WSOC-TV
Charlotte, NC · English · TV & web
WSOC-TV is a television and web-based news outlet based in Charlotte, North Carolina, covering local news, crime, education, and community events.
- 8 stories today
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- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- FORECAST: Rain chances more scattered Tuesday, then isolated each afternoonThe weather forecast for Tuesday shows scattered rain chances, followed by isolated rain events each afternoon.
- Charlotte leaders pass 150-day moratorium on data centersCharlotte City Council passed a 150-day moratorium on data centers to assess their impact, while existing projects remain unaffected. Some council members support the pause to establish safety standards, while industry groups warn of potential delays in AI-related projects.
- Rock Hill sells 25 acres of failed Carolina Panthers HQ site to Novant HealthRock Hill sold 25 acres of the former Carolina Panthers HQ site to Novant Health for a medical campus development.
- NC lawmakers request criminal review into DSS employees following Dominique Moody’s deathNorth Carolina lawmakers are requesting a criminal review of DSS employees involved in the case of six-year-old Dominique Moody's death, following concerns about inaction on abuse reports. Three people are already facing charges.
- Sheriff’s office gets $16,000 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety FoundationThe Caldwell County Sheriff's Office received a $16,000 grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to replace aging AEDs with new automated external defibrillators.
- Beware of phone scam targeting residents in Lancaster CountyA phone scam in Lancaster County, South Carolina, is targeting residents by posing as bank, delivery, or law enforcement representatives to steal personal items. Officials warn that real agencies do not send couriers to collect property.
- Charlotte City Council passes 2027 operating budgetCharlotte City Council approved the 2027 operating budget and capital investment plan with a 9-2 vote, including a 1.89 cent property tax increase for public safety and a 10% raise for police and firefighters.
- Charlotte leaders pass 150-day moratorium on data centersCharlotte City Council passed a 150-day moratorium on data centers to assess potential public health and safety risks, despite concerns from the tech industry about project delays.
- New jobs coming to NC as Amazon teams up with CorningAmazon is partnering with Corning to build data centers in North Carolina, creating 1,000 new jobs. Corning will supply optical fiber for the centers, with some jobs located in Concord, Hickory, and Newton.
- Jury selection underway in trial of police chief accused of destroying evidence in cold caseA police chief in Catawba County, North Carolina, is on trial for destroying evidence in a 30-year-old cold case. Jury selection has begun for his trial.
- ‘Allow you to help people’: More students consider skilled trades as alternative to collegeMore high school students are choosing skilled trades over college due to better job prospects and labor shortages, with programs like Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' career and technical education helping to address industry needs.
- Community mourns loss of 16-year-old after crash in DavidsonA 16-year-old boy died in a crash in Davidson, prompting a community memorial where friends shared memories of his humor and interests. The driver of the truck, also 16, faces charges including felony death by vehicle and driving while impaired.
- Charlotte leaders weighing on potential pause to data center developmentCharlotte leaders are considering a 150-day pause on data center development to assess potential health and safety risks, with some council members supporting the moratorium while opposing further freezes on approved projects.
- FORECAST: Rain chances more scattered Tuesday, then isolated each afternoonThe weather forecast indicates scattered rain chances on Tuesday, followed by isolated afternoon rains. The article includes various news and weather-related sections.
- Political expert discusses President Trump’s endorsement ahead of SC primaryA political expert discusses the impact of President Trump's endorsement on South Carolina's gubernatorial race, noting that while the endorsement is significant, it hasn't created a large lead for Pamela Evette over other candidates.