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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English

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#55628

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#11171

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#362

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Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

5 days ago | wsoctv.com | Josh Boak |Mike Pesoli

WASHINGTON — (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country's nuclear sites, seemingly contradicting his administration's earlier calls to resume negotiations and avoid an escalation in fighting. “It’s not politically correct to use the term, ‘Regime Change,’ but if the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change???” Trump posted on social media.
‘Failing our kids’: Parents raise money, ask Stanly County school for new, safer playground

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Gina Esposito

STANLY COUNTY, N.C. — Parents at one Stanly County elementary school asked the school district to foot the bill for a new playground. But the district told them they should fundraise for it. Millingport Elementary School parents told Channel 9’s Gina Esposito that they are worried about the safety of the playground. “The slide is broke,” one parent, Hannah Lear, said. “It is rusted.
Juneteenth celebration honors historically Black corridor in Charlotte

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Deneige Broom

CHARLOTTE — Local nonprofit For the Struggle and The Gantt Center team up to honor the rich history and legacy along the Beatties Ford corridor. Almost 40 years ago, Beatties Ford Road was buzzing for West Fest. The annual event in the historically Black corridor brought the community together to celebrate culture, music and food. This Juneteenth weekend, it’ll buzz again as a nod to West Fest.
Global shares decline as tensions simmer in the Middle East

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Yuri Kageyama

TOKYO — (AP) — Global shares retreated Thursday as worries persisted about conflict in the Middle East. On the seventh day of a conflict that began with a surprise wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting military sites, senior officers and nuclear scientists, Iranian state media reported that Iran’s foreign minister planned to meet with his European counterparts in Geneva.
Driver shot on I-85 says gunman was ‘trying to kill me’

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Eli Brand

CHARLOTTE — A man said he was just trying to get back home from breakfast Tuesday morning when someone opened fire on him along Interstate 85 near the Gaston and Mecklenburg County lines. “He shot my truck three different times. One from the rear and twice from the side. That maniac was definitely trying to kill me,” the victim, who didn’t want to be identified, told Channel 9.
Matthews commissioner plans to challenge Rep. Cotham, citing transit bill as motivation

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Joe Bruno

MATTHEWS, N.C. — Candidates will start filing for the 2025 elections in Mecklenburg County in less than two weeks, but Matthews Commissioner Ken McCool has his eyes on 2026. “I’m running for the State House District 105 against Tricia Cotham,” McCool told The Political Beat’s Joe Bruno. Last year, Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham defeated Democrat Nicole Sidman by 213 votes in the district that includes Matthews and Mint Hill. Cotham is one of two Republicans in the Mecklenburg County delegation.
New high-tech recycling center opens, aims to cut landfill waste

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Joe Bruno

ExpandMecklenburg County recycling center on Pence Road +CaptionCHARLOTTE — Channel 9 got a tour of the new Mecklenburg County recycling center on Pence Road in east Charlotte. The facility uses the latest technology including sorters, which help move and separate materials more efficiently. The center will be where all single-stream recyclable materials collected curbside will be processed.
Warrant issued for man accused of stalking, inappropriately touching random women

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Joe Bruno

CHARLOTTE — An order for arrest has been issued for a Honduran national accused of stalking and inappropriately touching random women in Charlotte. The warrant for arrest was issued after Jefferson Martinez missed his court hearing last month. Court documents say Martinez is in the country illegally and is experiencing homelessness. In November 2024, a Villa Heights woman says she was walking her dog when Martinez followed her for 35 minutes.
Newton-Conover school merger debate heats up ahead of key vote

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Dave Faherty

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — A school board is taking a vote on whether or not to make a change or to keep the status quo. Catawba County Commissioners want to merge Newton-Conover Schools with the county’s district to save money. Channel 9’s Dave Faherty spoke with Newton parents who want to stay separated. They said they believe a smaller district works better in their area. One of those parents, Bernard Coulter, said he grew up in the area and doesn’t want to see the districts combined.
Stanly life insurance agent charged for fraud after collecting more than $25k

1 week ago | wsoctv.com | Gina Esposito

ExpandStanley life insurance agent charged for fraud after collecting more than $25k +CaptionSTANLY COUNTY, N.C. — A Stanly life insurance agent is facing 72 charges in connection with identity theft, fraud, and obtaining property by false pretenses. Channel 9’s Gina Esposito looked into all 72 charges and found that most of the victims are spread out across the Charlotte area.