Supreme Court decision could help Whatley financially in Senate race

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 1:06P Reuben Jones

The court struck down federal limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with federal candidates, eliminating limits.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:30A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move injects new drama into the...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces new book

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:19A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ripley s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces pre-order for brand-new book called Wired Into Weird. Vice President Ryan Desear talks about how you can order a copy.

Severe weather causes death in Wake County, downed trees and power outages across N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 4:13A Spectrum News Staff

Scattered severe storms impacted some communities around North Carolina Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt east Charlotte shooting

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 3:58A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte Wednesday morning. Police say two men were shot just before 2 a.m. at the Country Club Apartments on Dunlavin Way, off Eastway Drive....

Wellness Wednesday: Harold Leffall makes healthy Hibiscus Iced Tea

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 3:50A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It s Wellness Wednesday, and we re pouring up something that s as refreshing as it is good for you! The Juice Man, Harold Leffall, is back with a vibrant hibiscus tea packed with flavor and potential health benefits. He s showing...

Local softball team heading to World Series in Seattle

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 3:39A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mallard Creek Junior Softball All Stars are lacing up their cleats and heading to the 2026 Little League Junior Softball World Series in Seattle on Thursday. The team has also set up a GoFundMe to help cover expenses during the...

Man in Wake County dies after tree falls in overnight thunderstorms

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 2:09A Daniel Gray

It happened on the 5100 block of Bartons Enclave Lane just before 10 p.m., the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said.

Finding courage during a time of polarizing politics

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/28 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

We talk to Rye Barcott about his new book, “Courage Can Save Us.”

Voices of East Charlotte: Ms. DiDi’s Caribbean Kitchen

WCCB Charlotte 7/28 3:54A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCCB Charlotte East are telling the stories of small businesses that provide jobs, recreation and entertainment for the east side. Host Fly Ty and Jacinda Jacobs visit Ms. DiDi s Caribbean Kitchen.

Stay WeatherWise: Isolated severe threat Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 7/28 2:27A Kaitlin Wright

Tuesday severe threat: We will see two waves of showers and storms today. The first, around lunchtime. This will be more numerous with mainly rain and a few storms. IF the clouds hang tight, our severe weather threat will be limited. If we see...

See the traffic signs? Here's how they're made

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/28 1:34A Spectrum News Staff

In Cumberland County alone, the team maintains 19,000 signs.

UNCG researchers work to protect bees from parasites

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/28 12:40A Sasha Strong

A mix of students and researchers at the UNCG Plant and Pollinator Center identified ways to fight pests that have built a resistance to miticides.

Hot and humid start to the week, isolated severe threat Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 7/27 3:43A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Monday: Patchy fog this morning. Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine in the afternoon. A seasonable day with highs near 90. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Hot, humid and breezy. Highs: Low to mid 90s, but with dew points in the mid...

UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/27 3:14A Elizabeth Townsend

A message from the school Monday did not state why and said his leave is not a reflection on student athletes.