WCCB-TV (Charlotte, NC)

WCCB-TV serves as the CW affiliate for Charlotte, North Carolina, and is owned by Bahakel Communications, Ltd., which is also located in Charlotte. The station broadcasts on virtual channel 18, utilizing UHF digital channel 18. During primetime, viewers can enjoy a variety of popular shows such as Batwoman, Nancy Drew, Supergirl, Riverdale, The Flash, Black Lightning, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, All American, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, among others. In addition to its primetime lineup, WCCB features syndicated programs like Ellen, The Drew Barrymore Show, Mom, Mike & Molly, Black-ish, Two Broke Girls, and Friends. WCCB also offers several subchannels, including Me TV, Antenna TV, QVC Over the Air, Start TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, and HSN.

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#114938

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#23469

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#702

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Local farmers market kicks off June with fresh local products

17 hours ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Dj Beal

Summer is here and everyone is searching for their favorite homegrown foods at several markets across the city. The Union County Farmers Market is hosting over 25 local vendors at their June kickoff on Saturday from 8am to 12 noon. The market is located at 805 Skyway Drive in Union County. This is the perfect time to stack up on fresh produce and other homemade goods. More information can be found here.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador charged in US with transporting illegal immigrants

18 hours ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Dj Beal

WASHINGTON – Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged with in the United States with transporting illegal immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported him to his native El Salvador. The human trafficking charges stem from a 2022 vehicle stop in which the Tennessee Highway Patrol suspected him of human trafficking.
NCDOT warns residents of text scam

18 hours ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Dj Beal

Have you recently received a text seemingly from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles? The North Carolina Department of Transportation has warned North Carolina residents of a text scam. There has been a recent escalation of text claiming to be the North Carolina Department of Vehicles. NCDOT has issued a statement clarifying errors in the messages that confirm that it is a scam.
Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office apologizes after featuring accused murder suspect in new music studio's promotional videos

20 hours ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Dj Beal

UpdateMecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office apologizes to a murder victim’s family after they were outraged when they saw the alleged killer featured in videos promoting the detention center’s new music program and recording studio. Original Story (Posted: June 3, 2025)CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Inside the Mecklenburg County Detention Center, a new music studio is giving inmates a way to express themselves while serving time. The state-of-the-art facility is part of a new program at the detention center.
American Airlines kicks off first non-stop flight from Charlotte to Athens, Greece

1 day ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “It’s very exciting. It’s my first very long flight,” says Mooresville resident Olivia Fristick. On Thursday, American Airlines rolled out the red carpet for passengers at Charlotte Douglas Airport who were embarking on its inaugural flight to Athens, Greece. Fristick tells WCCB, “We’re really excited because this is our first time going over here.”The new route, announced last September, is part of American’s largest-ever transatlantic schedule from Charlotte.
Names and charges piling up as investigators work "fast-moving" and "complex" investigation of deadly Catawba Co. house party

1 day ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Morgan Fogarty

CATAWBA CO., – The names and charges are piling up in the Catawba County house party mass shooting investigation. Detectives have so far named eight people they say are connected to the deadly event. Those people face charges ranging from attempted murder to accessory after the fact to promoting underage drinking. One man died and 11 people were hurt early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted at the house party.
Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | June 5th-June 11th

1 day ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Dj Beal

The Savannah Bananas are in town but just because that’s sold out, doesn’t mean that Charlotte doesn’t have plenty of other sporting events to offer. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.
UPDATE: Man wanted for kidnapping in Matthews arrested

1 day ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Danielle Ferguson

UPDATE:MATTHEWS, NC – A man wanted for kidnapping a woman in Matthews has been arrested and is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail. Police arrested 23-year-old Logan Calaway on Wednesday. He is charged with second degree kidnapping, assault by strangulation and misdemeanor stalking. According to court documents, Calaway is accused of kidnapping the woman on Monday after repeatedly stalking her at her workplace.
Catawba Co. Sheriff says "it's infuriating" that judge gave bond to attempted murder suspect

2 days ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Morgan Fogarty

CATAWBA CO., N.C. – A Catawba County judge set a bond of $200,000 for a 20-year-old attempted murder suspect charged in connection to a deadly house party. Authorities say Garon Killian fired shots into a crowd early Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring 11 others. Law enforcement agencies are outraged at the bond amount, which was set against the recommendation of the district attorney. At last check, Garon Killian is still in custody at the Catawba County Detention Center.
CMPD seizes 50+ dogs during investigation, throwing animal shelter into crisis mode

2 days ago | wccbcharlotte.com | Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An additional 51 dogs at the shelter has Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control scrambling to figure out where to put all of them. CMPD confiscated the dogs from a case on Wednesday. Because of ongoing construction at the shelter, and the constant influx of dogs, there were only 14 spaces available prior to the dozens of dogs being dropped off. So often, we hear the kennels are at capacity.