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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:34:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Spider-Man: Brand New Day made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355 million in ticket sales, according to studio...

1 dead, 1 hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:04:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died and another sent to the hospital following a shooting in northwest Charlotte overnight, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. It happened around 1 a.m. Sunday at a home on Bardot Street near Capps...

TODAY ON WCCB: Charlotte Crown vs. Jacksonville @ 2pm!

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:00:06 Z

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CMPD investigating homicide after reported robbery, crash in Uptown

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:59:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person was shot and killed after a robbery call and a car crash in Uptown, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, police responded to North McDowell Street and East 5th Street in regards to...

FDA advisers greenlit 6 peptides for compounding

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:47:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) An FDA advisory panel has voted in favor of making six wellness peptides available for pharmacy compounding. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins in the body. And while these six compounds are not...

Idaho fast food restaurant shooting leaves 3 dead and 7 injured, city spokesman says

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:49:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BOISE, Idaho (AP) Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, a Twin Falls city spokesman said. Police who responded to the shooting...

2 drivers killed, 6 others hurt in York County head-on crash

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 03:02:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CLOVER, S.C. Two drivers died and six passengers, including five children, were injured Saturday afternoon in a head-on collision in York County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just before 3 p.m. Saturday on North...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 1st

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:30:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, August 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots August 1st

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, August 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Injuries shadow Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:03:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Carolina has signed free agent tight end Chamon Metayer, a 6-foot-4, 262-pound rookie.

Investigators say statutory rape suspect met victim on Snapchat

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:01:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) An Iredell County man is charged with the statutory rape of a child he allegedly met on Snapchat. Deputies arrested 22-year-old Christian Sievers after the victim contacted the Iredell County Sheriff s Office. The alleged incidents happened on two...

Lexington County deputy dies during underwater training session

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:12:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A Lexington County deputy has died during an underwater training session on Lake Murray. Jillian Olson, 29, had been a deputy since 2021 and a member of the dive team since 2024. Our hearts are broken by the loss of a valuable member of the Sheriff s...

2nd arrest made in missing man’s death

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:57:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A second suspect is behind bars for the murder of a Brookfield man. Adam Ramsey was arrested while at work in Hickory today. He is charged with felony accessory after the fact and concealment of death. The charges stem from the July disappearance of...

Woman charged for shooting, killing 18-year-old in Rock Hill

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:09:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A 22-year-old woman has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting in Rock Hill, according to police. Officers responded to a home on Horseman Drive near West Main Street around just before 4 a.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, police said an...

Missing Catawba County woman’s body found in wooded area

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:40:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Investigators in Catawba County say they have found the body of missing woman Robin Doyle and charged the man they named as a person of interest. New leads took detectives to a wooded area in the northeastern part of the county where the body was...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 31st

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:30:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, July 31st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots July 31st

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:49:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, July 31st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

State lawmakers call for Charlotte towing reform

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:21:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. State lawmakers and local business owners are demanding that the Charlotte City Council implement citywide regulations to curb predatory towing , arguing that current local laws leave police powerless to protect drivers. State Sen....

Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:43:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Tony Romo has been placed on leave from his role as the lead analyst on CBS NFL coverage following his arrest last week on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. CBS Sports announced Friday that the former Dallas Cowboys...

Senior FIFA official resigns over Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. Second says it deceived staff

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:28:33 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) GENEVA (AP) Two senior FIFA officials criticized Gianni Infantino s World Cup sell-off plan Friday with one resigning as a presidential adviser and a second saying staff were deceived by project that must not go ahead. Carlos Cordeiro, who...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Donna Mills creates OnlyFans page

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:02:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA Hollywood icon Donna Mills is embracing a new platform. The Knots Landing star has joined OnlyFans, saying she s using it to connect directly with fans and share exclusive lifestyle, beauty, and behind-the-scenes content not explicit...

One more day with low humidity, rain returns this weekend

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:01:12 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Friday: Sunny, hot but comfortable with low humidity. Highs near 90. Saturday: Humidity increases and rain chances become scattered in the evening. Breezy with wind gusts up to 20 mph. Highs near 90. Sunday: Widespread rain. Highs in the...

Orlando City's Crepeau builds a wall for MLS All-Stars in victory against Liga MX All-Stars

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:01:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) The Orlando City goalkeeper made six saves in 30 minutes in the MLS All-Stars' 4-3 victory in Charlotte, N.C.

Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:56:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) The MLS All-Stars drew a crowd of 35,197 at Bank of America Stadium.

Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren’t from teen shooter’s gun

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:41:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SEATTLE (AP) Preliminary testing showed the bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend didn t come from the gun a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was seen firing, police said in court...

Supreme Court decision could help Whatley financially in Senate race

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:06:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The court struck down federal limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with federal candidates, eliminating limits.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:30:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move injects new drama into the lingering...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces new book

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:19:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ripley s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces pre-order for brand-new book called Wired Into Weird. Vice President Ryan Desear talks about how you can order a copy.

Severe weather causes death in Wake County, downed trees and power outages across N.C.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:13:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Scattered severe storms impacted some communities around North Carolina Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt east Charlotte shooting

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:58:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte Wednesday morning. Police say two men were shot just before 2 a.m. at the Country Club Apartments on Dunlavin Way, off Eastway Drive. One...

Wellness Wednesday: Harold Leffall makes healthy Hibiscus Iced Tea

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:50:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. It s Wellness Wednesday, and we re pouring up something that s as refreshing as it is good for you! The Juice Man, Harold Leffall, is back with a vibrant hibiscus tea packed with flavor and potential health benefits. He s showing us...

Local softball team heading to World Series in Seattle

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:39:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Mallard Creek Junior Softball All Stars are lacing up their cleats and heading to the 2026 Little League Junior Softball World Series in Seattle on Thursday. The team has also set up a GoFundMe to help cover expenses during the...

Man in Wake County dies after tree falls in overnight thunderstorms

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:09:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) It happened on the 5100 block of Bartons Enclave Lane just before 10 p.m., the Wake County Sheriff’s Office said.

Finding courage during a time of polarizing politics

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) We talk to Rye Barcott about his new book, “Courage Can Save Us.”

Voices of East Charlotte: Ms. DiDi’s Caribbean Kitchen

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 03:54:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCCB Charlotte East are telling the stories of small businesses that provide jobs, recreation and entertainment for the east side. Host Fly Ty and Jacinda Jacobs visit Ms. DiDi s Caribbean Kitchen.

Stay WeatherWise: Isolated severe threat Tuesday

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:27:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Tuesday severe threat: We will see two waves of showers and storms today. The first, around lunchtime. This will be more numerous with mainly rain and a few storms. IF the clouds hang tight, our severe weather threat will be limited. If we see more...

See the traffic signs? Here's how they're made

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:34:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) In Cumberland County alone, the team maintains 19,000 signs.

UNCG researchers work to protect bees from parasites

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:40:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A mix of students and researchers at the UNCG Plant and Pollinator Center identified ways to fight pests that have built a resistance to miticides.

Hot and humid start to the week, isolated severe threat Tuesday

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:43:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Monday: Patchy fog this morning. Morning clouds will give way to more sunshine in the afternoon. A seasonable day with highs near 90. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Hot, humid and breezy. Highs: Low to mid 90s, but with dew points in the mid 70s,...

UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:14:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A message from the school Monday did not state why and said his leave is not a reflection on student athletes.