College athletes currently do not get paid for playing sports, but that didn’t stop Odell Beckham Jr. from dishing out what appeared to be his own money.
Uber is now promising a safer ride. The company is adding an extra layer of protection for you, within the app. It involves you putting in a verification code.
Neighbors in University Park Community off Beatties Ford Road say they are approached regularly by people who want to buy their homes. They say this is due to gentrification. They claim people want to come and buy their homes for less so they can turn a profit.
WBTV is accepting internship applications for undergraduate and graduate students concentrating in the Journalism or Communication areas of study. The internship position is an unpaid position.
WBTV reporter Amanda Foster’s assignment landed her at the Humane Society of Concord - where she met the sweet pup who would become the newest member of her family.
There are laws in place to make sure landlords are doing right by you. This means repairs, safety codes, and maintaining common areas – anything that deals with upkeep for tenants, must be done.
Mike Tolbert, a three-time NFL Pro-Bowler once known for his powerful running style, used to spend hours in the boxing ring as part of his off-season conditioning workouts. Now, he is preparing to open a state-of-the-art boxing studio in the Charlotte area.
They had pictures, wrote names on cards and sent them skyward with purple balloons. Not only to tell the world who these people were, but maybe to convince someone that grabbing a gun isn’t the way to settle problems.
The museum’s ‘Undeck the Hall’ event has been going on for nearly a decade, giving racing fans the opportunity walk through the exhibit hall and grab prizes right from the glowing Christmas trees.
He says being separated from his family and young son is hard and hurts a little extra on holidays. But he says if you’ve felt lonely or sad, know that you are not alone.
Complete with bow ties and crisp, white shirts, volunteers served the residents and their families with smiles and dedication for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It was a dream come true for dozens of families, as DaBaby stepped in to give Christmas gifts to 200 children in Charlotte Monday afternoon. While the rapper is getting more famous by the minute, he hasn’t forgotten about his hometown.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is getting in the giving spirit. On Monday, officers surprised a family with hundreds of dollars worth of Christmas gifts after their 11-year-old son died.
The man who died as a hero in the shooting at UNC Charlotte, is now a Jedi Master. Lucasfilms made Riley Howell a canon Jedi Master and Historian in the Star Wars Universe.
The thief who stole to boxes from a Gastonia front porch probably hoped to find something to sell. But there really isn’t a hot market for Bibles on the streets. But the thief must have had a conscience. They didn’t dump the bibles. They tucked them under the canopy of a bush.
The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office is forgiving people who haven't paid their traffic fines and court fees - this forgiveness is for people who haven't paid in more than two years.
The pastor and his wife were excited about the delivery of 24 study bibles. They were to be sent out before Christmas through their non-profit Inspiration for Inmates. Each bible requested by a person serving time in federal prison.
It gets dark even earlier now, and if you’re outside waiting on a bus, the darkness can become dangerous. Which is why one woman reached out to WBTV. A city-run bus stop has no light and despite her complaints, she was getting nowhere.
While 2019 might not have been a year to look back on positively for Newton, he ended it by giving away over $130,000 over the course of one afternoon around Charlotte just a few days after the Panthers announced Newton as their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, the NFL’s award that highlights
The Citizen’s Review Board (CRB) announced Tuesday night they will be reviewing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s decision that the fatal officer-involved shooting of Danquirs Franklin in March was justified.
There’s no word on whether Vaughn is actually working with Santa to see which kids are being naughty or nice, but one this is for sure - this principal definitely won’t be getting coal in his stocking this Christmas.
Newton and the Bojangles’ crew served a hot meal to neighbors at the Men’s Shelter and distributed a gift pack including a $20 Bojangles’ gift card to more than 200 Shelter guests from Bojangles’ festive holiday boxes.
Officials say applicants are not required to be at risk of disconnection or delinquent to take advantage of this one-time, direct vendor payment in the amount of $300, $400 or $500.
