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Workers began the process of removing the cracked support beam of the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds Wednesday following nearly two weeks of inspections.Carowinds announced that cranes were assembled at the park Wednesday to hold the coaster's track in place while workers remove the cracked support beam. A new beam built by Bolliger & Mabillard, the manufacturer of Fury 325, is expected to be delivered to the park Thursday for installation."Our skilled associates will diligently install the column, ensuring precise alignment and securely fastening the track/column connection," a Carowinds statement reads. After originally telling the Associated Press that the crack may have started at least six to 10 days before a viral video was shared, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson told WCNC Charlotte on Wednesday that officials aren't sure when it formed, but they're investigating and hope to learn more once the beam is removed from the ride.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-roller-coaster-crack-repair-cranes-support-beam-replacement-charlotte/275-93109968-e293-456b-a357-4761d1f69882

A preliminary report has been released detailing what caused a plane to land without front landing gear at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport last month. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary findings Tuesday. The report states a fractured upper lock link, a mechanism of the landing gear system, prevented the nose landing gear from functioning properly.Delta Air Lines flight 1092, a Boeing 7171-200 aircraft, was en route to Charlotte from Atlanta on June 28 when the plane was forced to land without the nose gear.None of the 104 passengers or flight crew were hurt during the landing, which was captured on video by multiple passengers.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ntsb-report-released-plane-landed-without-nose-gear-charlotte-north-carolina-plane-lands-without-landing-gear/275-a573e5f2-779a-43ae-94ab-5ac0b59f4676The outer loop of Interstate 485 reopened after a deadly crash near Pineville-Matthews Road closed the highway for hours Tuesday afternoon, officials said. Charlotte Fire Department units responded to a crash on the outer loop near Park Road around 12:30 p.m. It happened just past the exit for Pineville-Matthews Road near the Carolina Place Mall. Medic confirmed one person was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.The outer loop opened around 2:45 p.m., significantly earlier than some estimates expected. At one point, DriveNC.gov estimated the road would be closed until 5:30 p.m. It was one of multiple separate crashes on I-485 in that area Tuesday. Just before 7 p.m., one person was seriously injured in a crash, according to Mecklenburg EMS.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/major-delays-on-i-485-outer-loop-after-crash-near-pineville-matthews-road/275-dac15b6a-5cd4-4c18-b2fb-cbb5a2456a9f Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A Cleveland County deputy was hurt when a suspect attacked him with a piece of rebar Monday morning, investigators said. Capt. Jody Seagle was investigating a suspicious vehicle on Curt Ledford Road around 8 a.m. when the suspect assaulted him, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).Chief Deputy Durwin Briscoe said Seagle was on his way to work when Seagle noticed a suspicious vehicle off a dirt path. He said no one was inside the vehicle, but when Seagle left his car to investigate, the suspect hit him in the back of the head with a steel rod.Briscoe said the officer and suspect began fighting before the suspect drove away.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cleveland-county-deputy-attacked-suspect-on-the-run/275-ef85306d-6cbf-4c34-958f-575ffb2ef1c5A 17-year-old was arrested after a shooting in Rock Hill sent one person to the hospital, police said. Rock Hill officers responded to a reported shooting at a home on Fieldcrest Circle, not far from the Carolina Gardens at Rock Hill assisted living facility, around 11:30 a.m. Monday. When officers arrived, they found a person who had been shot in the abdomen. The victim was rushed to Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte for treatment.Officers found the suspect, only identified as a 17-year-old boy, outside the house and arrested him. Rock Hill police haven't named the suspect or announced his charges at this time.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/rock-hill-south-carolina-shooting-investigation-teenager-arrested/275-0bd9c30b-bd37-4103-a747-c7b26dc9ff49Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

The Kannapolis Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of their coworkers.Matt Goodman died while off-duty on Saturday morning, Kannapolis Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff announced on Sunday. Goodman's cause of death was not released.Winecoff said that Goodman was assigned to a station in the Royal Oaks community of Kannapolis and noted he was affiliated with other volunteer departments in Iredell County. Winecoff said the city will grieve Goodman and remember his years of dedicated service.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/kannapolis-firefighter-dies-off-duty-remembered-for-his-service-north-carolina-firefighter-passes-away/275-2607aeee-4a71-4f24-a80b-d665c09f161cThe Powerball jackpot rose from $615 million to $650 million after nobody won the big prize Saturday night. Not everyone is going away empty-handed, though — the lottery game said three tickets sold in California, Colorado and Illinois matched all five white balls to win $1 million. The lottery game hasn't seen a grand prize winner since April 19, when a winning ticket for $252 million was sold in Ohio. Jackpot winners have the option to be paid out the full amount over 29 years, or choose the smaller cash option. The cash option for the next drawing on Monday is $328.3 million.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/powerball-numbers-july-8-2023/507-8b861f23-6af8-4af8-94d2-af4fd815d62cWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Two people are in jail after a missing Laurens, South Carolina woman's body was found dead along Mangum School Road in a rural area in South Carolina just south of the state line. However, investigators said there was evidence to suggest that the crime occurred in Union County, North Carolina before the body was taken to be left about 20 feet off the side of the road.The Union County Sheriff's Office received a report on Sunday that 18-year-old Kierstyn Makennah Williamson was believed to be at a home on Bethpage Lane in Monroe. Williamson's family reported her missing to the Laurens Police Department after they were unable to contact her on June 30, investigators said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/missing-south-carolina-woman-found-dead-monroe-north-carolina-suspects-arrested/275-53d65806-3d0c-4d44-9b72-3ca10f3bd5ac

More than 30 people were arrested or cited after a huge brawl broke out at a Fourth of July celebration at Romare Bearden Park in Uptown, police announced Wednesday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings confirmed that of the 32 people who were cited or arrested, 17 were minors. The parents or guardians of 15 arrested minors were cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, CMPD said. The suspects are facing numerous charges, including disorderly conduct, carrying a concealed weapon, resisting a public officer, assault on a government official, and possession of a firearm on city property. Jennings said it started when a group of teenagers lit illegal fireworks and started fights. He said some of the suspects were running through the crowd wearing masks, causing panic in the park. Jenning condemned their actions, saying that's "not who Charlotte is," and credited officers and staff for keeping things under control.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/firearms-seized-people-arrested-after-uptown-fourth-of-july-celebrations-charlotte-north-carolina/275-699dce5b-b9ee-4a89-9bf3-aadbbf122145

