Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 7:57A Deeandra Michel

FILE Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade attends the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, Oct. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)wccvKilmeade s initial comment came on a Fox & Friends episode Wednesday and began...

DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, FBI director says

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 7:35A Caryn Little

OREM, Utah (AP) DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matched that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Monday. Investigators also have...

26-mile stretch on Blue Ridge Parkway reopens almost a year after Helene

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 6:30A Justin Pryor

The reopening marks the completion of two more landslide repair projects following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

The Bojangles Foundation fuels back-to-school season with large book donations and celebrates 2025...

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 6:28A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. As students sharpen pencils and step back into classrooms this fall, the Bojangles Foundation is wrapping up a milestone year of honoring exceptional educators across the Southeast through its 2025 Teacher of the Year program. Now...

Bryce Young, Panthers come up short with late rally in loss to Cardinals

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 4:45A Associated Press

Carolina rallied from a 24-point deficit early in the third quarter, but never fully recovered from a disastrous start.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools names new chief of police

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 4:15A Daniel Gray

Jonathan Thomas, new CMS chief of police, began his career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in 1988.

Rise & Chime In: What’s your Sunday tailgating tradition?

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 3:25A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew shares their favorite Sunday tailgating tradition. Viewers also chime in with their responses.

Talk, Truth, Tea: Rising’s Joe Duncan reads old love letter he found from 1990

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 3:21A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Rising s Joe Duncan found an old love letter from his high school days. He read it live on the air. Watch how the Rising Crew responds to what it said.

Local church hosting youth empowerment event

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 3:20A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Something God Loves You Conference is happening this weekend. Event curator Greg Jackson and team stop by Rising to talk about the impact. The event is happening on Saturday, September 20th at Stonebridge Community Church at...

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ opens to $70M, biggest anime debut to claim top box-office spot

WCCB Charlotte 9/15 2:52A Deeandra Michel

LOS ANGELES Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle carved out a place in box office history this weekend, slicing straight to No. 1 to outpace the horror sequel The Conjuring: Last Rites. The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release shattered...

‘Irregularities’ point to possible cyberattack in Waxhaw systems, officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 2:30A Justin Pryor

Town officials said "irregularities" were found in their systems early Friday morning.

Closing the gap: Nonprofit boosting digital access for first-gen students

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

The nonprofit E2D distributed more than 800 laptops this week at North Carolina universities.

Raleigh area ranked among top U.S metros for new home construction

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/15 1:00A Ryan Hayes-Owens

The Raleigh metropolitan area ranks at number 10 for new home construction.

Cloudy & breezy start to workweek, few shower chances Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 9/14 10:38P James Scott

The good times keep rolling into September s halfway point after a gorgeous weekend, but get ready for a brief pattern change as a coastal low develops to our east. Highs will reach near-normal values across the board in the 60s, 70s, and lower...

Popular e-bikes causing surge in injuries

WCCB Charlotte 9/14 8:02A Miles Ruder

The rising popularity of electric bikes and scooters has a group of U.S. doctors urging caution. The American College of Surgeons says it is seeing a surge in injuries across the country, particularly among children and teens. It s a popular way...