How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/13 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

A top adviser for Michael Whatley’s U.S. Senate campaign joins Tim Boyum to explain why he thinks Whatley can win the North Carolina race.

Man charged after alleged sexual assault near highway

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 9:38A DJ Beal

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. Burke County officials responded to a reported sexual assault near the highway, 8096 NC 181 in Newland. Following the investigation into this incident, a warrant was issued for...

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 8:49A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle s resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct, and she announced within two hours that she was quitting, ending days...

27-year-old man extradited from Florida to North Carolina after human remains found

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 8:16A DJ Beal

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. The Burke County Sheriff s Office has made an arrest in connection to human remains that were found at a Hildebran residence. The Burke County Sheriff s Office was asked to assist...

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/13 7:58A Associated Press

Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions announced the private treaty sale Monday and identified the buyer as Miami real estate executive Ron Firman.

Helene compounded by drought causing springs and wells to dry up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/13 7:42A Rose Eiklor

“I put a social media post, and there were 55 neighbors here who haven’t had water for two months straight. Two months,” resident Ann Rose said.

Man killed on a Six Flags roller coaster was thrown from the ride and hit other patrons, police say

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 7:13A Associated Press

MABLETON, Ga. (AP) A 42-year-old man killed while riding a roller coaster at Six Flags over Georgia was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride, police said...

Bat Cave fire chief worries department at risk of shutting down

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/13 6:26A Chloe Salsameda

The Bat Cave Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department may be at risk of shutting down if it does not receive financial support soon.

Midlands woman charged with exploitation of a vunerable adult

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 6:12A DJ Beal

COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina s Vulnerable Adults and Medicaid Provider Fraud unit has charged an individual with fraud and exploitation charges. According to the findings of an investigation, 56-year-old Dionne Robinson knowingly and willfully...

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 5:30A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel learned more about the Walk to End Alzheimer s , happening Saturday October 24th in Charlotte. Registration begins at 8:45, with an opening ceremony and walk set for 9:45. Click HERE for more info.

Tasty Tuesday: Butternut Squash Risotto

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 4:52A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Chef Jamir Waters stops by Rising to cook up butternut squash risotto. He joins Rising every second Tuesday of the month.

Cancer for College brings inaugural golf classic to Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 4:11A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cancer for College is bringing its inaugural Classy Golf Classic Carolinas to Verdict Ridge Golf and Country Club in Denver on Monday, Oct. 26. The Game Day for Good tournament will raise money to support need-based college...

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 3:56A DJ Beal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings. The recordings, obtained Monday...

Hot and dry week ahead before a big weekend cooldown

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 3:23A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Tuesday: Sunny and dry. Highs in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Thursday: Sunny. Highs back in the mid to upper 80s. Friday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Weekend: A strong, but dry cold front...

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

WCCB Charlotte 10/12 7:33A Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia....