Mecklenburg County Man Enjoys $2 Million Scratch-Off Win

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 11:03A Emily Bryson

MINT HILL, NC (News Release) Charles Stewart of Mint Hill tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million top prize. Stewart bought his lucky 100X The Cash ticket at Earp s Express on Brighton Park Drive in Mint Hill. He claimed his...

Iredell County Man ‘Ecstatic’ Over $214,420 Jackpot Win

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 10:54A Emily Bryson

STATESVILLE, NC (News Release) Joshua Roten of Statesville said his girlfriend could see the shock on his face after a Fast Play ticket revealed a $214,420 jackpot. She said I looked like I saw a ghost, Roten laughed. I told her, I just hit the...

N.C. sheriffs dropping pistol permit requirements after veto override

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/29 10:47A Charles Duncan

The General Assembly voted to override the governor's veto on a new gun law. The law repeals the requirement to get a permit before buying a handgun.

Biden admin. announces $2.8B in funding to address homelessness

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/29 9:36A Cassie Semyon

HUD’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report found that 582,462 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022.

Dorothy Vaughan: NASA's human computer

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/29 9:30A Spectrum News Weather Staff

She helped inspire others to achieve their full potential.

Monster Jam Roars Back Into Charlotte This Summer

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 9:06A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) The most unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world today returns to Charlotte for an adrenaline-charged weekend event at Spectrum Center on Saturday, July 22...

Adamance County Will No longer Issue Pistol Purchase Permits

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 7:56A Deeandra Michel

ALAMANCE COUNTY The law regarding issuing pistol purchase permits by sheriffs in North Carolina has been repealed. According to the Alamance County Sheriff s Office, people seeking to purchase or transfer a handgun in North Carolina are no longer...

Nashville Predators Remember Shooting Victims, Play Bruins

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 7:14A Deeandra Michel

BOSTON (AP) When the Nashville Predators team flight took off for Boston, defenseman Ryan McDonagh wasn t aboard. He stayed home Monday, to be with his three young daughters in the shaken community. A day after a fatal grade school shooting in...

N.C. General Assembly overrides Gov. Cooper's veto of gun bill

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/29 5:15A Charles Duncan

The N.C. Senate voted Tuesday to override the governor's veto on the gun bill. The law ends North Carolina's pistol purchase permit requirement.

“Talk, Truth, Tea”: Justin Bieber’s Rumored Retirement & Suge Knight’s Biopic

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 4:41A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA In this morning s Talk, Truth, Tea , rumors are going around that Justin Bieber is retiring from the music industry. Fans remember when Bieber canceled the rest of his dates on his world tour because of health issues. He revealed...

Rising Spotlight: The Charlotte Fair

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 4:04A Emily Bryson

CONCORD, NC The Charlotte Fair is back at Charlotte Motor Speedway for its 14th year! This year the fair is bigger than ever with space for more rides and more FUN! The Charlotte Fair is open March 24 April 2, Monday Thursday, Sunday 4 PM 10 PM,...

Center City Weekend With Molly Kenny: Charlotte Shout!

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 3:37A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, NC Molly Kenny is always in the know with fun events around Charlotte. This week, it s all about Charlotte SHOUT! Charlotte SHOUT! returns to Uptown Charlotte from March 31st to April 16 th , presented by Atrium Health and Bank of...

Pet Of The Week: Meet Huckleberry!

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 3:05A Emily Bryson

CHARLOTTE, NC In this week s Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Huckleberry! Huckleberry is a 7-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer. He has a lot of energy and a puppy personality. If you are interested in Huckleberry or any...

‘It’s really a magnificent feeling’: Charlotte Pilot Makes Aviation History

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 2:45A Deirnesa Jefferson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. While flipping through the pages of a scrap book 87-year-old veteran and retired pilot Robert Burns recalls some of his most memorable moments. Oh golly there would be so many in there it would be hard to pin down just one of...

High Pressure Takes Hold Through the End of the Week

WCCB Charlotte 3/29 2:41A Nicole Madden

AM Headlines: Cooler Start Sunny, dry and slightly below average temps Warmer through the end of the week Clouds fill in Friday Rain and storms Fri PM -Sat AM Dry end to the weekend Discussion: High pressure will take control of the forecast with...