Banana Ball returning to Charlotte for three games in 2026

The unconventional baseball entertainment experience known as Banana Ball will return to Charlotte next summer!

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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 

Crews respond to report of fumes on American Airlines plane

Multiple crews responded to a report of a strange odor on an American Airlines flight to Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday morning.

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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 

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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 

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At 77, North Carolina A&T student proves it’s never too late to chase your dreams https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/at-77-north-carolina-at-student-proves-never-too-late-chase-your-dreams/83-d5a4b934-1ffc-4e6d-82d1-e519f727e710 

Congress gets paid during shutdown but some from NC say 'no thanks'

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are missing checks during the government shutdown, but Congress still gets paid. These North Carolina lawmakers are giving up their pay.

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The University of North Carolina and head coach Bill Belichick have dismissed speculation about a possible split between the two sides. https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/college/unc-bill-belichick-fired-rumors-dispelled/275-d8dd83ea-643e-4197-ba59-40a14b781b0a 

Inflation hits some South Carolina State Fair food stands

"Turkey legs were $20," one person said. "That's diabolical. I'm not going to be buying one this year."

'Home's gonna be hard to replace': Family discusses decision to sell Mecklenburg County's oldest farm

After more than 100 years, the Westmoreland family is leaving their farm. "Home's gonna be hard to replace," says third-generation farmer Keith Westmoreland. The 200-acre property, Mecklenburg County's last dairy farm, sold for $24.6M and will become 260+ homes.

Report: UNC suspends assistant coach, reminds athletes against selling tickets

Football players receive complimentary tickets to games, but selling them can affect an athlete’s eligibility.

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Crash blocks multiple lanes of I-77 in south Charlotte, traffic backed up for miles: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/interstate-77-crash-charlotte-north-carolina/275-1c3d9349-d376-48b1-bddd-79dfdba78995 

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The former Hootie and the Blowfish frontman announced his engagement to Emily Deahl on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/darius-rucker-announces-engagement/507-86701eae-35b8-483d-a147-ffe332f48ddf 

In today's episode of the WCNC Charlotte To Go podcast: Nearly two months after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, new data shows which Charlotte light rail stations have a higher concentration of crime.

Family of NASCAR star involved in serious crash: 'So grateful that they are alive'

"This car saved the lives of my wife, mother and mother-in-law," Suárez said. "Yesterday was a very scary day. Today, I'm just so grateful that they are alive."

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Daniel Suárez shared scary photos of a crash involving his wife, mother and mother-in-law that left destroyed wife's SUV on Monday.

https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/daniel-suarez-wife-serious-crash-photos-lincoln-county-highway/275-ca0625c3-eb80-43ff-8d7e-7a88100efa2b 

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Dozens of Taylor Swift fans say they received empty or partially filled boxes instead of the autographed CDs they ordered online.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/entertainment-news/taylor-swift-fans-missing-autographed-cds-across-southeast-dhl-investigating/85-80fb18e2-10b3-4e69-bf62-7a1b8aff243e 

Taylor Swift fans across Southeast claim missing autographed CDs, DHL investigating

Fans across several states say their autographed Taylor Swift CDs arrived empty or tampered with after passing through a transfer facility in Kentucky.

In today's episode of the WCNC Charlotte To Go podcast: Charlotte leaders seek state reform after deadly light rail stabbing

Tepper Sports proposes 4,400-seat indoor venue next to Bank of America Stadium

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is proposing plans to build a 4,400-seat indoor venue next to Bank of America Stadium. No public money is being requested for the project.

In today's episode of the WCNC Charlotte To Go podcast: Travelers at Charlotte Douglas prepare for potential government shutdown impacts

Final score graphic from WCNC Charlotte shows Charlotte FC winning 1-0 against D.C. United. The photo from Charlotte FC shows the team huddled during the match.

#CharlotteFC bounced back on the road after D.C. United racked up two red cards, securing a home playoff match for the black and blue! #ForTheCrown

RECAP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/soccer/charlotte-fc/charlotte-fc-win-dc-united-10-4-2025/275-36d00e81-c481-46f0-b64b-2d77ec6e36b6 

'It's kind of like a demolition derby sometimes': NASCAR driver ready for unpredictable ROVAL

The Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL is one of the wildest and most challenging courses of the NASCAR Playoffs.

1 killed, another seriously injured in Huntersville crash

One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a crash on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, Medic said.

'Iryna's Law': Stein signs criminal justice bill, potentially restarting death penalty after Charlotte stabbing House Bill 307, dubbed "Iryna's Law," will end cashless bail for certain violent offenders and expedite death penalty appeals.

'Iryna's Law': Stein signs criminal justice bill, potentially restarting death penalty after Charlotte stabbing | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/irynas-law-signed-josh-stein-criminal-justice-reform-death-penalty/275-ecf416ac-6c93-4762-bd2c-2e11dd7d615a 

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Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be 'pro-life' https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/pope-intervenes-in-us-abortion-debate-by-raising-what-it-really-means-to-be-pro-life/616-30fcc1da-b70c-4ea6-9c3b-4ea8b6a4bf54 

Amazon Prime is offering a special gas discount this Friday

More than 7,500 gas stations nationwide are participating, according to Amazon.

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"I'm 1,000% OK with the death penalty, without a doubt," he said. "I think the justice has to fit the crime." https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/logan-federicomurder-stephen-federico-interview-death-penalty-repeat-offenders/275-ee23bd1f-e961-447e-953f-34532fdb9da2 

In today's episode of the WCNC Charlotte To Go podcast: Delta jet arriving from Charlotte has 'low-speed collision' with another jet on the ground at New York's LaGuardia

Brooks' Sandwich House to close during murder trial for men charged with killing co-owner

"The last almost six years have felt frozen in grief since the death of my twin, Scott. The time for justice has finally come," David Brooks wrote.