like that, would you tell anyone? We want to know how you'd react to winning the lottery. Text us at 704-329-3600. STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/mega-millions-march-26-2024-winning-numbers/507-6b0f2f68-f9b9-4d04-870e-56055432a2ae A former AAU youth basketball coach accused of child sex trafficking is scheduled to face a judge on Wednesday. Destiny Richards has the latest on the investigation, which now includes deputies in a secodn North Carolina county. STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/basketball-coach-accused-of-human-trafficking-to-appear-in-court/275-648d65c9-418b-451e-afde-c82cd7b4bd37 We have all of these top stories, plus Kia Murray shares how a decades-old rumor could actually be true at NASCAR's most historic track and Ben Thompson connects the dots on how a small mining town in North Carolina could be driving the unprecedent growth in artificial intelligence. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers searched for survivors.It was also not clear what caused the cargo ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge long before the busy morning commute in what one official called a “developing mass casualty event” in a major American city just outside of Washington. Two people were rescued, and it was not clear how many more might be in the water.“Never would you think that you would see, physically see, the Key Bridge tumble down like that. It looked like something out of an action movie,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, calling it “an unthinkable tragedy."Latest: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/cargo-ship-baltimore-bridge-collapse/507-84daf3b8-83d7-4365-9968-388679d1ab8f 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

A crash south of Rock Hill Friday evening has now claimed four lives, two of them young children. One child died on the way to the hospital. The other one died of her injuries after getting there.Residents in the area told WCNC Charlotte they've been worried about that stretch of Saluda Road. Some said they fear this won't be the last deadly crash, unless something is done. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/rock-hill/deadly-rock-hill-sc-crash-3-22-2024/275-5f1cf7f5-cfee-40c3-98b9-023b8f438c0eWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Thursday night, a youth-led town hall brought city and county leaders together with teens in the community to discuss youth crime and gun violence.Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown said they wanted to not talk about kids or talk at kids, but they wanted to listen with no judgment and no interruptions.The meeting started with a moment of silence for Jaselyn Horne, who lost her life after a fatal shooting at the Cookout on Sunset Road last week.Full story: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/teens-town-hall-discussion-gun-violence-charlotte-north-carolina/275-254a9e39-55b4-49fd-8068-206d5e5bd0dfWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

March Madness is officially here. The first round of the NCAA Tournament tips off on Thursday when Mississippi State and Michigan State battle. The massive 68-team tournament is one of the most beloved traditions in all of sports thanks to its upset-fueled unpredictability. The NCAA estimates people fill out 60 million to 100 million brackets each year in an attempt to predict every game to win money or bragging rights over friends, family or coworkers. But what are the odds of a perfect bracket?  Let's connect the dots.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/ncaa/ncaab/march-madness/the-odds-of-filling-out-perfect-ncaa-tournament-bracket/275-4366cc6b-a9c8-4f4f-ab1d-7ea79f3f8dd5Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Landlords in South Carolina have filed a staggering 400,000 evictions between March 2020 and February 2024. That's all according to newly released data from the Civil Court Data Initiative, a government website collecting nationwide eviction data.In York County alone, there were 600 eviction filings in February 2024 and just over 20,000 since March 2020, according to the eviction tracker.The ACLU and the NAACP took legal action in 2022, suing the state to collect newly published court records. This initiative led to the creation of the first major database, allowing for the updating of eviction numbers in weeks rather than years.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/new-data-shows-rising-eviction-rates-sc/101-0d3df8db-869c-4a67-981e-301a00165d46 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

More kids are becoming addicted to nicotine, with school districts like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reporting 758 documented incidents of use of a vaping device last school year. Some students say that number may not include the many kids who vape in hideaway spots."It's 6 o'clock in the morning and when I go in the bathroom, it's like 30 people in there vaping, they're tweaking," recent grad Jayden Thomas said.Vaping is an issue state and local leaders are working to tackle, with Mecklenburg County public health leaders assessing 228 local tobacco retailers to find solutions.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/kids-vaping-mecklenburg-county-health/275-2085268e-1bbf-4683-b933-5b9f247ee177Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Charlotte woman and her two young children were found more than a week after they were reported missing, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police charged Benjamin Joseph Taylor, 35, with 3 counts of murder and one count of concealment of death.Taylor was found on Saturday and arrested in Imperial County, California. He will be held in the Imperial County jail, awaiting extradition to North Carolina."I'm often asked what the most difficult part of my job as police chief is and without hesitation, my answer is always seeing families grieving the loss of their loved one after a violent crime--especially when small children are involved," CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said in a statement following the arrest.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/northeast-charlotte-nc-homicide-investigation-3-15-2024/275-ae8c543e-5d1c-4793-be02-76cae85ef9b0 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Thousands of drivers are reporting their insurance rates are going up and it could all be thanks to data collected behind the scenes.A report shows cars made by GM, Ford, Honda and other popular manufacturers are sending your data to insurance companies and you might not even know about it. In most of these vehicles, there is software tracking how you drive. Let's connect the dots.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/your-car-collecting-data-insurance-rates/275-8ec67bbb-ca17-4921-8ca0-a8ad1f36c004Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

