Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for ’80s hits like ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 5:15A DJ Beal

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth 80s hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My Lady, has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died...

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 5:02A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump s...

Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 4:42A Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES., Argentina (AP) Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where the crowd...

Wellness Wednesday: Green Juice Challenge Results

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 4:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It is Wellness Wednesday, and our friend Harold Leffall is back but this morning he s not letting us just sit here and talk about getting healthy! Harold is putting the Rising crew to the test with a Green Juice Challenge. He s...

Rise & Chime In: Do you make your bed every day?

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 4:13A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Okay, before you leave the house in the morning, do you HAVE to make your bed or are those covers still exactly where you threw them when the alarm went off? And while we re talking beds, what about all those decorative pillows?...

What September’s jobs report means for your money

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 3:56A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sign hiring is slowing as many Americans continue to feel pressure from higher everyday costs. Ken Johnson, chief investment officer of InvestorBloc , joined WCCB Rising to...

Temperature warm through Thursday, watching for tropical impacts this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 3:29A Kaitlin Wright

Tropical Storm Isaias: As of the 5 am update from the National Hurricane Center, tropical storm Isaias has formed. This is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast. Landfall will likely be somewhere along the coast...

1 person killed in early morning shooting in Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A person died after an early morning shooting in North Charlotte on Wednesday. The shooting happened shortly after 5 a.m. along Statesville Road near Spector Drive. Paramedics initially said the person was taken to the hospital...

Thrift store turning donated items into free groceries

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/7 1:45A Rose Eiklor

A new thrift store in the mountains is using donated goods and turning them into free groceries.

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 1:37A Janessa Webb

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf. This system is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast. Storm surge, strong winds, tornadoes and heavy rains that could...

Outer Banks beach nourishment project stopped for endangered species deaths

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/7 1:02A Charles Duncan

A beach renourishment project at Buxton, on the North Carolina Outer Banks, was halted at 95% complete after too many engangered sea turtles died.

One month in: New Hanover County Schools faces challenges, major ballot question in November

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/7 12:00A Alexandra Petro

Mold, bus drivers, academic wins and aging buildings have defined the first month of school in New Hanover County. Now voters decide what comes next.

Is North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race over? Behind the scenes of Roy Cooper’s campaign

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/6 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Roy Cooper’s top consultant joins a month out from the election to talk about the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate’s campaign.

The ACC's quest for respect in football is eternal. The fight is starting early in 2026

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/6 12:41A Associated Press

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi thinks some of the issues stem from people focusing on 'brand name' in conferences like the Big Ten and SEC.

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/6 12:32A Associated Press

The Hornets said updates on White will be provided when more is known about the extent of the injury.