Why is North Carolina getting hotter and more humid? One state official says climate change is to...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

She explains the science behind the recent intense rainfall and the role climate change has played in these storms.

24 Hours of Booty raises $1.69 million in 24th year

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 9:21A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute 24 Foundation s signature charity cycling and walking event celebrated its 24 th year with $1.69 million raised to date to help support cancer survivorship and patient...

Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 9:14A Gary Brode

ANSON COUNTY, NC Anson County Commissioners started their work week off by discussing the future of animal control and the shelter. I m just really sad about the whole situation, said Maureen Lett. Lett is the Anson County Shelter Director. She...

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son after outing on SC lake

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 8:02A Jeff Monheit

COLUMBIA, SC Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina s most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm water...

100-year-old church plans to rebuild after Helene's destruction

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 7:30A Rose Eiklor

The Sunnyvale Baptist Church was damaged beyond repair after flooding during the September storm.

Blowing Rock offers new child care incentive to town employees

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 7:00A Rose Eiklor

The town's new child care program is a model that is helping reduce employee turnover.

UPDATE: Gunman targeted the NFL headquarters in Manhattan, mayor says

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 5:44A Jeff Monheit

NEW YORK A gunman who killed four people at a Manhattan office building before killing himself claimed in a note to have a brain disease linked to contact sports and was trying to target the National Football League s headquarters but took the...

Up ‘n Adam: American Cornhole League Championships

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 5:43A Adam Wurtzel

ROCK HILL, S.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the headquarters of the American Cornhole League to learn about their championship events happening this week. Being broadcast nationally from Rock Hill, the 2025 ACL World Championships are happening now...

Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 5:39A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump s administration on Tuesday proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. The proposed Environmental...

Charlotte Knights and Great Clips team up to fight cancer

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 5:35A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Knights take on the Rochester Red Wings at Truist Field as well as the fight against cancer. Gates will open at 5:00pm and the first 6,000 fans through the gates will receive a Vs. Cancer placard to display in the middle of the...

Wiley Nickel exits NC Senate race the day after Roy Cooper announces candidacy

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 5:30A Jeff Monheit

CARY, NC A former congressman will no longer seek an open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina next year now that fellow Democrat Roy Cooper is running for the post. Tuesday s announcement by ex-U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel came the day after Cooper, a...

Democrat Wiley Nickel exits N.C. Senate race, endorses Roy Cooper

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 5:15A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Nickel had formally launched a Senate campaign in April, but his activities were always overshadowed by what Cooper decided to do next.

The Property Brothers are back with new HGTV series

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:46A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Drew and Jonathan Scott, known as the Property Brothers are back for new HGTV series Chasing the West . Adam Wurtzel spoke with the brothers, who say their new series hits closer to home than ever before. Chasing the West...

How to make sure you and your vehicle stay safe in the extreme heat

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 4:30A Justin Pryor

“Heatwaves significantly increase the risks we face on and off the road,” a spokesperson with AAA said.

Summer mental health strategies for teens

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:19A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Suicide risk peaks during spring and summer, especially for young people. Studies show suicide rates can increase by up to 40% during this time due to the loss of school structure, emotional disconnect, and increased isolation....