A plan to salvage the Excelsior Club took its first step forward at Charlotte City Council Monday night after it a deal fell through earlier this year.
The California company purchasing the historic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte intends to redevelop it into an entertainment venue in a plan that involves $100,000 in taxpayer money, city and county documents show.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg was in Uptown Charlotte Sunday to open up his first field office for his 2020 Presidential campaign. Bloomberg got into the race just a few weeks ago.
The six-year Navy veteran has taken up several causes in her community to help those who need it the most. From homelessness to women's empowerment, she does it all while holding down a full-time job. The problem was, she didn't have a car. That changed Friday night.
Even with relentless rain, and chilly temperatures Friday night, dozens of people came to see the live nativity scene at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church.
Fifth Third Bank Foundation announced grant winners for its Strengthening Our Communities Fund. Fifth Third Bank handed out $200,000 in grant money Friday at the Mint Museum. The money went to local non profits that focus on affordable housing, financial stability, and small business development.
A student at Hopewell High School had a personal dream come true recently after he had the opportunity to meet with Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman.
For weeks, we have been digging into facts, police numbers, motives, locations of homicides, ages of those doing the killings and those killed. We’ve talked with moms who lost their children, dads who’ve lost their children, homicide detectives, assistant district attorneys, and city leaders.
Mark Whiteside, the father of Andrew Allen, a man who was stabbed multiple times outside of a Dilworth gas station in May, has finally met the person who he learned tried to save his son’s life in the aftermath of the incident.
The first-ever holiday ‘lighting’ at Levine Children’s Hospital will take place Friday night and everyone in the community is invited to join in on the celebration.
Remember Everleigh Rose Simmons? She was the newest one of our #MollysKids a month ago. She was born in September at 25-weeks, weighing a slight 1-lb, 13-ounces.
Just hours after news of Ron Rivera's firing broke, representatives from different Charlotte organizations and groups voiced their appreciation for what the coach and his family have done for people in the area.
Studies show the way you feel on the inside can be impacted by how you look on the outside. Which is why one Charlotte barber is giving free haircuts to students at an elementary school. This isn’t about vanity, but about lifting kids up.
CNN’s political commentator Van Jones was in Charlotte Monday night to talk about Raise the Age Legislation. Raise the Age states people at the age of 16 and 17 will no longer be charged as adults. They will now be prosecuted as juveniles. Many believe this new law will make a difference.
“Being a small business, we love seeing familiar faces come through the door,” Lisa Pearce said of tomorrow’s Small Business Saturday sale at South End Exchange.
And now, he is not only focusing on being thankful because it is Thanksgiving, but because he is thankful to be alive, as this holiday marks four years since he was shot in the back and paralyzed by two men at an I-85 rest stop bathroom.
The meal they serve is one with table clothes, glassware and delicious food, but is about much more than just getting a meal on Thanksgiving -- it’s about serving neighbors selflessly.
More than 100,000 people are expected to line the streets of uptown Charlotte Thursday morning as costumed characters and vibrant floats follow a mile-long route for the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade.
He says God told him to “lead people to glory” by helping save lost souls. He believes by building a cross and carrying it everyday, people will understand. The message he shares is love.
Our day at Smith Nursery started off with overcast skies, cold temperatures and gusty winds. We were at a nursery and much like the weather at the start of the day this sweet boy’s disposition matched the weather.
Pharr made the announcement on its website Tuesday, saying the company reached agreements with Coats Group plc (Coats) and Mannington Mills (Mannington).
Thanksgiving is Mario Addison’s favorite holiday and he believes there’s no better way to celebrate than to giveback. On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers linebacker handed out 300 turkeys to families in need throughout Birmingham.
There likely won’t be a resolution to Newton’s long-term health - or his future with the Panthers - for quite some time. But when it comes to what he wants, he was firm on the fact that Charlotte is not just a place he plays football, it’s home.
