In Late Night Vote, CMS Board Approves Controversial South CLT Boundary Changes

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 5:38P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted late Tuesday night in favor of the proposed south Charlotte boundary changes. The vote was 7-2. The two no votes were from board members...

95-Year-Old Federal Judge Sues To Keep Her Job

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 5:25P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Judge Pauline Newman was appointed to a lifetime position as a federal judge. After 40 years on the job, the Chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit told Judge Newman to retire. But the 95-year-old said...

A.L. Brown High School Asst. Principal Swears At Students

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 5:17P Morgan Fogarty

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. Is it ever okay for school leaders to swear at kids? That s what happened after a fight broke out at A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis. As the assistant principal tried to break up the two girls, he called the students...

Canada wildfires worsening air quality conditions in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 5:17P Estephany Escobar

Many areas of N.C. will have unhealthy air quality Wednesday.

Requirements changing for North Carolina midwives this fall

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 4:52P Kyleigh Panetta

On October 1, North Carolina will no longer require certified nurse-midwives to practice under the supervision of a physician.

Poor Air Quality Wednesday, Plus A Few Showers

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 4:48P Kaitlin Wright

A Code Red has been issued for tomorrow. Tap here for the latest! Forecast: Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the low 60s. Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hazy. Increasing PM clouds. Scattered showers and storms mainly PM. Highs in the mid 80s....

Ten students set to graduate from Union County Public Schools with full scholarships to Wingate

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 2:48P Jacob Reynolds

Ten Union County Public Schools students are set to graduate with a full-ride scholarship to Wingate University as part of new program

‘Different isn’t a bad thing:’ Recent graduate reflects on school policy changes during Pride Month

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 2:20P Kyleigh Panetta

One recent Johnston County graduate believes school policies should help create a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

PHOTO GALLERY: Canadian wildfire smoke fills U.S. skies

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

Air quality will remain low through midweek.

NASCAR driver with permanent arm injury is climbing ranks to top series

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 12:48P Jacob Reynolds

Chris Hacker, who only has 65% of motion in left arm, is climbing the ranks to NASCAR's top series.

New greenway will connect communities in Wake County

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/6 12:12P Josh Conner

The Six Miles Trail will follow along Swift Creek, and the new walking path will connect.

Code Red Air Quality Issued For The First Time In 7 Years

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 12:11P Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Code Red Air Quality Alert is in effect from midnight Tuesday until midnight Wednesday. Code Red Air Quality means the air quality is unhealthy for the general public, not just those...

Officials Investigating Foamy Material Floating In South Fork River Along Lincoln and Gaston...

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 11:32A Caryn Little

LINCOLNTON, N.C. Lincoln County and Gaston County officials along with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality are investigating a foamy, white material that was seen by neighbors floating in Indian Creek and the South Fork River...

Charlotte Man Accused Of Punching 1-Year-Old In Face

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 11:28A Gary Brode

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A 26-year-old man is accused of punching a 1-year-old in the face. Rico Williams is being held in the Mecklenburg County jail on the charge of assault on a child under 12-years-old....

Tech Firm CEO From Huntersville Shot To Death At Holly Crest Apartments

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 11:23A Caryn Little

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. A Huntersville man who was the CEO of a tech firm was shot to death at the Holly Crest Apartments, according to police. Huntersville Police were called to the apartment complex...