The company that manufactured the Fury 325 roller coaster is at Carowinds Tuesday to inspect the ride after a large crack was found in one of the track's support beams last week. A spokesperson from Bolliger & Mabillard, the firm that designed and manufactured Fury 325, confirmed to WCNC Charlotte that a representative was at the park Tuesday. Bolliger & Mabillard has built custom coasters for theme parks around the world since its founding in 1988. The company is credited for developing the inverted roller coaster. "We will continue to work closely with Carowinds to determine the cause, the repair and the reopening of the coaster," the statement reads. "Please rest assured that safety is our top priority."READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/fury-325-carowinds-crack-support-beam-manufacturer-inspection-damage/275-c0bdbd8a-5b9c-4268-b0fc-3d2b6a7ef028Police arrested multiple people in the aftermath of Fourth of July celebrations on Tuesday.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says officers were present around Uptown after fireworks events on Tuesday night to ensure the safety of people for everyone in attendance.Police say they intervened in fights between juveniles and made numerous arrests in Uptown. Four firearms were seized during this investigation, police said.Medic says nobody was injured during these incidents.Thousands gathered in Uptown on Tuesday to watch the Charlotte Knights' Fourth of July celebration at Truist Field. A massive fireworks show was held at the stadium after the Knights game.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/firearms-seized-people-arrested-after-uptown-fourth-of-july-celebrations-charlotte-north-carolina/275-699dce5b-b9ee-4a89-9bf3-aadbbf122145Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A man was shot and killed in Salisbury Sunday night, police said. Salisbury police responded to a reported shooting along West Jake Alexander Boulevard near Grants Creek around 11:45 p.m. When officers got to the area, they found 49-year-old Otha Keith Sherill suffering from a gunshot wound. Sherill was rushed to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Salisbury detectives haven't released any suspect information at this time and no arrests have been made. The Salisbury Police Department said this shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no active threat to the public at this time. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/salisbury-north-carolina-homicide-investigation-jake-alexander-boulevard/275-790a9458-f8c1-4f02-96c1-a9302845de74And on a special holiday edition of #WakeUpCLT To Go, meteorologist Chris Mulcahy and Larry Sprinkle have your complete Fourth of July forecast and look ahead to a scorching week in the Carolinas.

Mecklenburg County has revoked the fireworks permit for the U.S. National Whitewater Center's July Fourth celebration. The center also separately announced the fireworks show on July 3 will also not be happening.WCNC Charlotte received the following statement from Mecklenburg County when we first asked about the permit for the July 4 show being pulled:"Mecklenburg County has communicated to the Whitewater Center the fireworks permit for 7/4 has been rescinded and the permit for 7/3 is approved."The Whitewater Center's website previously advertised fireworks happening at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 3. However, it has since been updated to reflect the new cancellations. The Center's official Facebook page also confirmed the new details.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/us-national-whitewater-center-july-fourth-fireworks-permit-pulled-mecklenburg-county/275-8337b167-1f82-4f8f-8eea-df7a214e106cGunfire erupted at a block party in Baltimore on Sunday — killing two people, wounding 28 and leaving an extensive crime scene that marred the U.S. holiday weekend, police said. Three of the wounded were in critical condition and more than a dozen were under 18.The shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. when at least two people opened fire at a block party in the Brooklyn Homes area in the southern part of the city, said Richard Worley, Baltimore's acting police commissioner. No arrests had been made by late afternoon. It wasn't clear if the shooting was targeted or random, Worley said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/baltimore-mass-shooting/507-e2d1ca71-7e01-4d13-b6fa-28ab0525b4cbWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A record number of North Carolinians is expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, AAA predicts. Nearly 1.5 million people will travel at least 50 miles between Friday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 4. That's 60,000 more travelers than last year's record, AAA data shows.The travel bug has bit Americans nationwide this year with an estimated 50.7 million people traveling for July Fourth. That's nearly 2 million more than last year and almost 1.8 million more than the record set in 2019.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/fourth-of-july-busy-travel-season-charlotte-north-carolina-record-number-drivers/275-edf99610-6b6d-4d59-bbd6-27a995d21680

All passengers are safe after a Delta Air Lines flight landed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport without its nose gear Wednesday morning. Delta Flight 1092 departed from Atlanta at 7:25 a.m. and landed in Charlotte at approximately 8:58 a.m., the airline confirmed to WCNC Charlotte. A Delta Air Lines spokesperson reported the crew reported a nose gear issue to air traffic control and safely landed with the nose gear in the up position.The pilot landed the plane safely and no one was hurt. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/delta-air-lines-charlotte-douglas-international-flight-nose-gear-missing/275-aaf4e3ee-4b38-4151-9f71-3593eb472cc0

Huntersville's planning board voted 6-2 to recommend the denial of the Lagoona Bay project Tuesday. The vote comes as neighbors continue to fight against the development from happening. Jake Palillo, the developer behind the massive 300-acre project, proposed several changes during a public meeting last week. Those changes included revamped housing plans, road improvements and the addition of 20 affordable housing units.Palillo told the planning board Tuesday night he will commit at least $3 million to road improvements. However, several members said the plan is too dense for the area and they couldn't support it in its planned location.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/lagoona-bay-huntersville-north-carolina-project-development-planning-board-vote/275-6545a793-b729-4d26-bcc0-a5cc1da94c28There's an early look at state testing scores in math for high school students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and the results aren’t great. The results show less than 10% of high school students tested were considered career-or-college-ready based on math scores. “It is disappointing. That is a really low number," CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said to board members Tuesday night. The scores are typically not released by the state until fall but were released for CMS on an unofficial basis to compare results to previous years.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-leaders-concerned-unofficial-testing-scores/275-c5358e31-c322-45a8-9126-f1580f7e9c39Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

