April heat wave arrives this week

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 10:18A Gerald Mengel

An April heat wave is on the way to the Carolinas as a dome of high pressure parks itself over the region. Monday will continue the trend of above average temperatures with highs in the low 80s in the Piedmont. These temperatures will be...

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 9:14A Associated Press

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S....

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 9:10A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week is highlighted by Grammy-winning country singer Zach Bryan, who will be performing at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, April 18th. Click through the gallery to see some of the biggest names...

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 7:39A Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would immediately begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz , after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan...

Judge extends restraining order on $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 7:03A Miles Ruder

A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on the $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna for one week. Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV have sued to stop the merger, arguing it would raise how much...

FAA asking video gamers to apply for ATC jobs

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 5:57A Miles Ruder

The Federal Aviation Administration is turning to an unlikely talent pool to fix a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. The agency is recruiting video gamers because of their quick thinking, focus, and ability to manage complex...

Suspect charged after reported disturbance at Birkdale Village

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 4:41A Miles Ruder

Police arrested one suspect after a reported disturbance at Birkdale Village on Saturday night, according to the Huntersville Police Department. Around 7:30 p.m., police responded to the Huntersville...

9 hurt in east Charlotte crash

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 3:52A Miles Ruder

Nine people were hurt after a crash in east Charlotte on Saturday night. It happened around 7 p.m. on Eastway Drive near East Sugar Creek Road. Medic says two of the victims have serious injuries and the other seven have minor injuries. No other...

First responders train on water rescue on Lake Norman ahead of boating season

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/12 3:41A Estephany Escobar

Nearly 80 first responders participated in the N.C. Waters area training on Lake Norman.

LIVE today on WCCB: Anthem Rugby Carolina vs. Seattle Seawolves

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 2:00A WCCB Staff

LIVE today on WCCB: It s a big matchup on home turf not to be missed! Anthem Rugby Carolina is back at home taking on the Seattle Seawolves! Catch every hit and every moment LIVE on WCCB, beginning at...

Central N.C. town celebrating 250th anniversary of Halifax Resolves

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/11 3:00A David Ivey

A three-day event to remember the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves takes place this weekend.

Achoo! Breaking down allergies by month

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/10 4:00A Meteorologist Alan Auglis

Allergens change throughout the year.

N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

Knights baseball is back, LIVE on WCCB! Pre-game starts at 6:30 PM, first pitch at 7:00 PM.

WCCB Charlotte 4/9 11:31A

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Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

WCCB Charlotte 4/9 11:03A Miles Ruder

A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices , which have spiked sharply since the war in...