The cause of Watts' death is listed as “undetermined” in the autopsy, which medical personnel conducted on Aug. 29, 2023.The autopsy said Watts' body was “skeletonized" and “severely decomposed." It said Watts was also missing bones and teeth. She was 39.Family members have been waiting on the autopsy report for months. For them, it was the last piece of a puzzle -- but, for the Watts family, this last piece is a mystery in itself."We are angry and devastated, we have so many questions," Watts' younger sister Tammy Utley said about the report.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/allisha-watts-autopsy-james-dunmore/275-15f7eeda-75c4-41ef-9c2a-a4e00d684101Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

The sequel to the 2020 election is officially set as the president and his immediate predecessor secured their parties' nominations. Joe Biden and Donald Trump have set up a political movie the country has seen before — even if the last version was in black and white.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/presidential-rematch-biden-trump-sequel-facts/507-d12f5c29-a41a-42d1-8576-98d451fcbeebA $500 reward is being offered for any information that lead to an arrest in a deadly shooting in southwest Charlotte on Tuesday. Richard DeVayne joins us with the latest update from police as they search for the killer. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/southwest-charlotte-nc-homicide-crime-investigation-local/275-2f313c42-b528-47fc-b5dc-b091327ceec6A new report from Zillow is taking a closer look at Charlotte's affordable housing crisis. The report determined how much you need to live "comfortably" in the Queen City. Kia Murray breaks down the data as we help you get ahead on saving for a new home. Plus, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy explains why pollen is getting bad across the Carolinas already in this week's Weather IQ feature and Larry Sprinkle has the complete forecast for the Charlotte metro area. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The City of Gastonia is having a third-party study done that analyzes barriers to housing and gives in-depth recommendations on how to remove them.  The goal is to implement city policies that create more affordable options and address disparities in housing. However, the same study was done five years ago and according to the research, the city hasn't addressed some of the identified disparities from 2019. Gastonia City Council's Housing Committee received an update Monday on the federally required housing study that's done every five years. It found five main issues that are making it harder for people to find fair housing in Gastonia.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/affordable-housing-crisis-gastonia-nc/275-dbc643d1-00e0-4e94-82cb-6709756cc81dWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

North Carolina will become the latest state to legalize mobile sports betting, starting at noon on Monday. Estimates suggest online betting will bring in nearly $65 million in additional tax revenue for North Carolina in the first fiscal year.  As part of the legislation, additional resources were directed toward the NC Department of Health and Human Resources to help those who might struggle with gambling addiction after Monday's rollout."Gambling can affect anyone.  It affects folks from all walks of life, all communities," Kelly Crosbie, director of the division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, said.  NCDHHS launched the website morethanagame.nc.gov to offer resources and support to those struggling with a gambling problem.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/flashpoint/experts-predict-smooth-sailing-sports-betting-launches/275-94806210-ca39-4331-8761-3980039a6f13Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Thousands of women in North Carolina found themselves without an OB/GYN after their providers and insurers failed to reach an agreement on coverage.These women were seemingly caught in the middle of contract negotiations between the insurer and Unified Women's Healthcare.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/north-carolina-women-lose-insurance-gynecologist-visits/275-67ccc76f-4b56-4e9e-845a-b773bcef4487Watch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

South Carolinians may soon be able to openly carry a weapon.It comes as both state House and Senate lawmakers officially pass the Second Amendment Preservation Act, also known as South Carolina Constitutional Carry. The bill allows anyone who can legally own a gun to carry it openly.Advocating for its passage on the House floor Tuesday was Republican Representative Brandon Cox of Berkeley County. He sponsored the bill and said more than 20 states around the country already have similar laws.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/open-carry-bill-passes-in-south-carolina/275-e6c14271-f614-4c9d-ad3b-eed036592ff7WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign Wednesday after being soundly defeated across the country on Super Tuesday, according to people familiar with her decision, leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/nikki-haleys-ends-2024-campaign-after-super-tuesday/507-936b7f67-fe4d-47a9-af56-8adaac111362The Democratic attorney general and the Republican lieutenant governor won North Carolina's primaries for governor on Tuesday, setting the stage for what will be an expensive and high-stakes November contest in a state that the two parties see as a pivotal battleground. Josh Stein and Mark Robinson, each of whom turned back multiple party rivals, will present stark contrasts for voters in the ninth-largest state's fall elections. In separate election-night victory speeches, each candidate laid out policy and individual differences and said their opponent's victory would harm the state's economy.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/super-tuesday-election-results-north-carolina/275-b2dfe06b-7ae8-4eca-be0f-1dd8df2d28faWatch 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter

So far, more than 690,000 people voted early or by mail, according to North Carolina elections officials. Before you head to your polling place, it's important to know what you need to vote in the North Carolina primary election. Voters affiliated with any political party may vote the ballot of candidates for their party only. For unaffiliated voters, you may choose to vote on any one party's ballot or a nonpartisan ballot, if available. A voter cannot vote in more than one party's primary. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/absentee-ballot-north-carolina-primary-election-vote-by-mail-rules-dates-deadlines-2024/275-73ee546f-537d-465d-9c3a-622355c7f650Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletterWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The discussion comes after a 17-year-old was shot and killed Friday night outside of a north Charlotte restaurant. At this time, police are still searching for a suspect connected to that incident. Now, once again, a city council committee will discuss ways to try to reduce youth violence and crime.The city of Charlotte's Housing, Safety and Community Committee will provide feedback on a proposed approach to youth and stakeholder engagement. They will also receive an overview of data and statistics and hear about the Mecklenburg County Community Violence Strategic Plan. More news: https://www.wcnc.com/ Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletterWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is holding a campaign rally in Charlotte on Friday, ahead of the North Carolina primary election on Super Tuesday. The event will be held at Suffolk Punch in South End on Friday. Haley's visit comes one day after President Joe Biden and GOP leader Donald Trump visited the southern border in Texas. Many political experts say Biden's immigration policy could be a huge hurdle for him to clear in November but there are still questions about how Trump would handle the border after his failed wall during his first term. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/nikki-haley-rally-charlotte/275-4a76df94-4ef6-437b-8c37-5d84bb8a897fMooresville leaders officially broke ground on the East-West Connector Thursday. The hightly anticipated road will connect Interstate 77 to Interstate 85 at the Lowe's corporate headquarters. It's a welcomed change for drivers in Iredell and Cabarrus counties who deal with traffic on I-77 and I-485 while going back and forth. Sports betting is one step closer to going live. Starting Friday, March 1, people can start pulling up their apps and legally sign up in North Carolina. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has granted its first sports betting licenses to eight companies ahead of the statewide launch on March 11.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/sports-betting-friday-in-north-carolina/83-ad5c17a8-3885-4027-8dc9-a6d428f3528b

Let's have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four year phenom that adds a 29th day to February. The math is mind-boggling in a layperson sort of way and down to fractions of days and minutes. There's even a leap second occasionally, but there's no hullabaloo when that happens. The thing to know is that leap year exists, in large part, to keep the months in sync with annual events, including equinoxes and solstices, according to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. Let's connect the dots.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/what-would-happen-without-a-leap-day/507-bce97f8b-bfd3-4c9a-8440-1bea78bd224e 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley suffered another loss on Tuesday in the Michigan primary, giving the former South Carolina governor an even lower shot at securing the GOP nomination.But experts say Haley's decision to stay in the race is about a lot more than this year's election. Let's connect the dots. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/nikki-haley-2024-campaign-building-2028-platform-white-house-election-donald-trump-republican-party-divide/275-596dcb49-cfda-4756-8fb1-d416d57a8480 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