One-by-one, nearly two dozen victims stood in a courtroom to confront the person who pleaded guilty to murdering five people and injuring 17 others in an attack last year on a nightclub that served as a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs.Some cried, others seethed with anger. They called him coward, monster, terrorist.Family and friends of the deceased and survivors who witnessed Anderson Lee Aldrich unleash terror at Club Q a week before Thanksgiving made sure during Monday’s emotional hearing that Aldrich won’t start a life prison sentence without confronting the truth of the many lives ruined or inalterably changed.“This monster next to me decided to come into my job and our community safe space and begin hunting us down as if our lives were meaningless,” said Michael Anderson, who was bartending that night. “He has broken this community into pieces that may never be repaired."Aldrich pleaded guilty in state court to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder – one for each person at Club Q during the attack. Aldrich also pleaded no contest to two hate crimes.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/gay-nightclub-shooting-suspect-guilty-plea/507-6903a930-7af9-4db1-9121-9fc88d8f8b6eTwo construction workers moving traffic cones were struck by a car on Monday.The crash happened on NC Highway 150 near Vinewood Road in Catawba County on Monday around 3:35 p.m., according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.Two construction crew flaggers were hit by a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Jerry Lee Johnson, 80.One of the flaggers, Ryan Tanner, 23, died from injuries suffered in the crash. The other flagger was transported to a local medical center and is in stable condition.A member of the flag crew was in the roadway with a stop sign during the crash, troopers said.Troopers say alcohol was not a contributing factor. Charges are pending against Johnson as the investigation continues.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deadly-crash-under-investigation-in-catawba-county-north-carolina/275-67180f2f-a819-4fbf-8c71-eb3220ae9ae6 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A piece of Charlotte's history is nearing its final day of business.Green's Lunch, the Uptown hot dog restaurant, announced on Sunday that it will close down on Wednesday, June 28. The move will end a 97-year run for the restaurant which opened in 1926.The restaurant's location at the corner of W 4th Street and S Mint Street was put up for sale for $3 million in December 2022. No information was publicly released about the sale.In May, Green's Lunch posted on social media debunking rumors that the restaurant closed in February and assured they would remain open. However, they are now closing just over a month after that post."We would like to thank our loyal customers for these wonderful 97 years, also for the love and support that you have given us thru our recent loss," wrote the restaurant owners on Facebook. "We will always remember your smiles, hugs, and laughter, you will remain in our hearts as our family."READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/greens-lunch-sets-closing-date-ending-97-year-run-uptown-hot-dog-restaurant-greens-lunch-charlotte-north-carolina/275-d79dbb8b-2056-4e7b-85ef-1bb20ffe21a1

A renowned Titanic expert, a world-record holding adventurer, two members of one of Pakistan's wealthiest families and the CEO of the company leading an expedition to the world's most famous shipwreck were killed when a small submersible suffered a "catastrophic implosion" in the Atlantic Ocean. The submersible Titan was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 kilometers) south of St. John’s, Newfoundland, according to Canada’s Joint Rescue Coordination Center, spurring a desperate international rescue effort. Rescuers were racing against the clock because the oxygen supply was expected to run out by approximately 6 a.m. Thursday.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/titanic-submersible-passenger-list/507-0346799f-c617-4863-b8e1-298fd0398a66

The Charlotte Area Transit System bus driver, who police said got into a shootout with a passenger last month, will likely not face charges at this time.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared that information Wednesday, noting the expectation of no charges came after consultation with Mecklenburg District Attorney's Office.Surveillance video from the Charlotte Area Transit System shows the May 18 shooting. Authorities said the incident occurred after Omarri Tobias, a passenger, asked David Fullard, the driver, to make an unscheduled stop as the bus traveled through Charlotte's Steele Creek neighborhood. When Fullard refused, Tobias can be heard on the recording taunting Fullard, who continues to drive. Then, Tobias can be seen pulling a gun, and moments later, Fullard pulls out his own gun. Gunfire is then exchanged as the bus drives off the roadway.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cmpd-no-charges-anticipated-cats-driver-shootout-passenger/275-7a2150f1-09a3-4c61-8e84-1da593dbe808

The developer of the controversial Lagoona Bay project was back in front of the public and Huntersville town leaders during a meeting Tuesday. Project developer Jake Palillo and his company had 68 pages worth of proposed changes to the project. Among the changes: Accessibility improvements, revamped housing plans, roadway improvements to reduce traffic impact in the area, and the addition of 20 affordable housing units.The massive $800 million project would turn an empty plot of land along Sam Furr Road into an almost 300-acre community with membership fees. The development would include a huge lagoon with water sports, dining and retail options, as well as a luxury hotel and convention center. Lagoona Bay would also create hundreds of housing options.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lagoone-bay-project-huntersville-north-carolina-town-meeting-neighbors-pushback-complaints-disney-world-traffic-local-news/275-f64e1780-2d14-4691-b476-d758476f5e54New Indy attorneys went before a federal judge on Tuesday to push to have one of the many lawsuits against them dismissed.But outside the Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Courthouse in Columbia, South Carolina, neighboring residents of the paper mill say the pervasive smell is still making them sick. “It’s like when that smell comes, I have to go in the house, my eyes itch, my ears, my head, you can tell that it’s toxic,” Bonnie Lins, who recently moved near the paper mill, said. Tuesday, New Indy pushed to dismiss a lawsuit filed by several York County and Lancaster County residents. The lawsuit alleges the paper mill failed to apply for a ‘prevention of significant deterioration’ or PSD permit, and instead turned off its steam stripper, which helps control air pollution.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/new-indy/new-indy-lawyers-push-dismissal/275-aea569b2-2913-4a17-8600-0b630943ca29 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

