The Latest Breaking News from WCNC

Charlotte bakery owner denies entry to Trump’s former Border Patrol commander

​Manolo Betancur said he had a “tense conversation” about immigration enforcement in the city with Greg Bovino during the encounter

The Independent UK · Aug 24

Co-owner of Sycamore Brewing company accused of breaking into a teenager’s house to sexually assault her

Brigham allegedly broke into the 13-year-old’s home at around midnight, where he was found by the girl’s parents

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025

Is Honking Now a Crime? Border Patrol Smashes Window, Drags Screaming Women from Car

Border Patrol agents in Charlotte, NC, smashed a car window and zip-tied two women after they honked their horns, sparking outrage and questions about civil liberties.

International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025

Girl, 11, vanished after getting off school bus over a year ago. Now her mother has pleaded guilty to failing to report her missing

Madalina Cojocari’s mother said she ‘hopes she is safe’ after release from a North Carolina jail

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

Anti-Immigrant Law Backfires As Nebraskan Town Now Begging For Workers After Renting Ban

"A lot of it's hard work. And it's not something that a lot of people can do." The post Anti-Immigrant Law Backfires As Nebraskan Town Now Begging For Workers After Renting Ban first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 26, 2024

Todd Spessard Named News Director At WCNC

Exec was VP of content at Griffin Media

Broadcasting & Cable · Feb 20, 2024

A Police Group's Comments on Civil Asset Forfeiture Show Exactly Why It Needs Reform

"You've got to be able to demonstrate some level of legitimacy" the head of the National Sheriffs' Association says of carrying large amounts of cash.

Reason · Dec 29, 2023

Sex Crime Victim Denied $69,000 Settlement Because Cops Seized Her Abuser's Cash Through Civil Forfeiture

The outrageous case has led to calls from Congress to pass legislation curbing civil asset forfeiture.

Reason · Oct 6, 2023

NFL player Caleb Farley remembers father as ‘legend’ as photos show devastation after deadly house explosion

Fire investigators are still determining the cause of the explosion

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

New number has Panthers OLB Brian Burns feeling like Kobe Bryant

Panthers OLB Brian Burns told WCNC's Ashley Stroehlein that his uniform number change has him feeling like Kobe Bryant.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 14, 2023