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Rise & Chime In: What’s the childhood toy you wish youhad today?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:14:40 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Remember that toy you loved as a kid that somehow got tossed out, broken, or donated? Whether it was your favorite action figure, a beloved doll, or that video game system you swore you d keep forever, we re talking about the...

Sam Asghari talks new movie with John Travolta & Britney Spears

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:48:41 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. You may know Sam Asghari from his headline-making romance with Britney Spears, but these days, the actor and fitness entrepreneur is making moves in Hollywood. He stars alongside John Travolta in the new action film The Gentleman...

Endowment awarded to Cape Fear Botanical Garden plants seeds for future learning

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A botanical garden with the goal of inspiring, educating and enhancing the community is the recent recipient on a $500,000 endowment.

UNC Charlotte lab can test for source of cyclospora

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:26:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says there are now more than 560 confirmed cases of cyclospora in the state.

Jeff Foxworthy is coming to Charlotte in August

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:20:33 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Get ready to laugh! Comedy legend Jeff Foxworthy is headed to Charlotte, and he dropped in on Rising to talk about his upcoming show, his iconic career, and whether he s still smarter than a fifth grader. He s one of the most...

The complicated and controversial politics of hemp and marijuana

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, yet THC-infused products are legal in what is termed the “wild west” of hemp.

Katie Blessing Center is getting closer to completion of phase one of construction

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:01:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A new youth behavioral hospital in east Charlotte is getting closer to completion. The exterior is now enclosed and drywall is complete at the future Katie Blessing Center on Central Avenue. It will be the largest pediatric behavioral...

Health systems buck at State Health Plan, state employees executive defends change

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:00 Z

(Health | Spectrum News 1) Ardis Watkins said health systems willing to negotiate affordable prices with the state treasurer received a more favorable designation.

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:46:00 Z

(Education | Spectrum News 1) Harvard said it was reviewing the Justice Department notice.

Veterinarian warns pet owners about New World screwworm

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:14:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Veterinarians are uging pet owners to be aware of the New World screwworm after the parasite has recently re-entered the United States for the first time in more than 50 years. During an interview with Dr. Casey Locklear of Elanco...

Canadian manufacturer Swamp Rider set to add jobs in N.C.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:21:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A $2.4 million investment will go toward renovations and onboarding an additional 60 jobs over five years at its plant in High Point.

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:37:00 Z

(Health | Spectrum News 1) Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses.

Money Monday: How to seperate financial facts from social media fiction

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:01:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Financial advice is easier than ever to find online, but not all of it is created equal. Financial expert Leah Collins joined WCCB Rising to discuss how viewers can identify trustworthy financial guidance on social media and avoid...

Gospel legends prepare for historic Las Vegas residency

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:26:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Las Vegas is known for bright lights, big stars and unforgettable shows but now, gospel music is taking center stage! Karen Clark Sheard, Fred Hammond and Deitrick Haddon are making history with a powerful new residency in the...

Rise & Chime In: What did you dream of being when you grew up?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:17:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. When we were kids, the sky was the limit. One day you wanted to be an astronaut, the next day a movie star or maybe you were convinced you d grow up to be a professional athlete or the president. This morning, we re taking a trip down...

Fort Bragg soldier killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:07:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) FORT BRAGG, N.C A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was among two killed in an a missile and drone attack on an air base in Jordon this weekend. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii was killed during the...

Local health expert talks cyclosporiasis

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:53:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dr. Kimberly Scott, Interim Director with Mecklenburg County Public Health sheds light on cyclosporiasis. From May 1 to July 14, 2026, 307 cases of cyclosporiasis and 13 hospitalizations have been reported in North Carolina, with the...

U.S. identifies Fort Bragg soldier killed in Jordan

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Two active-duty soldiers were killed supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, officials said.

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:27:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Christopher Nolan s The Odyssey launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than Oppenheimer and marking the filmmaker s best opening since...

Driver charged with hit-and-run after crash kills 3 people in Salisbury

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:36:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A driver is facing charges after a crash in Salisbury left three people dead, according to police. It happened around 10:45 p.m. Saturday on NC 150 near Town Court. When officers arrived at the scene, police said they found a vehicle...

Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:42:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer’s showdown

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:46:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second and...

See The Charlotte Crown take on Greensboro today on WCCB beginning at 2pm!

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:31:06 Z

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. Products with the potential to be...

US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:11:36 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan . They were...

First York County Whataburger opens

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:01:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ROCK HILL, S.C. The Whataburger takeover continues, as another one is now open in our area. This one is in Rock Hill on Cross Pointe Drive near I-77, and it s the first in York County. After a couple of push back openings, the location officially...

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:01:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) “Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:49:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and...

US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:51:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) In Argentina, one of the greatest honors for a local soccer club might be to produce a player who moves to an even bigger club, then maybe becomes part of the country s storied national team. In the United States, if a player like that walked into a...

Teen wanted for attempted murder in Union County

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:21:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MONROE, N.C. Deputies in Union County are asking for the public s help in locating a teen wanted for attempted murder, according to the sheriff s office. Xemetryes James Bennett Jr. is wanted in connection to an ongoing investigation but deputies did...

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:41:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The FAA said that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing s final safety...

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:39:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ATLANTA (AP) Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and...

'We never gave up hope': Wilkes County leaders reflect on North Wilkesboro Speedway's return

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:17:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Window World 450 on Sunday will be the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

State audit sparks conversation about hundreds of old landfill sites across North Carolina

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:14:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “These landfill sites have been repurposed across the state of North Carolina," State Auditor Dave Boliek said.

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:13:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with Today show host Craig Melvin at NBC s studio in Manhattan. The man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer...

Smoky skies and air quality concerns into the weekend

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Canadian wildfire smoke is bringing hazardous air quality to parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Jamie Ager runs as 'mountain Democrat' in race against Rep. Edwards

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A House race to watch is in western North Carolina in the 11th Congressional District.

Panthers re-sign veteran OL Brady Christensen

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:27:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Brady Christensen to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Christensen was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU. He started four...

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:24:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead...

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:03:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) TAPACHULA, M xico (AP) A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or...