In the final days of the legislative session, Republican House and Senate leaders have resurrected proposals to ban some gender-affirming care for transgender minors, even those who have their parents' consent. Two proposals are scheduled for committee hearings this week.For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.On Tuesday, the House Health committee will hear a proposed committee substitute for Senate Bill 631. It would ban any UNC or UNC-affiliated healthcare facility, or any other public hospital, or any provider under contract to such a facility, from providing any gender-affirming medical care to a minor, including puberty blockers and hormone treatment. It would also block the use of state funds to pay for any such care.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-lawmakers-gender-affirming-transgender/275-d0bd9a92-bbf0-4c45-ad5c-f359193a0b54Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A longtime Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detective has died, according to Chief Johnny Jennings.Detective Jason Grier passed away Saturday night after battling health complications, Chief Jennings wrote in a social media post. He was only 38 years old."It pains me to share this information on Father’s Day of all days," Chief Jennings said.Detective Grier had been with CMPD since October of 2002 and was most recently assigned to the Anti-Crime Unit. "Please join me in sharing our thoughts and prayers with his family during this difficult time," Chief Jennings said.CMPD said funeral arrangements for Detective Grier will be announced soon.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/cmpd-detective-jason-grier-dies-health-complications/275-c29af6d1-129c-4172-a13b-cdbcc97220bbCabarrus County leaders are set to approve millions of dollars for next year's budget on Monday,County leaders say they're focusing on the future investing in things like education, service to county residents and public safety."Public safety is a top priority for a lot of folks and so that includes our fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and our EMS agencies," Steve Morris, the Chairman of Cabarrus County Commissioners, said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/wake-up-charlotte/cabarrus-county-budget-meeting-news/275-41d1a9ed-6169-469c-98a8-77b2d9c29ef2Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Charlotte on June 24 to deliver a speech rallying reproductive rights advocates on the anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade.The White House confirmed the trip with WCNC Charlotte. NBC News reports Harris' visit is among several events the White House plans to hold this month to mark the anniversary and keep the issue of abortion rights front and center for the 2024 presidential election.A White House official told NBC News Harris plans to draw a contrast between Republican-led efforts to further restrict abortion access and that of the Biden administration.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/vpotus-kamala-harris-abortion-rally-speech-charlotte-north-carolina-local/275-5a35f2cb-fa05-44c7-b1c4-bc8656761370

Amelie's French Bakery is set to reopen its Uptown Charlotte location this week. It comes as more workers return to the office on a full-time basis, giving businesses in Charlotte's central district a much-needed boost. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why Uptown could see a resurgence in the wake of the pandemic. Plus, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to sign a bill Thursday into law that will make it harder for repeat offenders to get out of jail. The bond reform act aims to keep violent offenders behind bars while they await trial. Tradesha Woodard joins the show to explain how the bill plans to do this and what state leaders are saying about the effort to keep the public safe. And finally, we're looking at the biggest headlines from across the Charlotte area on Thursday, June 15 in your morning rush. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will be at Spectrum Center in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday to sign a bill into law that will soon legalize sports betting across the state. The legislation, which takes effect in early January, will allow sports gambling on mobile devices, as well as establish multiple sportsbooks and venues across the state. Richard DeVayne joins the show with the latest details, plus we break down how gambling revenue will be taxed and used to help youth sports and education programs in North Carolina.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gov-cooper-to-sign-online-sports-betting-bill-in-charlotte-north-carolina-nc-sports-betting-mobile-app-phone/275-b3cade8a-925d-4d53-932f-497bcbf06af6Next, we're looking at the cost of quiet quitting. A recent Gallup survey found about half of American workers are doing the bare minimum to get by on their job. Kia Murray has the details as we look at how impactful quiet quitting is on the economy, and discuss what workers say would help them stay engaged at the office.And finally, Carolina Panthers training camp continues in Charlotte this week. All eyes are on rookie quarterback Bryce Young for obvious reasons, but there's more to it than just a "get to know me" period for new players. Ben Thompson connects the dots on what minicamp is, how it can make or break a team's season and why it's so important for a new coach and quarterback to make the most of this summer period.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to face a judge Tuesday in a historic criminal case charging the former president with hoarding top secret government documents, boastfully displaying them to visitors and trying to hide them from investigators who demanded them back. We're connecting the dots on the serious charges Trump is facing and how it could impact his run for the White House in 2024.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-court-appearance-classified-documents/507-b6e02706-fb2a-4791-8bb4-4b76468fbfc2Parents in Iredell County are calling on school board members to resign after a heated meeting Monday night. Tradesha Woodard joins #WakeUpCLT To Go with the latest details, including records that revealed secret meetings and jokes about students fighting, as well as the response from board members who are asking for grace from the community.Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A Salisbury church was destroyed by a fire caused by a lightning strike Sunday. Richard DeVayne joins #WakeUpCLT To Go from Salisbury, where firefighters are still monitoring the church for hot spots after the flames have died down. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lightning-strike-causes-church-fire-in-salisbury-north-carolina-nc-church-power-cross-ministry/275-750afb6a-4c7a-4c61-92a6-855feda0d8c7Plus, we've all seen the commercials. A new medicine has been developed for a condition and it has a name you can hardly pronounce and definitely can't spell. But did you know there's a method behind those crazy names? Ben Thompson connects the dots on how new drugs are named and what goes into giving them a confusing moniker. And in our morning rush segment, we're recapping some of the biggest headlines across the Carolinas, including the push for a huge tennis complex in west Charlotte that could eventually host major events and bring hundreds of thousands of people to the Queen City on a yearly basis. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

The Belmont Police Department is investigating after a man attempted to abduct a child out of a car Monday evening.The mother of the child told police she was on Park Street, near Wilkinson Boulevard, waiting for the light to turn green when she saw a man walking towards her vehicle. The suspect, identified as Joshua Pelzer, 31, walked to the passenger side of the vehicle where the juvenile was sitting with her window down when he grabbed the child’s arm and attempted to pull her out of the car, police said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/attempted-child-abduction-belmont-police/275-b363e1c9-ff96-4591-a182-ac0975165f6a

School administrators and law enforcement are investigating after a student was found with a stun gun at a middle school.The principal of Druid Hills Academy sent a message to parents on Wednesday about the incident. School officials say law enforcement was contacted as soon as the stun gun was found. No threat was made to students or staff, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/student-brings-stun-gun-to-north-charlotte-middle-school-north-carolina-gun-at-school/275-9f76336c-1afb-4555-ae9f-cb33038df26e

