What the Tech: Amazon Prime Day

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, (July 8th-11th) and for many shoppers, it s a highly anticipated event filled with incredible deals. But while you re busy scouting for the best bargains, there s another group eagerly...

Rise & Chime In: What TV show do you wish never ended?

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 2:38A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising crew reads your responses to today s Rise & Chime In question. To weigh in on the next Rise & Chime question, head over to our instagram page @WCCBRising. Questions are posted every week day. We may read your response...

AAA Warns of Common July 4th Holiday Hazards

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 2:00A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues, fireworks displays, and poolside gatherings, AAA reminds homeowners to be mindful of potential risks that could lead to property damage or...

Set Sail for the Ultimate Hallmark Adventure, Christmas at Sea!

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 1:52A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with Taylor Cole, Andrew Walker, and Wes Brown for Hallmark Channel s ultimate adventure, Christmas At Sea ! Your favorite Hallmark stars set sail in this new original documentary series. They discussed the...

Wonderful start to holiday weekend, tracking homegrown tropical development

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 10:35P James Scott

Happy birthday, America! The holiday weekend is off to a wonderful start as sunny skies and toasty highs stake their claims to the Carolinas while humidity levels take a dive. The re-emergence of more stable, drier air means rain chances bottom...

House leaders rush toward a final vote as Democrats hold the floor

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 4:29A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON House Republicans are ready to vote on President Donald Trump s $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill early Thursday, up all night as GOP leaders and the president himself worked...

Veterinarian shares tips for pet owners ahead of Independence Day firework celebrations

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 4:25A Chris Gilmore

FORT MILL, SC Veterinarian at Mill Springs Animal Hospital, Dr. Laura Dayton spoke to Rising about what pet owners should know ahead of the Independence Day weekend. The goal she says, is to keep animals safe especially during loud and stress...

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 4:24A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join. Just two weeks after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the justices said...

Charlotte Fire Chief shares details about latest Department recruiting push

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 4:20A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC July just started and so did a recruitment push for the City of Charlotte Fire Department. We spoke with Charlotte Fire Chief Reginald Johnson about the opportunity and what they re looking for.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 2nd

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 4:16A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Wednesday, July 2nd. * Everyone listed is assumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

A local teen gets stuck on design project

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 3:42A Joseph Duncan

MOORESVILLE, N.C. Nicholas Moore , a rising senior at South Iredell High School, has been named one of five national finalists in the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship Competition . The contest challenges students to create and wear a prom...

Rise & Chime In: What’s the best birthday you’ve ever had?

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 3:36A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew asked viewers to share the best birthdays they ve ever had.

Rising crew takes on new adventure-style escape room in South End

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 3:17A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE The WCCB Rising crew stops by The Keepers of Balance, a new adventure-style escape room in South End. If you d like to check it out, head over to https://www.keepersofbalance.com/.

‘Spark safety, not flames’: Fire department shares July Fourth fireworks safety tips

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/3 1:45A Daniel Gray

"Sparklers account for more than one-quarter of emergency room fireworks injuries,“ fire officials said

Gaston County Mugshots July 2nd

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 1:33A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Wednesday, July 2nd. * Everyone listed is assumed innocent until proven guilty in court.