WCNC Charlotte To Go

Apr 18 2025 826 ep. 6 mins 2
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News and weather for Charlotte, North Carolina: More news, in less time. Updated weekday mornings from the Wake Up Charlotte team at WCNC Charlotte.

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1 dead, multiple hurt after school bus overturns on I-77

Apr 18 2025 8 mins  
Lexington District 2 issued a statement saying the students were traveling home from a field trip in Charlotte when a tire blew out, causing the driver to lose control.

New bills could halt Silfab Solar project in Fort Mill

Apr 17 2025 10 mins  
Two new bills could halt construction on the Silfab Solar facility in Fort Mill. Here's what to know about the legislation.

NC bill banning books with sex descriptions in school libraries passes through house committee

Apr 16 2025 11 mins  
The North Carolina House committee has approved a bill banning sexually explicit books from school libraries.

Do Carolinians have a tax extension?

Apr 15 2025 9 mins  
The IRS reminds Hurricane Helene victims that the deadline to file has been extended until May 1st.

Two hurt after being hit by car in west Charlotte

Apr 14 2025 5 mins  
A large police presence was seen in front of a night club on Freedom Drive.

CMPD celebrates strong start to 2025 as violent crime falls 17%

Apr 11 2025 9 mins  
CMPD credits proactive policing, community programs and tech tools for the first-quarter crime decrease.

Spring travel impacts at Charlotte's airport

Apr 10 2025 7 mins  
Airport officials held a briefing to prepare travelers for the busy spring season, discussing forecasts, tips, and terminal upgrades.

'Everybody was scared' | CMPD investigating shootings into homes

Apr 09 2025 12 mins  
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating two separate shootings into homes, a disturbing trend that the department says has become all too common. Police have seen a troubling rise in this type of violence, prompting them to allocate additional resources and investigators to tackle these crimes.

NASCAR team owner killed in Huntersville crash, police say

Apr 08 2025 13 mins  
Huntersville Police confirmed that Shigeaki Hattori was killed when his vehicle crossed the centerline and into oncoming traffic on North Carolina 73 on Saturday.

REAL ID deadline just a month away

Apr 07 2025 12 mins  
A lot of people are making summer travel plans but an upcoming change at all U.S. airports could lead to unexpected hassles for passengers who aren't prepared. We've been telling you about the REAL ID deadline for years but it's finally here. Starting May 7, state-level ID cards, such as driver's licenses, won't be accepted for federal purposes, such as getting through airport se