The Supreme Court of South Carolina has announced it will hear arguments on the constitutionality of the latest abortion law passed by the State Legislature last month.The court said oral arguments will be held at 9:30 a.m. June 27 at their main building on Gervais Street.McMaster signed the Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion (2023) Act, banning abortions after roughly six weeks, on May 24. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the Greenville Women's Clinic, and two doctors then sued the State of South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and others over the new law. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/south-carolina-supreme-court-abortion-hearing/101-30b5a542-8428-413e-b1cd-373c1132ce3bThe Human Rights Campaign declared a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. on Tuesday and a released a guidebook summarizing what it calls discriminatory laws in each state, along with “know your rights” information and health and safety resources.Sounding the alarm about the current political environment, the nation’s largest organization devoted to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans said advisories warning against travel to dangerous places aren't enough to help people already living in so-called hostile states.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/lgbtq-state-of-emergency-declared-human-rights-campaign/507-5890a3e5-1cef-409c-b8c8-083b1e4ea2e9Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A man who was charged in connection with the brutal murder of a Charlotte woman who was stabbed over 130 times and found stuffed in a mattress was released from jail over the weekend on bond, jail records show. James Robert Salerno was given a $250,000 bond in January in connection with the 2020 killing of Mary Collins. Mecklenburg County jail records show that Salerno was released on June 3 on bond. His charges include murder, kidnapping and DWI. According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office inmate docket, Salerno does not have electronic monitoring. The victim's mother, Kasei Canfora, spoke to WCNC Charlotte about the gut-wrenching news she learned after attending a community violence rally with other inflected mothers who have suffered from gun violence."It's creating a lot of conflicting feelings within me," Canfora said. "It's very painful and I have no control over the entire process which is the hardest part. All of it feels like what they've done to my daughter, it just doesn't matter to them."READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/mary-collins-murder-suspect-charlotte-north-carolina-noda-released-from-jail-bond-homicide-james-robert-salerno/275-f3b49149-ab94-4860-8461-6b56e99a92abThe developer behind the proposed Lagoona Bay project in Huntersville filed a lawsuit against two town residents, alleging they made "slanderous lies" about him online. Hundreds of Huntersville residents packed into a gym in April and heard from Jake Palillo, the developer of the Lagoona Bay project that would transform an empty plot of land on Sam Furr Road into an almost 300-acre community with membership fees. The project includes a 41-acre commercial lagoon area with water sports, dining and retail, a luxury hotel, a convention center, and hundreds of housing options. Palillo said the development would increase property values for the area and said it would be something that would positively impact Huntersville residents in a positive way when and if they choose to sell their homes.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/residents-sued-by-developers-over-huntersville-lagoona-bay-project-public-forum-monday-north-carolina/275-1f6b75cf-7976-4786-85c3-1f51033a78a0https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/residents-sued-by-developers-over-huntersville-lagoona-bay-project-public-forum-monday-north-carolina/275-1f6b75cf-7976-4786-85c3-1f51033a78a0

City officials and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police will come together Friday as community leaders seek solutions to gun violence. Richard DeVayne joins the show to discuss action the city plans to take in an effort to stop the senseless shootings. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/one-week-1000-shootings-from-heartache-to-healing-to-hope-charlotte-north-carolina-gun-violence/275-239118f1-dd06-423f-8144-4bd5d6f0017bPlus, if you try to watch your favorite movie or TV show, it may be gone. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why streaming platforms are cutting content and frustrating consumers. Welcome to the harsh reality of cord cutting in 2023. Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will be deploying South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) troops to Texas in an effort to secure the border between the US and Mexico after the end of Title 42.McMaster said he is doing this at the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and in the aftermath of a border security briefing McMaster attended in Austin, Texas, on May 22. That briefing was also attended by eight other governors -- including Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Idaho Governor Brad Little, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/national/military-news/governor-henry-mcmaster-to-send-southcarolina-national-guard-troops-to-texas-patrol-border-mexico/101-532f3bf4-091e-4746-98bd-d3fac47c8161

According to Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton was killed by the owner of a Shell station on Parklane Road, Rick Chow, who is now charged with murder. Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, saying anyone involved in vandalizing the gas station will be arrested and charged accordingly.On Tuesday, Chow stood in front of a magistrate judge during a first court appearance.No recorded audio was allowed in the courtroom during the hearing at the Richland County jail, which lasted less than 10 minutes. Chow and his attorney had no comment. Carmack-Belton's family was in the courtroom along with a victim advocate and representative from the family’s attorney’s office.The family also chose not to comment, but members of the community who live near the gas station are speaking up."I’m just heartbroken with the situation," Columbia resident Laroy Hall says. "I really and truly am. This is devastating."Hall lives near the gas station where Carmack-Belton was shot.Overnight law enforcement said the station was vandalized by protestors.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gas-station-vandalized-deputies-say-owner-shot-killed-14-year-old-boy/101-5292f64a-5b54-418c-85bc-956cae81ddf8Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

