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It was just a few days before his death when six-year-old Abel Torres-Aquino drew his last picture and wrote a note filled with color and love.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It was just a few days before his death when six-year-old Abel Torres-Aquino drew his last picture and wrote a note filled with color and love.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/he-was-my-mini-me-parents-remember-6-year-old-killed-while-riding-his-bike/85-145c3088-c9cd-4071-9fd0-ad313ec4bebf
Saturday's Border Patrol operation brought protesters to Uptown Charlotte - here's a look at the march: https://youtu.be/jXO6R4bgUbk?si=GS8zfjw_wjiTYnUc
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Saturday's Border Patrol operation brought protesters to Uptown Charlotte - here's a look at the march: https://youtu.be/jXO6R4bgUbk?si=GS8zfjw_wjiTYnUc
Traffic backed up for miles on I-85 after crash in northeast Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/crash-impacts-traffic-university-city-charlotte-north-carolina-interstate-85/275-21ef230e-72b0-4e37-9610-860c9e17472e
November 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Traffic backed up for miles on I-85 after crash in northeast Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/crash-impacts-traffic-university-city-charlotte-north-carolina-interstate-85/275-21ef230e-72b0-4e37-9610-860c9e17472e
Charlotte is expected to be the first city where Border Patrol will spearhead immigration enforcement without coordinating ICE in the same location.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Charlotte is expected to be the first city where Border Patrol will spearhead immigration enforcement without coordinating ICE in the same location.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/border-patrol-charlotte-immigration-enforcement/275-16121796-90a7-43a1-a5e9-603c650c8cdd
It's the end of the line for Charlotte FC's playoff run, falling to New York City FC at home tonight. #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
It's the end of the line for Charlotte FC's playoff run, falling to New York City FC at home tonight. #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-falls-to-new-york-ending-playoff-run/275-81ec4509-dc57-4a76-9cbd-3219635b245e
I-77 is closed in both directions due to downed power lines near Woodlawn Road. Traffic is being detoured off the highway but traffic is backed up for miles. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-77-closed-downed-lines/275-833a4cd3-868a-41ff-85a9-393f93e85dd9
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I-77 is closed in both directions due to downed power lines near Woodlawn Road. Traffic is being detoured off the highway but traffic is backed up for miles. https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/i-77-closed-downed-lines/275-833a4cd3-868a-41ff-85a9-393f93e85dd9
Charlotte could cut flights by 10% after the FAA announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 airports amid the shutdown. https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-potential-flight-cuts-federal-government-shutdown-impacts/275-f3af7f0e-b576-48ef-b88b-c5912616f4f2
November 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Charlotte could cut flights by 10% after the FAA announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 airports amid the shutdown. https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-potential-flight-cuts-federal-government-shutdown-impacts/275-f3af7f0e-b576-48ef-b88b-c5912616f4f2
Three congressmen urged Gov. Stein to deploy the National Guard, citing a growing violence crisis. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-republicans-request-national-guard-charlotte-deployment-violent-crime/275-3c06b155-892f-497b-9f27-1e80a62a7c81
November 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Three congressmen urged Gov. Stein to deploy the National Guard, citing a growing violence crisis. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/north-carolina-republicans-request-national-guard-charlotte-deployment-violent-crime/275-3c06b155-892f-497b-9f27-1e80a62a7c81
Federal and local agents seize over 160 pounds of illegal narcotics in Catawba County drug bust: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/catawba-county-drug-bust-meth-cocaine-fentanyl-seized-investigation-federal-agents/275-75431339-e1aa-403c-813c-2670572e620c
November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Federal and local agents seize over 160 pounds of illegal narcotics in Catawba County drug bust: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/catawba-county-drug-bust-meth-cocaine-fentanyl-seized-investigation-federal-agents/275-75431339-e1aa-403c-813c-2670572e620c
