Mason Deaver on bringing “I Wish You All The Best” to film

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:13A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Best-selling author Mason Deaver joined WCCB Rising to discuss the new film adaption of their debut novel, I Wish You All The Best . The coming-of-age story follows a nonbinary teen navigating family, friendship and self-acceptance...

Museum of Illusions celebrates National STEM Day this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:07A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. If you ve ever wondered how science and creativity come together to trick your mind, this weekend is your chance to experience it firsthand. The Museum of Illusions, located in Uptown Charlotte, is hosting a STEM Day event this...

Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:05A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying to figure out backup travel plans....

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP payments after a court order

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:01A Jeff Monheit

BOSTON President Donald Trump s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge s order that it distribute November s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a U.S. government shutdown, even as at least some states said they were...

Former Sports Illustrated writer, Larry Keith releases book, “Touch ‘Em All”

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 3:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Larry Keith is a former writer for Sports Illustrated. Now he has put the memories from his career and life ina book titled Touch Em All: My Life and Career at Sports Illustrated. It c hronicles Keith s 34-year career at the...

Travel influencer Kelly Rizzo takes epic train ride

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 3:16A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with travel influencer and podcaster Kelly Rizzo about her train ride aboard Canyon Spirit . Click HERE to book your journey.

Good hair days are on the horizon

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 3:00A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC LifeSpa stylist Brandy Powns sat down with WCCB Rising s Kaitlin Wright and Taylor Miller to share ways to keep your hair healthier at home.

'Era of expectation': Athletics helping fuel Barber-Scotia's resurgence

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/7 3:00A Jennifer Roberts

The historically Black college has embarked on its inaugural football season.

Double homicide investigation underway in Monroe

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 2:11A Shalaunda Bacon

MONROE, N.C. Police are investigating the death of two people killed in Union County Friday morning. They were found on Nelda Drive, which is west of Andrew Jackson Highway. Police say the killings were isolated incidents and did not believe...

Panthers' Rico Dowdle turns attention on '2 pumps' fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/7 2:00A Associated Press

After being fined $14,491 by the league, Dowdle started a GoFundMe in which all proceeds will go toward the Children's Home Society of North Carolina.

Ehlers scores winner early in 2nd period as Hurricanes top Wild 4-3

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/7 2:00A Associated Press

The Hurricanes have now won three of their last four games.

I-77 has reopened near exit 6A after an early morning accident took down power lines

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 1:46A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. UPDATE: All lanes Northbound and Southbound have reopened near exit 6A after an early morning accident took down power lines. The crash occurred just before 7 am.

Temperatures & rain chances rise this weekend, bitter cold lurks ahead

WCCB Charlotte 11/6 9:45P James Scott

Happy Friday! Get ready for a major case of weather whiplash over the next several days as we round into the heart of November. Temperatures continue their crusade into above-average territory this Friday afternoon as highs rise near 70 once...

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

WCCB Charlotte 11/6 3:11A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker s office but arguably the most powerful in American politics. Pelosi, who...

Rise & Chime In: What fast-food item should make a comeback?

WCCB Charlotte 11/6 3:02A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew discusses the fast-food menu item they d like to see make a comeback.