The details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were released Sunday in the form of a 99-page bill that would suspend the nation's debt limit through 2025 to avoid a federal default while limiting government spending.The Democratic president and Republican speaker are trying to win over lawmakers to the plan in time to avert a default that would shake the global economy. But Congress will be scrutinizing and debating the legislation, which also includes provisions to fund medical care for veterans, change work requirements for some recipients of government aid and streamline environmental reviews for energy projects.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/debt-ceiling-deal-whats-in-it/507-ffa815cc-5dea-4294-af41-d1c8e9a721ecThe Union County Sheriff's Office said three more suspects were arrested and are facing charges for an alleged "senior prank" at Sun Valley High School that caused thousands of dollars in damage.Cameron Pope, 18, Jacob Garay, 18, and Mark Aponte, 19, were taken into custody and will face multiple charges including a felony charge of damaging computers and a misdemeanor charge of injury to personal property. Their bonds were set at $5,000.They join two other suspects, 21-year-old Javier Sheffield and 18-year-old Nalen Geoffery who were arrested last week. They're all accused of damaging the high school's computer equipment and electrical panels.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/destructive-union-county-senior-prank-arrests/275-81c1b524-8625-428f-9575-37996254975eWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A dozen students are facing criminal charges after a senior prank at a high school after officials say they vandalized the campus.The incident happened at North Lincoln High School in the late evening hours of Monday, May 22, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.Investigators say 12 students entered the school and ransacked multiple classrooms and painted vulgarities on walls.Lincoln County Schools officials told all students that they would not be allowed to enter the school during any "senior prank" event, according to the sheriff's office.School authorities told students that criminal activity would not be allowed to pass as a prank.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/12-students-charged-after-senior-prank-at-lincoln-county-high-school-lincolnton-north-carolina-north-lincoln-high-school-prank/275-09e8b1e1-6d1f-48e4-8cb4-617c5abb6570Surveillance video released Friday by the Charlotte Area Transit System shows the May 18 shooting aboard a CATS bus between the driver and a passenger.The shooting occurred after the passenger, Omarri Tobias, asked the driver to make an unscheduled stop as the bus traveled through Charlotte's Steele Creek neighborhood. When the driver, identified as David Fullard, refused, Tobias can be heard taunting Fullard, who continues to drive.In the video, Tobias can be seen pulling a gun. Moments later, Fullard pulls out his own gun. Gunfire is exchanged as the bus drives off the roadway.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-transit-bus-shooting-surveillance-video/275-48841166-34d4-4ba1-b5a1-514de00bb869Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A Charlotte neighborhood is shaken up after a shoot-out Monday night led to several stray bullets hitting occupied homes. A police report says a home invasion on Statesville Avenue just north of Uptown lead to several shots fired Monday night. Neighbors told WCNC Charlotte it’s a miracle no one was hurt but they fear shootings are becoming too common in the Queen City. Homeowner Tiffany Schreiber told WCNC Charlotte she was watching a movie Monday night with her fiancé when they heard several shots fired outside their house.“Then, one of the bullets came through our window like right above where we were sitting and so then [my fiancé] was just like, 'Get down on the ground,'” Schreiber recalled.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/shoot-out-near-camp-north-end-damages-homes-charlotte/275-0d78c968-927d-404d-9f89-69d4a10be3b0

Mayor Vi Lyles, City Councilmember Tariq Bokhari, and members of the SouthPark community will mark one week since the deadly SouthPark fire by honoring the victims and thanking first responders.During this week's SouthPark After Five concert, community leaders will lead a moment of silence in memory of Demonte Sherrill and Rueben Holmes, who tragically died in the fire.They will also acknowledge first responders from the Charlotte Fire Department, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and MEDIC. The recognition will spotlight the first 30 firefighters on the initial call, including: Stations 2, 12, 14, and 16; Rescue 10; Battalion Chiefs 1 and 5; and Deputy Chief Samuel Jones.

A 14-year-old has died after drowning at Pine Island Country Club Monday night, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports. According to police, the incident happened at Stoneyridge Drive at the Pine Island Country Club. The teen was transported to Atrium Health-Main but was later pronounced dead. The Charlotte Fire Department reported Monday night that the teen was pulled from a pond at the golf course. Officials have not released the name of the teen at this time. Stay with WCNC Charlotte for the very latest on this developing story.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-police-drowning-teen-pine-island-country-club/275-0f1d8233-7384-4ef3-8e6b-62a75d823181The South Carolina Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy -- before most people know they are pregnant – and sent it to the governor who has promised to sign it.The proposal restores a ban South Carolina had in place when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year — a ban that, once it took effect, was overturned by the state’s highest court because it violated the state Constitution’s right to privacy.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/south-carolina-senate-passes-six-week-abortion-ban/101-a76396fd-3dea-49a4-8749-b9f9cf04da81Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott launched his presidential campaign on Monday, offering an optimistic message he hopes can contrast the two figures who have used political combativeness to dominate the early GOP primary field: former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.Scott, the Senate's only Black Republican, made the announcement in his hometown of North Charleston at Southern University, his alma mater and a private school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention.“Our party and our nation are standing at a time for choosing. Victimhood or victory?," he told cheering supporters, adding, "Grievance or greatness?"READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/tim-scott-2024-gop-presidential-campaign-annoucement/101-e179ee81-e2d4-48a2-acb3-331129eeed99The passenger involved in a shooting on a Charlotte Area Transit System bus near a southwest Charlotte mall last week has been identified, police said.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the shooting around 11:15 a.m. on May 18 along Outlets Boulevard, just steps away from a hotel and the Charlotte Premium Outlets.CATS said It all started with an argument between a passenger and the bus driver. Authorities said things got heated and gunfire erupted. According to police, the passenger, later identified as 22-year-old Omarri Shariff Tobias, pulled a gun on the bus driver, who also pulled out a gun, and they shot each other.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cats-bus-shooting-charlotte-premium-outlets-mall-suspect-identified/275-75abb7aa-426a-408f-9c6d-9a7ccf415dd8Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A popular restaurant in Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood said it was vandalized the night before hosting a charity drag brunch aimed at supporting a breast cancer nonprofit.The Artisan's Palate shared photos on Instagram and Facebook showing a partially-shattered front door and shattered glass windows. The restaurant's caption indicated a man used a mallet to break the glass. Christa Csoka, the owner of The Artisan's Palate, told WCNC Charlotte the man also stole some liquor while breaking other bottles on the floor.“This is a single woman-owned business and we are very small. Any little bit totally cuts into everything,” said Csoka.She believes someone tried to break in through the front door. She had replaced it with a thicker glass after a previous break-in months ago. She said once the perpetrator couldn’t get through that door they eventually smashed their way through the sliding patio door.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/artisans-palate-charlotte-drag-brunch-vandalism/275-2c03c9f7-e7d4-41a6-a0e4-8ad60700d953Gastonia-area fire crews spent part of the early morning Saturday fighting a house fire that claimed the lives of a man and his two dogs.Gaston County Emergency Management said flames broke out shortly before 3:30 a.m. at the home along Davis Park Road, just south of Gastonia. Crews were alerted when a driver called 9-1-1 after noticing the fire. The driver stopped to honk his horn, before banging on the door to try and see if anyone was inside.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/deadly-gastonia-house-fire/275-356c3128-62df-4a67-941a-3577d66d1472

