What The Tech: App of the Day
The holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy—and sometimes chaos—of Secret Santa gift exchanges. Learn about app that's designed to simplify the process of organizing Secret Santa parties.
What The Tech: Death Clock App
Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than pondering our own mortality? Kidding, mostly. There’s a new app called “Death Clock” causing quite a stir. It claims to predict your death date.
GOP chair balances push to be 'party of faith' with top candidates’ actions
Republican Party chair Michael Whatley wants the GOP to embrace religion even more openly. Whatley's push to make the GOP the "party of faith" is the subject of a recent story in The Assembly by reporter Tim Funk.
NBA Best Bets: Heat vs. Hornets Picks for October 26
The Miami Heat (0-1) hit the road in Southeast Division play against the Charlotte Hornets (1-1) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET. The Heat are 4.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the teams this season.
Bryce Young to start for Panthers after Andy Dalton hurt in Charlotte car crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will start on Sunday versus the Denver Broncos, head coach Dave Canales said on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The announcement comes after starting quarterback Andy Dalton suffered a sprained thumb during a car crash in southeast Charlotte on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Trump promises to root out 'anti-Christian bias' at Concord faith event
Former President Donald Trump held a rally about faith Monday night in Concord — his third campaign event in North Carolina of the day.
Ravens dominate as Tampa Bay is decimated with injuries
The Baltimore Ravens extended their winning streak to five games, overwhelming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31 Monday night.
Charlotte vs. Memphis Oct. 26 Tickets & Start Time
The Memphis Tigers will host an AAC showdown against the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Aiming to see Memphis square off against Charlotte in person? Ticketmaster has you covered.
Concerts this weekend to raise money for Hurricane Helene relief
This weekend, two benefit concerts will help raise money for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina.
Reporting from Hurricane Helene’s ground zero: No ‘safe havens’
No community or U.S. region can consider itself safe from the extreme weather events that global warming is seeding and supercharging.
North Carolina A&T great Tarik Cohen sounds off on devastating homecoming loss
In an Instagram Live, Tarik Cohen highlights his frustration with the North Carolina A&T football program after their homecoming loss.
Biltmore Estate To Reopen Next Month
It's been three weeks since helene caused major destruction across western north carolina. The historic Biltmore Estate has announced their re-opening plans. In a post on Facebook, officials say they're aiming for November 2nd.
Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Parishes can sign up for the program and the diocesan chancery will pair up parishes based on their resources and level of need.
Trump, taking tabs on North Carolina recovery, tells voters, ‘I am with you’
Former President Donald Trump returned to North Carolina on Monday to assure the hurricane-ravaged communities that they have not been forgotten and that he will be laser-focused on supporting their rebuilding efforts if elected president.
School integration to lunch counter sit-ins: 4 Charlotte stops on the NC Civil Rights Trail
Due to Hurricane Helene, some spots on the NC Civil Rights Trail and several other DNCR sites may not be accessible. To learn more about resources, recovery efforts, and how to help, click here. North Carolina is rich in Civil Rights history,
After years of decrying mail-in ballots, GOP showing signs of strength in early NC voting
Former President Donald Trump is encouraging Republicans to vote early. So far, that's working in North Carolina.
10 things I'm absolutely overreacting to after Week 8 in the ACC
They’re all among the 10 things I’m overreacting to after an eventful Week 8 in and around the ACC.
No Charges After Deadly Crash In Caldwell Co.
Troopers say a driver that hit and killed a man walking in the roadway in Caldwell County will not face charges.
Moldovans cast votes to choose president and decide on EU path as Russian interference claims spike
In early October, Moldovan law enforcement said it had uncovered a massive vote-buying scheme orchestrated by Ilan Shor, an exiled pro-Russia oligarch who currently resides in Russia, which paid 15 million euros ($16.2 million) to 130,000 individuals to undermine the two ballots.
