Despite the odds, homeless 18-year-old gets his diploma: ‘Hope my story can touch other people.’ Read more: https://gogl.to/4ARx 

Are recent rain showers enough to curb the drought in Charlotte? See why water-use violations are still piling up across the city. Read more: https://gogl.to/4ARy 

The family of Kyle Busch says he has died following a battle with severe pneumonia and sepsis. Read full story: https://bit.ly/4dYsshY

Persistent rain has delayed the NC Education Lottery 200 race and Kyle Busch's tribute. Here is the new schedule for the weekend: https://gogl.to/4ARR 

Keep the umbrella handy if you have outdoor plans in the Carolinas this Saturday. ☔ Here is a look at when we expect the heaviest rain and storms to move through: https://bitl.to/5sxo 

NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell held a press conference at Charlotte Motor Speedway the day after Kyle Busch died. Listen to his remarks here: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/22/live-stream-nascar-ceo-speaks-after-news-kyle-buschs-death-ahead-coca-cola-600/ 

"It Takes Two" rapper Rob Base has died at the age of 59 after a private battle with cancer. Story: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/22/it-takes-two-rapper-rob-base-dead-59/ 

President Trump said he may not be able to make his son Don Jr.'s wedding, saying it's "not good timing." More: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/22/trump-may-not-make-sons-wedding-saying-its-not-good-timing/ 

Late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch made his Busch Series debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2003 -- and WBTV talked with him afterward. Here's a look back at that race: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/22/wbtv-archives-kyle-busch-finishes-2nd-nascar-busch-series-debut-may-2003/ 

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has died after being hospitalized with a severe illness, NASCAR says. More: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/21/2-time-nascar-champion-kyle-busch-hospitalized-with-severe-illness-family-says/ 

A key federal agency has approved the design plan for an arch in Washington that Trump wants built. Details: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/21/key-federal-agency-approves-design-plan-trumps-washington-arch/ 

May 20 is Meck Dec Day -- the day revolutionary leaders in Mecklenburg County allegedly became the first to declare independence from Britain. Learn more: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/20/meck-dec-day-fact-or-fiction-museum-staff-say-maybe-just-have-fun-with-it/ 

Video shows armed suspect at Rock Hill home when teen was shot and killed, family says. Read more: https://gogl.to/4A10 

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition. Read more: https://bit.ly/49Vvilk 

Indian Land home destroyed in Sunday morning fire. Read more: https://gogl.to/49qf 

Push for raw milk intensifies across the US, despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings. Read more: https://gogl.to/49pw 

Man arrested, charged for murder of 18-year-old girl in Rock Hill. Read more: https://gogl.to/49pM 

Teenager arrested weeks after Charlotte ‘party gone wrong’ left 1 dead, 4 hurt. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ntZjOI 

Dad and daughter graduate together from same college: ‘It’s amazing.'🎓Read full story: https://gogl.to/49k8 

A man arrested for shooting at car during road rage incident on South Tryon Street in Charlotte. Read more: https://gogl.to/49k7 

‘Coach, husband, father’: Community mourns beloved coach’s death ahead of high school baseball game ⚾ Read full story: https://gogl.to/49js 

Weather warmup on the way as temps rise 10 degrees above normal🌞Read full story: https://bitl.to/5sVT 

A massive fire was burning in Matthews on Wednesday amid a "major gas leak and explosion," the fire department announced. What we know: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/13/major-gas-leak-triggers-explosion-evacuations-matthews/ 

Charlotte's Blue Line light rail has resumed normal operations as of Monday. The light rail was sharing one track for both directions due to construction in South End. Details: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/11/charlottes-blue-line-light-rail-resumes-normal-operations-amid-south-end-construction/ 

A PGA Tour rookie wins the Truist Championship, Charlotte FC makes a major comeback, the Hornets land the 14th pick. We're covering it all on The Point After. 🔴 WATCH LIVE: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/11/live-stream-recapping-2026-truist-championship-charlotte-fcs-huge-comeback-point-after/ 

The U.S. Navy's parachute team delivered the 2026 Truist Championship trophy by air. Story: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/11/us-navy-parachute-team-delivers-2026-truist-championship-trophy-charlotte/ 

The Charlotte City Council could move toward a temporary pause on new data centers on Monday amid growing resident concerns over noise, water use and electricity demand. Story: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/11/charlotte-city-council-finally-debate-data-centers-freeze/  📸: Axios

