WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

WCNC Charlotte is a television station owned by Tegna and affiliated with NBC, catering to viewers in North Carolina and South Carolina from its base in Charlotte. You can access their local news, weather updates, fact-checking segments called Verify, and investigative reports on WCNC-TV (Channel 36 over the air), their website at WCNC.com, the WCNC Charlotte mobile app, and on many smart TVs like Roku and Amazon Fire.

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Duke Energy's new tech can restore power faster during outages, utility says

1 day ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

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Before you continue to YouTube

1 day ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

We use cookies and data to Deliver and maintain Google services Track outages and protect against spam, fraud, and abuse Measure audience engagement and site statistics to understand how our services are used and enhance the quality of those services If you choose to “Accept all,” we will also use cookies and data to Develop and improve new services Deliver and measure the effectiveness of ads Show personalized content, depending on your settings Show personalized ads, depending on your...
Before you continue to YouTube

1 day ago | wcnc.com | Ryan Osborne

We use cookies and data to Deliver and maintain Google services Track outages and protect against spam, fraud, and abuse Measure audience engagement and site statistics to understand how our services are used and enhance the quality of those services If you choose to “Accept all,” we will also use cookies and data to Develop and improve new services Deliver and measure the effectiveness of ads Show personalized content, depending on your settings Show personalized ads, depending on your...
Who will the Charlotte Hornets take in the 2025 NBA Draft?

1 day ago | wcnc.com | Nick Carboni

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets have the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on June 25. Every week leading up to the NBA Draft, WCNC Charlotte Sports Director Nick Carboni will speak one-on-one with leading sports analysts about what the Charlotte Hornets may do in 2025. The exclusive interviews will take place at on WCNC+ at 9 p.m. Download WCNC+ on your on Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Apple TV, and stream the news that impacts you for free.
No, the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' does not allow the President any authority over elections

2 days ago | wcnc.com | Meghan Bragg

VERIFY Looking at the bill itself, we found no provisions in the bill that have to do with federal elections. Author: Meghan Bragg Published: 6:17 PM EDT June 4, 2025 Updated: 6:17 PM EDT June 4, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" was drafted by House Republicans and sent to the Senate, with the president urging lawmakers to approve the legislation this summer.
Nascar Hall of Fame seeks $25M from city of Charlotte for major upgrades

2 days ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR Hall of Fame is hitting the gas on a major expansion plan — and it’s looking to the city of Charlotte to help fuel the ride. The Hall, which opened in 2010, is requesting $25 million from the city to fund five significant upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience, increasing event capacity and modernizing the venue.
River District begins construction in west Charlotte

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly a decade after it was first proposed, the large-scale River District development in west Charlotte is finally becoming a reality. Homes are now under construction, marking the first visible phase of the ambitious project. The River District was initially proposed in 2016, but shovels didn't hit the ground until 2023. Now, work is moving along. “This is the beginning,” Ranier Ficken, senior managing director of Crescent River District, said.
Devoted father 3 of gunned down in violent rampage: 'My heart just dropped'

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Myles Harris

MONROE, N.C. — The mother of a 23-year-old man killed in a violent crime spree that rocked Union County over the weekend is remembering her son as a devoted father who had his whole life ahead of him. Alvin Parson Jr. was found dead Saturday morning inside a home on Astoria Drive in Indian Trail, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office. His death sparked a chain of events that ended hours later with a fatal police shooting in Monroe. "Fun-loving person.
Several NASA programs tied to Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility at risk for funding loss, amid massive cuts to federal agency

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Alex Littlehales

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. — Several scientific and research efforts tied to NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia's Eastern Shore are at risk, following President Trump's new budget proposal aiming to cut roughly a quarter of the agency's funding.
Gastonia City Council to vote on proposed $332M budget that would keep property taxes flat, but raise utility rates

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Matthew Ablon

GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia city leaders are set to vote on a new budget that could see utility bills increase, but otherwise keep property taxes flat. Tuesday's Gastonia City Council meeting, set for 6 p.m., will include consideration for the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The $322.55 million budget avoids a property tax increase for residents, but still funds infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades and employee raises.