Mom will help guide son who's legally blind during 5K in North Carolina
A fifth grader who is legally blind will CLT Runway 5K at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with the help of his mom who won the race back in 2019. Ten-year-old Luke Fechtel inherited his love of running from his mom Anne. He started running in first grade.
One Dead, One Injured In Statesville Crash
One person died and another was injured following a car crash in Statesville on Sunday morning, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. The collision occurred around 9:20 a.m. on Old Mountain Road and Rumple Hill Drive.
Carlton Farms project ‘is a match made in heaven’
People make deals, not companies. It’s relational,” said John Barker Jr., president and chief development officer of Red Rock Developments, as he spoke at the Oct. 17 Power in Partnership Breakfast. He began as he encourages company employees,
Between the pages, a lifetime of stories: David Whisenant’s new book is out
During a journalism career that spanned 32 years, David Whisenant collected more than a lifetime of stories from the people and places he covered. Now he’s sharing those stories with the rest of us. His book,
As season nears, UNC-Asheville women's basketball grapples with impacts from Helene
Under first-year coach Tynesha Lewis, the Bulldogs have become nomadic since Helene, taking up residency in a Charlotte hotel and practicing in whatever gym is available.
Balenciaga to Open First North Carolina Store in Charlotte
In September, Balenciaga opened a new flagship on Greene Street in New York that replaced an older unit on Mercer Street, and in May, it opened its first store in Chicago on Oak Street. Skims Ads Through the Years: Paris Olympics 2024 Stars, Charli XCX, Donovan Mitchell & More Celebrities Modeling in Campaigns [PHOTOS]
Sec. Buttigieg & N.C. Gov. Cooper Visit Asheville’s River Arts District To Discuss Reconstruction Efforts
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and N.C. Governor Roy Cooper visited Western North Carolina Thursday to meet with officials and discuss the reconstruction progress of damaged infrastructure following Tropical Storm Helene.
Early Voting Begins In North Carolina
Lines of voters could be spotted at certain locations around Mecklenburg County. Benjamin Johnson waited more than an hour Thursday morning at the early voting site on Beatties Ford Rd in northwest Charlotte.
What the campaign feels like in North Carolina
At the moment, however, North Carolina is looking like a photo finish. The FiveThirtyEight polling average puts Trump ahead by a mere 0.7 percentage points. That’s a big problem for his campaign, since a loss there would blow a gaping hole in Trump’s electoral strategy.
Voters in western North Carolina will go to the polls amidst recovery from Helene
Elections officials in western North Carolina originally planned to open 80 early voting sites for the general election, storm damage from Helene and road closures have reduced that number to 76.
Not just a women's issue: More men speaking out, and voting on, abortion in 2024
Reproductive rights have been a powerful motivator – and an electoral weapon for Democrats – since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, ending a decades-long constitutional right to abortion. The issue has clearly resonated among groups of incensed women, including some disaffected Republicans .
Bananas are in danger of going extinct, but there could be a solution
Chiquita is working on a solution that would keep bananas around but experts say it could potentially alter their taste and texture.
First flu-related death reported in North Carolina; vaccinations available to prevent sickness
Vaccinations are available at pharmacies, private medical offices, some federally qualified healthcare centers and local health departments.
Rising’s Joe Duncan Gets Down To The Afrobeat At NC Dance District
Afrobeat  is a West African music genre.It fuses influences from Nigerianand Ghanaian music, with American funk, jazz, and soul influences.
Well-Kept 1991 Geo Metro LSi Convertible Up For Sale In Charlotte: Video
That’s exactly what we have here for your consideration: a 1991 Geo Metro LSi convertible for sale in Charlotte, North Carolina. The asking price is $9,995, which is the same as its original MSRP with the $255 destination charge, giving it a zero-percent ...
Charlotte is (almost) the Work from Home Queen of the United States
The American Community Survey found only one U.S. city with a greater share of people working from home in 2023.
First Mountain Snow Of The Season Arrives Tuesday
The first average measurable snowfall in Charlotte is January 9th. However, Charlotte has not seen measurable snow since January 29, 2022. Nearly 1,000 days ago!