A five-alarm fire near the SouthPark Mall in south Charlotte broke out Thursday, causing a massive first responder presence to fight it.Charlotte firefighters arrived within minutes of the first call, which was placed around 9 a.m. Thursday morning, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. Fire officials said over 90 firefighters fought the fire and rescued 15 workers from the burning construction site. One person had to be rescued after becoming trapped atop a crane. That person was later rescued by Charlotte firefighters and was transported by Medic with non-life-threatening injuries.WCNC Charlotte crews could see large smoke clouds and flames shooting hundreds of feet into the air from the area of Barclay Downs Drive and Fairview Road as they were driving to the scene.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/large-fire-in-south-charlotte-under-investigation/275-5912e117-0cb7-46eb-8c42-5ffad2306303

Crews worked to extinguish a fire at a dentist's office that was not scheduled to open until next month.The Huntersville Fire Department said firefighters were at Riccobene Dentistry on Gilead Road on Wednesday working to put out a fire. Cornelius-Lemley Fire Rescue was also on the scene.No information on the cause of the fire has been released at this time. Officials have not stated if any injuries occurred.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/huntersville-dentist-office-suffers-fire-charlotte-north-carolina-fire-dentists-office-riccobene-dentistry/275-ea75de0b-3e01-45fe-926f-d86399fbc9ed

The United States Postal Inspection Service is seeking information on a man accused of robbing a letter carrier about one week ago.Investigators say the suspect robbed the carrier around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, along Castle Nook Drive. The neighborhood is in southwest Charlotte, off of Hamilton Road and near Steele Creek Road.The suspect is believed to be about 6 feet 3 inches tall, in his late twenties, and weighing about 240 pounds. He was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. The suspect also drove away in a silver or gray Mercedes Benz sedan.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/usps-robbery-suspect-crime/275-670f82af-1b89-4ff4-bfcb-af9e940669ffPresident Joe Biden and congressional Republicans are still far from resolving the looming U.S. default crisis, but a deal is still possible by the end of the week, GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy declared after an Oval Office meeting Tuesday with Biden and other Democratic leaders.Meanwhile, Biden is cutting short a big, upcoming foreign trip because of the urgency of the talks. He will still attend a Group of Seven summit in Japan this week but will then hurry home rather than going to Australia and Papua New Guinea as planned.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/debt-ceiling-showdown-biden-congressional-leaders-to-meet/507-b5432573-2025-408f-bbb7-184fc5765306Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

The Mallard Creek area is seeing massive growth and interest from developers to build housing. On Monday, the Charlotte City Council discussed, among other things, two rezoning petitions that call for hundreds of townhomes in the Mallard Creek area.One of these petitions would rezone a piece of land near the intersection of Mallard Creek and Galloway roads to be switched from single-family homes to urban residential. Specifically, the petition calls for 186 townhomes to be built at the site. Appaloosa Real Estate is the project's petitioner. City staff members do not recommend approval of the petition and many neighbors signed up to speak against it.Homeowners that live next to where the proposed project would go told WCNC Charlotte the townhomes do not fit in the neighborhood of single-family homes and would worsen traffic.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/more-housing-development-could-be-coming-to-the-mallard-creek-area-charlotte-north-carolina/275-7888c959-04a3-4e5b-9917-ebd5cc5560a4Police are searching for a man they say shot and killed someone during an argument at an apartment.Officers were called to the Wimberly Crossing Apartments on 12th Avenue SE on Monday around 5:50 p.m. for reports of a shooting, according to the Hickory Police Department.Wade McArthur Danner Jr., 46, was found with gunshot injuries at the scene. Catawba County EMS responded to the scene and pronounced Danner dead.Witnesses told police that Danner was in an argument with Octavius Morgan, 30, before he was shot. Morgan fled the area before police arrived.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-dies-after-shooting-at-apartment-in-hickory-suspect-wanted-octavius-morgan-wade-danner-catawba-county-north-carolina-death-investigation/275-31b97300-256b-4641-9bed-568becfa8be7Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Three people are dead after a chase that began in South Carolina ended with a crash in Shelby overnight Sunday, deputies said.The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said it responded to a call about a shooting on Bridges Road in Blacksburg, SC just before 1 a.m. The caller, traveling in a Dodge Charger, indicated a white pickup truck was following them and shooting at the car, deputies said.Around 1:10 a.m., the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office received a 911 transfer call related to the incident, with the caller indicating she was a passenger in the car that had been shot at.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/multiple-people-dead-blacksburg-south-carolina-chase-crash-shelby-deputies/275-1145de5b-560d-4ca6-8806-0ae2e5ccec11North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed the state's new 12-week abortion ban, sending the legislation back to the Republican-controlled General Assembly.Cooper has supported abortion rights since becoming governor and vowed to protect access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer. Cooper's action sends the legislation back to Republicans, who have enough seats in both chambers of the General Assembly to override the governor's veto authority.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-abortion-ban-governor-roy-cooper-vetoes-legislation-republican-genereal-assembly-vetoproof-majority/275-4bced26b-0b8c-48d4-bef1-4051c246a1afAnd on our live chat portion of the show, we're discussing a new study that found couples who share bank accounts are more likely to be happy and stay together! Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

The toxicology report has been released for Jamie Lee Komoroski, the 25-year-old identified as the driver in a crash that killed a bride from Charlotte and injured her husband just hours after their wedding in Folly Beach, South Carolina.The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Forensic Services Laboratory report, obtained by WCNC Charlotte, shows Komoroski had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.261%.It's illegal in South Carolina to operate a motor vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) reports once BAC reaches 0.08%, a driver is three times more likely to have a collision than if the BAC were zero. That number goes up to 25 times greater with a BAC of 0.25%, according to SCDPS.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/toxicology-report-released-driver-charged-crash-killed-bride-wedding/275-84c6828c-6275-446a-af2a-062afe89e365

