New initiative allows private instructors to administer DMV road tests in Charlotte
A new initiative in the Charlotte area allows private driving instructors to administer DMV road tests, saving new drivers a trip to the DMV.
Latest Headlines by Scott Wickersham
‘Unprecedented rates’: Why experts say younger people are getting colorectal cancer more often
Hope Skouras turned her Crohn’s disease diagnosis into innovation, creating The Whole Hope lemon swirls.
DMV may soon let private instructors give road tests
A bill passed in 2021 allows the Department of Motor Vehicles to train private school instructors to administer the road test for kids to get their license.
Suicide now 2nd leading cause of death among college athletes, new study finds
A new report regarding mental health has become a shocking wake-up call for amateur athletes.
New law in North Carolina could raise auto insurance rates
Changes coming for North Carolina auto insurance rules could raise rates even higher this summer.
Digital driver licenses could be available in NC soon. Are they safe?
Your phone already carries credit cards, airline boarding passes, and more -- why not your driver license?
Charlotte teen’s love for Christmas helps raise money for a good cause
A Charlotte teen is using his love for Christmas lights to raise money for a good cause.
‘One family’: Asheville community helps feed thousands for Thanksgiving
As far as the eye could see, people lined up to receive some of the 1,500 Thanksgiving meals being distributed Thursday.
Appalachian State senior advocates for students with irritable bowel diseases
School can be hard enough for kids without a serious and embarrassing disease to deal with.
Officials release proposed NIL rules for North Carolina public high schools
The North Carolina State Board of Education on Wednesday released proposed permanent rules for athletes looking to make money for eligible sponsorship deals.
By Scott Wickersham, wsoctv.com and WSOCTV.com News Staff
Lawyer explains financial impact for players in NIL lawsuit
NC high school athlete files lawsuit over NIL ban
Could NIL be legalized for NC public high school athletes?
13-year-old from Charlotte becomes ambassador for kids battling Crohn’s disease
Fewer teenagers are getting driver’s licenses. Here are the reasons why.
‘Very thankful’: Over 20 years, Steve’s Coats helped thousands of families in the Carolinas
Travelers to see relief from airport construction in time for holiday season
Controlling your costs: Expert reveals mistakes in your paycheck to watch out for
Artificial intelligence causing ethics controversy among artists
‘He was in pain’: Family whose son died by suicide shares his story to help other parents, children
South Carolina HOAs can charge substantial fee to leave neighborhood
Many COVID-19 patients have not regained their sense of smell, or it returned altered
Doctor says new blood test can detect some mental health conditions
Car-sharing platform offers alternative to renting automobiles
‘Feels like yesterday’: Woman who witnessed 9/11 reflects on attacks, Afghanistan War
Nonprofit creates change to give students of color opportunities to succeed
MLK ‘Keeper of the Dream’ award honors CMS employee who helps at risk children
Study: Many dads feel closer to their children while at home during pandemic
EXPLAINER: Taking a closer look at NC’s post-election procedures and audits
Charlotte woman’s mission to help people with mental health issues