The way North Carolina measures how its schools perform could soon be changing and state education leaders say it it will help parents get a better understanding of their child's education. The state's top education leader wants to change how schools are graded. Let's connect the dots. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/north-carolina-school-grading-system-changes/275-675b94af-1cdc-4bc4-a644-1ebd4229b2aa 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Balancing work and taking care of kids can be difficult, but now more employers are looking for ways to help parents get ahead by cutting child care costs. Offices are filling back up and even more companies are throwing in a nice perk for parents. Let's connect the dots. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/employers-helping-workers-cut-child-care-costs-free-services-get-ahead-2024/275-a764e00e-f33c-4f26-b51d-762336a9c5fa 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 start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Diana Cojocari, the mother of missing girl Madalina Cojocari, is set to appear in court on Friday, over a year after her daughter was reported missing.Court records show Cojocari is scheduled for an in-person arraignment hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Cojocari temporarily had her bond reduced to $100,000 amid confusion in the eCourt system, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office told WCNC Charlotte. Her bond was reset in November 2023 for $250,000.Madalina Cojocari was reported missing oon Nov. 22, 2022. She had not been seen publicly since the evening of Nov. 21, 2022, when she was leaving her school bus in Cornelius, North Carolina.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/madalina-cojocari-mother-appear-court-friday/275-20234899-69d4-442c-94c9-97fbc66b4d6bClick here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletterWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Diana Cojocari, the mother of missing girl Madalina Cojocari, is set to appear in court on Friday, over a year after her daughter was reported missing. Court records show Cojocari is scheduled for an in-person arraignment hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Cojocari temporarily had her bond reduced to $100,000 amid confusion in the eCourt system, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office told WCNC Charlotte. Her bond was reset in November 2023 for $250,000. Madalina Cojocari was reported missing oon Nov. 22, 2022. She had not been seen publicly since the evening of Nov. 21, 2022, when she was leaving her school bus in Cornelius, North Carolina. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/madalina-cojocari-mother-appear-court-friday/275-20234899-69d4-442c-94c9-97fbc66b4d6b Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte has temporarily closed both of its taprooms after co-founder Dan Wade died in an accident Tuesday, the brewery said on social media."It is with an extremely sad and heavy heart that we share this news," the social media post reads. "We are all still in shock and need time to process everything, but we will do our best to keep everyone in the loop for when we open up our taprooms again."Wooden Robot was founded by Wade and his best friend Josh Patton, according to the brewery's website. It first opened its doors in 2015, according to press material archived on its website."We lost one of our founders, co-owners, and friend, Dan," the brewery said online. "Your thoughts and prayers for Dan's family, his wife, and his son are much appreciated at this time.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wooden-robot-brewery-closed-charlotte/275-0c86ccf4-c5b4-422e-a4f5-da8d7e829449

Wooden Robot Brewery in Charlotte has temporarily closed both of its taprooms after co-founder Dan Wade died in an accident Tuesday, the brewery said on social media. "It is with an extremely sad and heavy heart that we share this news," the social media post reads. "We are all still in shock and need time to process everything, but we will do our best to keep everyone in the loop for when we open up our taprooms again." Wooden Robot was founded by Wade and his best friend Josh Patton, according to the brewery's website. It first opened its doors in 2015, according to press material archived on its website. "We lost one of our founders, co-owners, and friend, Dan," the brewery said online. "Your thoughts and prayers for Dan's family, his wife, and his son are much appreciated at this time. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wooden-robot-brewery-closed-charlotte/275-0c86ccf4-c5b4-422e-a4f5-da8d7e829449

A new high-rise apartment building is coming to Plaza Midwood and it's the tallest in the neighborhood thus far.Charlotte City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a roughly 12-story apartment building that will have commercial space on its ground floor.The mixed-use development will replace the parking lot on Commonwealth Avenue next to the Julien Apartments. Many people are excited about the growth, but others think the future high-rise will dwarf the other buildings in Plaza Midwood. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/plaza-midwood-development-approved-charlotte/275-6f78b70b-9315-4d9e-bdca-88ded274c502Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletterWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.   SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

A new high-rise apartment building is coming to Plaza Midwood and it's the tallest in the neighborhood thus far. Charlotte City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to approve a roughly 12-story apartment building that will have commercial space on its ground floor. The mixed-use development will replace the parking lot on Commonwealth Avenue next to the Julien Apartments. Many people are excited about the growth, but others think the future high-rise will dwarf the other buildings in Plaza Midwood.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/plaza-midwood-development-approved-charlotte/275-6f78b70b-9315-4d9e-bdca-88ded274c502 Click here to sign up for the daily WCNC Charlotte newsletter WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.    SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeart  All of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere. 

Charlotte city leaders could be approving some big changes to Uptown's skyline this week. The banking giant, Wells Fargo, is still looking to add signage to the top of what was once the Duke Energy building.A vote is expected to take place at the Zoning Committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, but city leaders are split on the issue of adding more lights to one of Charlotte's iconic buildings.At the last Zoning Committee meeting in January, the committee voted 5-2 to deny Wells Fargo's petition to make changes to the building. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/charlotte-city-council-zoning-committee-wells-fargo-building-sign/275-05713e07-6329-4062-a5a2-f46a8549b67e

Charlotte city leaders could be approving some big changes to Uptown's skyline this week. The banking giant, Wells Fargo, is still looking to add signage to the top of what was once the Duke Energy building. A vote is expected to take place at the Zoning Committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 19, but city leaders are split on the issue of adding more lights to one of Charlotte's iconic buildings. At the last Zoning Committee meeting in January, the committee voted 5-2 to deny Wells Fargo's petition to make changes to the building.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/uptown-firstward-fourthward/charlotte-city-council-zoning-committee-wells-fargo-building-sign/275-05713e07-6329-4062-a5a2-f46a8549b67e