🌞Sunny Mother's Day followed by showers and isolated storms in the Carolinas. Read full forecast here: https://bitl.to/5s9i 

LIVE ⛳ Round 2 of the Truist Championship is underway in Charlotte. The Point After crew is live with a recap of Round 1, a look at Round 2, and more. Watch here: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/08/live-stream-round-2-underway-2026-truist-championship-heres-live-look/ 

Enter our Star-Spangled Sing-Off contest for a chance to win a trip to Nashville to record a performance that will air across the country! 🎤 Enter here: https://www.wbtv.com/page/star-spangled-sing-off/ 

South Carolina lawmakers want to postpone 2026 congressional primaries amid last-minute redistricting effort: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/07/south-carolina-lawmakers-want-postpone-2026-primary-election-due-newly-proposed-congressional-map/ 

Interactive radar 🌧️ Track showers and storms as they move across the Carolinas on Thursday, May 7. Radar here: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/07/rain-continues-before-forecast-dries-out-mothers-day-weekend/ 

A 24-year-old Charlotte man was charged with first-degree murder and rape after his 19-year-old girlfriend was found dead. An affidavit says she was tortured for months. Story: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/06/19-year-old-woman-found-dead-charlotte-apartment-was-tortured-months-affidavit-says/

Chicago native Chance the Rapper will be in Charlotte on Wednesday, May 6 for a meet and greet event. ➡️ Details: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/06/chance-rapper-holding-meet-greet-camp-north-end/ 

Can the American people collectively buy and own Spirit Airlines after its collapse? A viral online movement known as "Spirit 2.0" is trying to make that a reality. ✈️ Story: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/06/spirit-20-least-214m-pledged-social-media-led-effort-buy-spirit-airlines/ 

Women are underrepresented in NASCAR. One dynamic duo is working to change that -- and they're perfect for the job. LIVE STREAM ☕ https://www.wbtv.com/2025/11/11/live-stream-coffee-conversations-takes-nascar-with-tara-allmendinger-deanna-burnett/ 

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, and it's not about tacos. It's a different holiday -- and one that isn’t necessarily widely celebrated in Mexico. What it's about: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/05/cinco-de-mayo-is-not-mexican-independence-day-heres-what-day-represents/ 

Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto. The atmosphere may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Details: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/04/astronomers-believe-theyve-detected-an-atmosphere-around-tiny-icy-world-beyond-pluto/

Secret Service assisting investigation into alleged bank fraud involving Greg Biffle’s family: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/04/secret-service-assisting-investigation-into-alleged-bank-fraud-tied-greg-biffles-family/ 

The 2026 Truist Championship will bring road closures and traffic delays to Charlotte. Here's everything you need to know: https://tinyurl.com/24yoch2n 

We're tracking chances for rain and storms in the Carolinas this week ahead of Mother's Day weekend. Here's what to expect: https://www.wbtv.com/2026/05/04/tracking-chances-rain-storms-carolinas-ahead-mothers-day-weekend/ 

🚚 Overturned transfer truck causes major backups on I-85 North exit ramp in Gaston County. Read full story here: https://tinyurl.com/2cewlmb3 

Man arrested after he admitted to installing a hidden camera to secretly watch health care workers while they used the restroom, investigators said. Read full story: https://tinyurl.com/2cetu7pu 

17-year-old victim identified in Texas shooting that killed 2 teens, injured 10 others. Read full story here: https://tinyurl.com/26uga29a 

Wadesboro mayor pro tem was arrested Saturday after he allegedly told a woman, “I would slap you, but you are the police.” Records show years of domestic violence-related charges. Read full story here: https://tinyurl.com/27d247oq 

Woman arrested after running over 11 ducklings because they made a mess in her yard, police say. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/25fjd5us 

The horses are off! 🐎 Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train a derby winner! Read full story: https://tinyurl.com/28dyu6af 

Chilly mornings ahead before mid-week rain returns in the Carolinas. Read latest forecast here: https://tinyurl.com/28xjswk8 

Suspect arrested after deadly York County shooting leaves one dead, one injured. Read full story: https://tinyurl.com/2auhabqb 

‘You’re never too old’: 70-year-old woman earns high school diploma. Read full story here: https://tinyurl.com/292dyfgr