UNC-Charlotte Coverage

'All clear' at UNC Charlotte after police activity on campus

Faculty, staff and students on Thursday were asked to avoid the area near UNC Charlotte's College of Education building due to "police action" in the area.

North Carolina Economic Forecast reveals what's to come in months ahead

The North Carolina Economic Forecast's 2022 outlook included a more localized focus of wider-scale issues that families and consumers are dealing with. Continuing supply chain issues, increasing oil prices and rising food costs were all listed as notable factors.

Research done at UNC-Charlotte will help the world prepare for the next pandemic

Wednesday marked two years since the first case of COVID-19 in North Carolina. While there is hope the end is near, researchers are just beginning work to combat a potential future outbreak.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

UNC-Charlotte lab confirms state's first case of coronavirus' omicron variant

A University of North Carolina at Charlotte student is the first person in the state known to have been infected with the coronavirus' fast-spreading omicron variant, officials said Friday.

Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

UNC-Charlotte prof lays out predictions for 2022 economy

John Connaughton, professor of financial economics for UNC Charlotte's Belk College of Business, will release his predictions for North Carolina's economy during the North Carolina Economic Forecast.

UNC-Charlotte professor provides NC economic forecast

John Connaughton, professor of financial economics for UNC-Charlotte's Belk College of Business, releases his quarterly predictions for North Carolina's economy.

UNC-Charlotte student 'traumatized' after peeping tom incident

Police are investigating a peeping tom incident that targeted a UNC Charlotte student

Drew Pescaro takes to internet to talk about new activism

Drew Pescaro, who was shot during an incident at UNC Charlotte on April 30, 2019, said his first venture into activism included calls for an end to gun violence.

UNCC holds virtual remembrance for two killed year ago in shooting

Thursday marked one year since a shooting at UNC Charlotte that killed two students.

Over 500 COVID-19 cases in Mecklenburg County, field hospital going up in Charlotte

UNC Charlotte's residence halls may become a field hospital for treating coronavirus patients. Atrium Health and Novant Health have requested to use the campus dorms as a field hospital that is capable of treating 3,000 coronavirus patients.

UNCC students killed in shooting receive big honor

The Charlotte community is recognizing the two UNC Charlotte students killed by a gunman in April of last year.

RANDY RAMSEY: 'UNC System is moving forward'

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 -- Much of the recent news coverage concerning the UNC System has focused on various leadership fluctuations across the University. To be sure, there have been changes on the UNC Board of Governors and at several institutions. But change in and of itself isn't something to be feared--bringing about positive change is what the UNC System does best.

Family of UNCC student killed talks about son, tragedy

A gunman opened fire inside a classroom at UNC Charlotte on April 30, killing Reed Parlier and Riley Howell, and injuring four others. Thursday, in their first television interview, the family of Reed Parlier is opening up.

UNC-Charlotte mass shooter gets life sentence

Trystan Terrell was ordered to serve two life sentences for a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded four others.

WATCH: DA speaks about guilty plea by UNC-Charlotte mass shooter

Prosecutors are speaking out about the guilty plea by a man who killed two people and wounded four others at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Drew Pescaro, UNC Charlotte shooting survivor, says action needed after California shooting

People from across the country are speaking out about the most recent mass shooting. That includes UNC Charlotte student and Apex resident Drew Pescaro.

Mark Boyle, WRAL reporter

UNC Charlotte shooting survivor says action needs to be taken on gun violence

People from across the country are speaking out about the most recent mass shooting. That includes UNC Charlotte student and Apex resident Drew Pescaro.

UNC Charlotte shooting victim, Apex native, shows off new tattoo

The UNC Charlotte student from Apex who was one of the victims of the UNC Charlotte shooting on April 30 is showing off some new ink.

Jason O. Boyd, WRAL.com editor

Drew Pescaro, UNC-Charlotte shooting victim, calls for change in wake of attack

A University of North Carolina at Charlotte student is advocating for tighter gun control just a few weeks after a gunman stormed into his classroom and opened fire on his fellow students as the academic year was winding down.

Robbie Vaglio, WRAL.com intern

Rally calls for gun control legislation

Saturday's End the Violence Rally was organized by the NAACP and March for Our Lives. Activists called on lawmakers to pass common-sense gun safety legislation.

Warrant: UNC-Charlotte shooting suspect may have recorded attack

The attacker who killed two students and wounded four others in a North Carolina university classroom may have recorded video of the classroom carnage on his cellphone, a Charlotte television station reported Saturday.

'I'm thankful I'm alive,' says UNC-Charlotte student from Apex shot by campus gunman

One month after he was critically hurt in the shooting at UNC-Charlotte, Drew Pescaro has returned to his home in Apex to recuperate after being released from the hospital two days ago.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

UNC-Charlotte student reflects on being shot while at school

Drew Pescaro, shot during a mass shooting at UNC-Charlotte, is speaking out about the ordeal and his recovery.

UNC Charlotte shooting victim Drew Pescaro discharged from hospital, returns home

Drew Pescaro, one of the victims of the UNC Charlotte shooting, has officially been discharged after returning to the hospital last week.

Riley Howell awarded Citizen Medal of Valor for heroic actions during UNCC shooting

Dozens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers were honored for their service to the community Wednesday, but the biggest award went to UNC Charlotte student Riley Howell.