WSOC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

WSOC-TV, also known as channel 9, is a television station located in Charlotte, North Carolina, that has affiliations with ABC and Telemundo. The station is part of the Cox Media Group, which also owns the independent station WAXN-TV (channel 64) licensed in Kannapolis. Both WSOC-TV and WAXN-TV operate from shared studios situated at the intersection of North Tryon and West 23rd streets, just north of downtown Charlotte. The transmitter for WSOC-TV is positioned near Reedy Creek Park in the Newell area of the city.

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‘Salute to Heroes’ hockey game honors fallen officers, supports first responders

4 days ago | wsoctv.com | Glenn Counts

CHARLOTTE — The 17th Annual Salute to Heroes hockey game was held at Bojangles Coliseum Saturday afternoon. The event featured the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the Charlotte Fire Department, and MEDIC, along with members of the community. This year marked the first game since four officers were killed and four others were hurt in an ambush on Galway Drive in east Charlotte. Organizers told Channel 9’s Glenn Counts that they made a point to honor those officers on Saturday.
US and Iran say talks over Tehran's nuclear program make progress and set plans for more

4 days ago | wsoctv.com | Matthew Lee |Jon Gambrell

ROME — (AP) — Iran and the United States plan to meet over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program again next week, after both sides said they made progress in their talks Saturday in Rome. A U.S. official confirmed that at a point during the negotiations in Rome, President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke face to face. Before they meet again in Oman on April 26, Araghchi said technical-level talks would be held in the coming days.
Improperly recycled lithium-ion batteries cause 4 fires in a week

5 days ago | wsoctv.com | Joe Bruno

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Recycling officials are pleading for people to stop throwing lithium-ion batteries in the trash and recycling bins after four fires broke out in Mecklenburg County recycling centers and landfills this week. Two of the fires happened at the Materials Recovery Facility, also known as the MRF, on Amble Drive. The MRF welcomes 350 tons of recyclables every day, creating several feet deep piles of cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, and more.
Crews respond to small plane crash in Alexander County

6 days ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

ExpandCrews respond to small plane crash in Alexander County +CaptionTAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Crews were on the scene of a small plane crash in Alexander County Friday. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty reports the crash happened off of Rink Dam Road in Taylorsville. Chopper 9 Skyzoom flew over the scene Friday afternoon and captured footage of the heavily damaged plane. We’re working to find out how the crash happened and if anyone was injured. Stay with wsoctv.com for the latest.
SWAT situation shuts down neighborhood in Gastonia

6 days ago | wsoctv.com | Ken Lemon

LocalGASTONIA, N.C. — A SWAT situation was underway Friday in Gastonia, Channel 9’s Ken Lemon reports. Lemon was at the scene Friday where officers had swarmed a neighborhood near Barkley and Radio streets. The Gastonia Police Department said SWAT officers were asked to assist in the arrest of a murder suspect, identified as 28-year-old Phillip Lydell out of Staten Island, New York. Police said the murder happened on March 28.
Advocates target high-risk domestic violence cases to prevent tragedies

6 days ago | wsoctv.com | Ken Lemon

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A group of advocates is working with the Gaston County Police Department to save lives. The Domestic Violence High Risk Fatality Team meets with law enforcement and prosecutors once a month. During the meeting, they discuss the most concerning cases with a real possibility of becoming fatal. Anyone with helpful information shares what they know, and the organization works to keep victims of domestic violence protected and supported until their case is heard.
Rubio and Witkoff met Ukrainian and European officials for landmark talks on Ukraine's future

6 days ago | wsoctv.com | Emma Burrows |Angela Charlton

PARIS — (AP) — France hosted high-level talks Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security, the first time since President Donald Trump's inauguration that top American, Ukrainian and European officials are known to have met together to discuss an end to the war.
Suspect in deadly Hickory police chase that killed mother, son arrested

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

HICKORY, N.C. — Chancellor Johnson, 25, the motorcycle driver linked to a deadly police chase in Hickory 18 months ago, was arrested Wednesday morning after a three-hour standoff in Alexander County. Authorities discovered he faced second-degree murder indictments related to the crash that claimed the lives of a mother and her 12-year-old son. The family of the chase victims didn’t know about the second-degree murder charges until Channel 9’s Dave Faherty called them Wednesday.
Local food banks struggle as federal funding dwindles

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Ken Lemon

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Workers at local food banks are growing concerned due to what they say is a cut in government funding. That cut could lead to less food being given to people in need. Channel 9 reporter Ken Lemon spoke with those workers who said they are bracing for a drop in food at a time when the need is only getting greater. The Bountiful Blessings Food Bank does not open until 7 a.m. However, there were already people parked, ready to sleep overnight to receive food.
South Carolina lawmakers push bills to halt solar facility near Fort Mill

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Tina Terry

FORT MILL, S.C. — South Carolina lawmakers have filed two different bills to stop the construction of a solar facility near Fort Mill. It’s the latest effort against Silfab Solar, which is slated to open between Highway 21 and Interstate 77. Residents, like Scott Jensen, told Channel 9 they are grateful to have support from lawmakers. “We were very excited. I was very excited. We’ve been fighting for almost a year,” Jensen said.