More on WCNC Charlotte:
Most Popular News Videos
- CBS 2 New York 1:46 | 328,514 views
- 11 News Houston 2:43 | 324,493 views
- AP 1:52 | 198,696 views
Congress sends payroll tax cut bill to Obama
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 2:11 | 1,325 views
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress has passed legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and jobless benefits for millions more, backing the main items on President Barack Obama's jobs agenda in a rare burst of Washington bipartisanship. The Senate approved the $143 billion measure by a bipartisan 60-36 vote. That tally came minutes after the House approved it by a sweeping 293-132 vote. Obama is expected to sign it into law shortly after returning from a West Coast fundraising swing. Under Fri
Soldier surprises his fiance for Memorial Day
3 hrs ago
WCNC Charlotte 2:33 | 25 views
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - For Memorial Day a soldier decided to surprise his fiancé by coming home earlier than expected. Specialist Jamaal Andrews wrote to NewsChannel 36 and asked us to share in his surprise. Here's what he wrote: "My name is Specialist Jamaal Andrews and I have just returned to Ft. Carson, Co from Kandahar, Afghanistan. I'm planning on surprising my fiancé, Nicole, who lives and works in Charlotte. The surprise is going to take place Sunday afternoon sometime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., most like
Military veterans identified as drowing victims
6 hrs ago
WCNC Charlotte 1:40 | 30 views
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Two military veterans and avid fishermen drowned on a neighborhood pond this Memorial Day weekend, and neither police or family members can say what caused their boat to capsize. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and family members identify the men as realtor Richard Maple, 64, of Charlotte, and retired hairdresser and barber Isiah "Sonny" Macon, 59, also of Charlotte. The men were fishing Saturday on a neighborhood pond behind Macon's home on Williams Road, off East WT Harris Blvd. north of
Groups counter protest "Loyal White Knights"
Sat, May 26, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 2:09 | 128 views
HARMONY, N.C. -- A group called the "Loyal White Knights" have been passing out flyers for a "whites only" rally and cross burning near the town of Harmony. Several counter-protests are took place across the area by people upset to hear that a hate group is meeting for a cross lighting. The Occupy Charlotte group is one along with other occupy groups from around the state to protest the message that the cross-lighting sends. NewsChannel 36 has learned, no burn permit was issued in the area and deputies with
Woman shot in head during attempted robbery
Sat, May 26, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 1:22 | 174 views
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A Charlotte woman is recovering this morning after being shot in the University area Friday night. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said it happened in front of the Dollar Tree on University City Boulevard. Police say the 20- year old female employee with the Dollar Tree was walking to her car when a suspect walked up to her and demanded money, then shot her, the bullet grazed her head. The victim was transported to CMC-University with non-life threatening injuries. Police say the suspect
Bar brawl ends with swinging golf clubs, several injured
Fri, May 25, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 1:34 | 522 views
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers are investigating a bar brawl that has one man fighting for his life and sent another to the hospital. The incident happened early Friday morning at Providence Road Sundries. "I felt not threatened by them at all, at the bar I saw them and acknowledged them," said Lucas Fries, one of the victims. He left the bar with a broken nose. His friends fared far worse after they had a run in with the harmless looking men Fries describes. "It was just nonsense,
Latino businesses get boost from Latin American Chamber
Fri, May 25, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 2:30 | 164 views
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Latin American Chamber of Commerce launched a new "Business Builder" program for small Latino businesses to teach entrepreneurs not only how to get started, but also it's also helping current businesses grow. "It's like you're doing a university program for small businesses." Clara Delgado Tapiero just started her business, Gelitas, in the Seventh Street Public Market in February. She makes gelatin and gummy desserts in custom artwork. "We have to do everything at the beginning so it'
Race fans get special treat at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Fri, May 25, 2012
WCNC Charlotte 1:40 | 80 views
CONCORD, N.C. -- Race fans got a rare treat today the chance to walk on the actual track at Charlotte motor Speedway. They were also treated to what's called the "World's Largest Cookout". A quarter mile of grills stretched along the infield to feed thousands. Volunteers cooked up hamburgers, hotdogs and chicken for the fans. Many took the chance after the cookout to walk the asphalt and stop at the start line where they could sign a special message to their favorite driver.
6 comments