For those about to rock... we salute you! Rock icons AC/DC are bringing their "Power Up" world tour to the Queen City next summer! https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/music/acdc-power-up-tour-2026-bank-of-america-stadium-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c52b4194-882d-4854-986a-d9184fd624fd
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
For those about to rock... we salute you! Rock icons AC/DC are bringing their "Power Up" world tour to the Queen City next summer! https://www.wcnc.com/article/entertainment/music/acdc-power-up-tour-2026-bank-of-america-stadium-charlotte-north-carolina/275-c52b4194-882d-4854-986a-d9184fd624fd
Kon Knueppel's career-high 24 points helped the Charlotte Hornets win at home on Sunday! #HiveMentality
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/kon-knueppels-career-high-24-points-helps-hornets-to-a-126-103-rout-of-jazz/616-80b37dbf-3726-486d-92b8-faa926fa1947
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/kon-knueppels-career-high-24-points-helps-hornets-to-a-126-103-rout-of-jazz/616-80b37dbf-3726-486d-92b8-faa926fa1947
November 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Kon Knueppel's career-high 24 points helped the Charlotte Hornets win at home on Sunday! #HiveMentality
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/kon-knueppels-career-high-24-points-helps-hornets-to-a-126-103-rout-of-jazz/616-80b37dbf-3726-486d-92b8-faa926fa1947
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/kon-knueppels-career-high-24-points-helps-hornets-to-a-126-103-rout-of-jazz/616-80b37dbf-3726-486d-92b8-faa926fa1947
The Carolina Panthers secured a victory Saturday against Green Bay on the road. #KeepPounding
RECAP:https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/rico-dowdles-big-day-and-ryan-fitzgeralds-big-kick-give-panthers-16-13-win-over-packers/616-c0512548-5a31-49c1-970c-1f1cc356ae94
RECAP:https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/rico-dowdles-big-day-and-ryan-fitzgeralds-big-kick-give-panthers-16-13-win-over-packers/616-c0512548-5a31-49c1-970c-1f1cc356ae94
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Carolina Panthers secured a victory Saturday against Green Bay on the road. #KeepPounding
RECAP:https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/rico-dowdles-big-day-and-ryan-fitzgeralds-big-kick-give-panthers-16-13-win-over-packers/616-c0512548-5a31-49c1-970c-1f1cc356ae94
RECAP:https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/rico-dowdles-big-day-and-ryan-fitzgeralds-big-kick-give-panthers-16-13-win-over-packers/616-c0512548-5a31-49c1-970c-1f1cc356ae94
The Charlotte Hornets took a loss at home Saturday, falling by 17 to Minnesota.
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/randle-scores-30-as-timberwolves-beat-hornets-122-105/616-1b1662cf-3318-49d4-b012-d45be7947253
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/randle-scores-30-as-timberwolves-beat-hornets-122-105/616-1b1662cf-3318-49d4-b012-d45be7947253
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The Charlotte Hornets took a loss at home Saturday, falling by 17 to Minnesota.
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/randle-scores-30-as-timberwolves-beat-hornets-122-105/616-1b1662cf-3318-49d4-b012-d45be7947253
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/randle-scores-30-as-timberwolves-beat-hornets-122-105/616-1b1662cf-3318-49d4-b012-d45be7947253
Charlotte FC won the second playoff match of this round in penalty kicks, setting up a third match with NYCFC! #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-wins-in-penalty-kicks-to-stay-in-2025-playoff-contention/275-4c54cb25-49f5-422b-b839-2ccebc88455b
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-wins-in-penalty-kicks-to-stay-in-2025-playoff-contention/275-4c54cb25-49f5-422b-b839-2ccebc88455b
November 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Charlotte FC won the second playoff match of this round in penalty kicks, setting up a third match with NYCFC! #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-wins-in-penalty-kicks-to-stay-in-2025-playoff-contention/275-4c54cb25-49f5-422b-b839-2ccebc88455b
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-wins-in-penalty-kicks-to-stay-in-2025-playoff-contention/275-4c54cb25-49f5-422b-b839-2ccebc88455b
STUNG: The #Charlotte #Hornets fell to the 76ers on the road Saturday, short by just four points.
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/quentin-grimes-clutch-3-pointer-lifts-76ers-to-125-121-win-over-hornets-in-home-opener/616-24d44e75-1dfb-4f42-840f-e07197677516
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/quentin-grimes-clutch-3-pointer-lifts-76ers-to-125-121-win-over-hornets-in-home-opener/616-24d44e75-1dfb-4f42-840f-e07197677516
October 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
STUNG: The #Charlotte #Hornets fell to the 76ers on the road Saturday, short by just four points.