Leaders from the city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County held a joint meeting Wednesday to discuss a proposed $400 million development that would bring a major tennis facility to the River District in west Charlotte. "Project Break Point" includes four tennis stadiums with seating capacities that range from 2,000 seats to 14,000 seats, as well as numerous practice courts across 50 acres. In total, the project would have more than 40 total tennis courts and an amphitheater for outdoor concerts and a pickleball venue. Beemok Capital, the firm behind the proposal, also considered several sites from the complex, including Eastland Yards, but ultimately landed on the River District due to its proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and a larger plot of land.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-north-carolina-tennis-complex-professional-stadium-river-district-mecklenburg-county/275-adce2d66-70b5-47aa-8303-3a1b2a9802c0

A South Carolina man who was critically injured in a deadly crash caused by a suspected drunk driver is out of the hospital, family members said.Aric Hutchinson and his new wife, Samantha, were leaving their wedding reception in Folly Beach when their golf cart was hit by a suspected drunk driver. Samantha Hutchinson died from her injuries, while Aric suffered two broken legs, multiple broken bones in his face and brain injuries. Two other people on the cart were injured in the crash.Annette Hutchinson, Aric's mother, posted an update on GoFundMe that said Aric was released from the hospital while he continues his recovery. More than $690,000 has been raised for the family so far.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/south-carolina-groom-injured-deadly-crash-recovering-at-home-aric-hutchinson/275-dbc92a2c-5b2e-4c45-bc17-480fcf61efdbThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting Tuesday saw tension rise as over 40 speakers expressed their concerns on a variety of topics, from book bans to student redistricting.CMS School Board Member Jennifer De La Jara, an at-large member of the board since 2019, also announced that she would not be running for re-election.She alluded to supporting a candidate who represents a new voice of the community in her farewell address.“I would never suggest that anyone vote just on identity politics,” De La Jara said. “It is time that we make history. I will be supporting a strong Latina candidate who is a qualified thought leader and has a deep passion for advancing student outcomes and just happens to be bilingual and bicultural.”READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-school-board-meeting-speakers-hot-button-topics/275-320362ba-bed7-4347-b73f-87f83d645209Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

A middle school student was charged after authorities say they brought a gun to class on Monday.The incident happened at Sun Valley Middle School in Indian Trail. Students alerted a Union County Sheriff's Office school officer that there was a firearm on campus and officers were able to locate the suspect minutes later.The suspect, a student at the school, did not have the gun in his possession when he was approached by police but the weapon was later found in his book bag in an empty classroom. Police describe the firearm as an unloaded, semi-automatic pistol. Officers also found a pistol magazine and a single round of ammunition stored separately from the gun in the book bag.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gun-found-in-students-backpack-at-union-county-middle-school-north-carolina-indian-trail-sun-valley-middle-school-gun-on-campus/275-37f7c0bc-afb6-4a5a-89af-8da4e6cbebffIn response to the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate passing a bill that limits abortions to 12 weeks into a pregnancy, Governor Roy Cooper will be traveling the state to discuss women's reproductive health.Cooper will visit the Davidson Town Hall on Tuesday, among other places, to voice his displeasure about Senate Bill 20, which passed through both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly last week.Mecklenburg County was specifically targeted by Cooper for this roundtable because he has called out two representatives, John Bradford (R-98) and Tricia Cotham (R-112), from the county who voted in favor of the bill despite saying they would not support further bans in the past.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gov-cooper-to-hold-womens-health-roundtable-in-response-to-abortion-restriction-legislation-north-carolina-roy-cooper-senate-bill-20-abortion-latest/275-0e0cf74d-bfc7-4397-936a-638269c29f5cWatch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

Police are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile injured on Sunday.The shooting happened around Johnston Oehler Road near Mallard Creek Park on Sunday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.CMPD says a large crowd was gathered at Mallard Creek Park just before the shooting, where a juvenile was reported to have been shot.Medic says the person was taken to a local hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.No further details are available at this time. Police have not listed any suspects or identified the victim.This case remains under investigation by CMPD.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/juvenile-injured-in-shooting-near-mallard-creek-park-charlotte-north-carolina-crime/275-be190ba4-ad92-4eb8-a7ad-9c72c4ad9ee9Charlotte leaders unveiled their proposed budget for the next fiscal year on Monday.In a budget meeting, officials revealed the $3.3 billion proposal that would fund a slew of programs and infrastructure projects, raise salaries for city employees and police officers, and provide money for housing assistance.City officials are emphasizing that the plan does not increase taxes but the city manager is warning it could be necessary in a future budget to sustain Charlotte's rate of growth."If we need more time to have a discussion about more revenue, I would hope that time starts tonight so that as we look at future budgets and having big audacious goals, we won't be able to do it with this type of budget I'm putting towards you tonight," Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones said.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-leaders-propose-budget-no-tax-increases-city-employees-receive-raises-charlotte-north-carolina/275-9ade8f35-6b3d-4f48-a9ac-bb41a4a1cd65Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!

North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, down from the current 20 weeks, in response to last year’s overturning of Roe v. Wade at the U.S. Supreme Court.The ban is one of the least onerous of a slew of bills Republican-led assemblies have pushed through in recent months since the high court stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion. Other states have banned the procedure nearly completely or throughout pregnancy.While perhaps less restrictive, North Carolina's bill has far-reaching consequences. Before its passage, many women from nearby states with restrictive laws had traveled to the state for abortions in later stages of pregnancy.Abortion-rights supporter Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has pledged to veto the bill, calling it “an egregious, unacceptable attack on the women of our state,” but GOP seat margins and assurances from chamber leaders indicate a veto will likely be overridden.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-approves-abortion-rules-governor-veto-ahead-health-politics/275-1ddd9c86-cf24-4db3-8247-da9c2caf805c

A man is in the hospital after a mid-morning shooting in Statesville.The Statesville Police Department said it happened around 10:30 a.m. along Monroe Street near Opal Street. Officers say the 20-year-old man was shot in the chest and taken to a hospital by private vehicle for treatment.As of publication, the man's condition is not known. The investigation is active and ongoing.Statesville police say they are continuing to investigate this incident and no further information is available at this time.Wednesday morning's shooting is the second one being investigated in the city within 24 hours. Police said three people were hurt in a shooting Tuesday evening along 5th Street, including a teen.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/statesville-morning-shooting-crime-local/275-ff0b676c-ecab-4db8-b12c-b8db7f73352a