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/quentin-grimes-clutch-3-pointer-lifts-76ers-to-125-121-win-over-hornets-in-home-opener/616-24d44e75-1dfb-4f42-840f-e07197677516
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/quentin-grimes-clutch-3-pointer-lifts-76ers-to-125-121-win-over-hornets-in-home-opener/616-24d44e75-1dfb-4f42-840f-e07197677516
Overturned truck shuts down I-485 in northwest Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-485-closed-crash-northwest-charlotte-north-carolina/275-7132a316-49e0-4b15-9f61-65fa626ae58d
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Overturned truck shuts down I-485 in northwest Charlotte: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-485-closed-crash-northwest-charlotte-north-carolina/275-7132a316-49e0-4b15-9f61-65fa626ae58d
PLEASE SHARE: The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/missing-teenager-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-7712ad84-aa44-43eb-84b2-7b81ea2ca28a
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/missing-teenager-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-7712ad84-aa44-43eb-84b2-7b81ea2ca28a
October 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
PLEASE SHARE: The Gaston County Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing teenager.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/missing-teenager-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-7712ad84-aa44-43eb-84b2-7b81ea2ca28a
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/missing-teenager-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-7712ad84-aa44-43eb-84b2-7b81ea2ca28a
FOR THE WIN: #CharlotteFC caps the regular season with a home victory, clinching 4th in the MLS Eastern Conference ahead of the playoffs! #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-win-10-18-2025/275-58a64c30-a999-44a4-8fad-13b4ef23641b
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-win-10-18-2025/275-58a64c30-a999-44a4-8fad-13b4ef23641b
October 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
FOR THE WIN: #CharlotteFC caps the regular season with a home victory, clinching 4th in the MLS Eastern Conference ahead of the playoffs! #ForTheCrown
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-win-10-18-2025/275-58a64c30-a999-44a4-8fad-13b4ef23641b
RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-win-10-18-2025/275-58a64c30-a999-44a4-8fad-13b4ef23641b
HAPPENING NOW: A southwest Charlotte road is currently closed due to police activity.
WHAT WE KNOW: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-activity-blocks-road-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation/275-bc2dda84-d09f-4276-96c9-8d50b90b73af
WHAT WE KNOW: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-activity-blocks-road-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation/275-bc2dda84-d09f-4276-96c9-8d50b90b73af
October 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
HAPPENING NOW: A southwest Charlotte road is currently closed due to police activity.
WHAT WE KNOW: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-activity-blocks-road-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation/275-bc2dda84-d09f-4276-96c9-8d50b90b73af
WHAT WE KNOW: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/police-activity-blocks-road-charlotte-north-carolina-investigation/275-bc2dda84-d09f-4276-96c9-8d50b90b73af
Retired CMPD K-9 known as 'Combat Corgi' dies https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/animals/retired-cmpd-k9-dog-dies-levi-combat-corgi-obituary/275-274ccb9a-1803-4e24-8652-af762b1aec57
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Retired CMPD K-9 known as 'Combat Corgi' dies https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/animals/retired-cmpd-k9-dog-dies-levi-combat-corgi-obituary/275-274ccb9a-1803-4e24-8652-af762b1aec57
President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-presidential-medal-of-freedom-on-what-would-be-his-32nd-birthday/616-2d3a2bb7-6e77-4822-9c00-78d55b4d16fb
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded America's highest civilian honor to Charlie Kirk. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/trump-honoring-charlie-kirk-with-presidential-medal-of-freedom-on-what-would-be-his-32nd-birthday/616-2d3a2bb7-6e77-4822-9c00-78d55b4d16fb
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/instagram-says-its-safeguarding-teens-by-limiting-them-to-pg-13-content/616-e01a6244-426a-455f-b3bb-df8fe0f0b6ea
October 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/instagram-says-its-safeguarding-teens-by-limiting-them-to-pg-13-content/616-e01a6244-426a-455f-b3bb-df8fe0f0b6ea
The White House declined to explain why Trump was getting a yearly checkup six months after his annual exam. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/president-donald-trump-is-headed-to-walter-reed-for-a-semiannual-physical/616-7f66eb12-7c84-41c8-823e-64c69f8120a5
October 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The White House declined to explain why Trump was getting a yearly checkup six months after his annual exam. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/president-donald-trump-is-headed-to-walter-reed-for-a-semiannual-physical/616-7f66eb12-7c84-41c8-823e-64c69f8120a5
Sister Jean, the Loyola Chicago chaplain who became a celebrity during the school's fairy-tale Final Four fun in 2018, dies. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/sister-jean-dolores-schmidt-loyola-chicagos-beloved-chaplain-dies-at-106/616-8388f369-2de6-435f-9b11-6a052576e2d3
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Sister Jean, the Loyola Chicago chaplain who became a celebrity during the school's fairy-tale Final Four fun in 2018, dies. https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/sister-jean-dolores-schmidt-loyola-chicagos-beloved-chaplain-dies-at-106/616-8388f369-2de6-435f-9b11-6a052576e2d3
Charlotte is widening its lead as North Carolina's largest city. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/north-carolina-largest-city-population-changes-charlotte-raleigh-greensboro-durham-winston-salem-mecklenburg-county/275-a4108bec-f61b-4a8f-9623-831d5981f319
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Charlotte is widening its lead as North Carolina's largest city. https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/north-carolina-largest-city-population-changes-charlotte-raleigh-greensboro-durham-winston-salem-mecklenburg-county/275-a4108bec-f61b-4a8f-9623-831d5981f319