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Pop showers and a few storms Friday, mostly dry

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:50:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Good Friday morning! It s a warm and slightly more humid start to the day, and that trend will stick with us through the afternoon. Expect highs to climb into the low to mid 80s, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. As we head into the...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 1st

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:54:37 Z

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

North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:34:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday threw out longtime litigation over education funding in the state, a decision that s likely to keep intact the power to decide how much money to spend and where with the legislature, not...

Big South to sponsor women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:24:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women s flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year. Big South Commissioner Sherika A. Montgomery said Tuesday that the sport had been...

Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:13:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon official, who spoke on condition of...

Suspect wanted for convenience store robbery in Lancaster, deputies say

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:22:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LANCASTER, S.C. Deputies are searching for a man wanted for robbing a convenience store in Lancaster on Saturday, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff s Office. Around noon on March 28, deputies say a man robbed The Forks convenience store off...

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:59:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The number of Americans applying for jobless aid for the week ending...

2 arrested for bomb threats in Cleveland County

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SHELBY, N.C. Two people were arrested after two bomb threats were made in Cleveland County on Wednesday, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff s Office. On April 1, officials say the Cleveland County Clerk s Office received two bomb threats...

McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The fast-food giant s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a...

Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) In rain, snow and bitter cold, a steady drumbeat of small protests have been held in recent months on the Ohio State University main campus with a single goal in mind: removing billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner s name from...

Top sporting event around April 2nd – April 8th

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:05:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Following opening week for the Charlotte Knights, the Kannapolis Cannonballers have their home opener this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:35:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career...

Up ‘n Adam: Mamma Mia

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:05:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Belk Theater for a preview of Mamma Mia , as well as a fun dance lesson. Up n Adam spoke to Grant Reynolds, who plays Sky in the touring production. Reynolds also was part of the cast of the Broadway...

2 skunks test positive for rabies in Shelby

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:42:13 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CLEVELAND CO., N.C. The Cleveland County Health Department confirms two skunks have tested positive for rabies. Officials say they were found on Five Points Road in Shelby. These are the eighth and ninth rabies cases in the county this year. CCHD was...

Gaston County Mugshots April 1st

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:04:31 Z

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

LIVE on WCCB April 3: Charlotte Independence vs. New York Cosmos

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:48:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Charlotte Independence hit the pitch Friday, April 3rd and you can catch every second LIVE at 7PM on WCCB and streaming on Bahakel Sports ! From the first whistle to the final goal, this is your front row seat to the action! Tune in. Turn it up....

6th Annual Paraison Invitational

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:56:40 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MATTHEWS, N.C. The nationally recognized Paraison Invitational will return for its 6th annual experience this May with an expanded Week of Impact, a purpose driven series of events using the game of golf as a platform to create youth opportunity,...

Rise & Chime In: Do you share your friends’ secrets with your partner?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:48:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s get into a little friendship vs. relationship drama this morning You re venting to your partner, pillow talk gets real and suddenly your best friend s secret is part of the conversation. So where s the line? Is your...

What the Tech: Scamming the Scammers

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:28:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Scamming the Scammers. Meet the YouTuber turning the tables on fraudsters. Rosie Okomura, known online as IRL Rosie, is part of a growing group of creators who spend their time calling scammers, wasting their time, and exposing how...

80s continue under a good amount of sunshine Thursday

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:36:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The unsettled weather pattern sticks around into Thursday and Friday, but the big story is the warmth it will continue to feel more like early summer than early spring. Highs stay well above normal, giving us a preview of those summertime vibes...

Fundraiser launched after ICE detains man taking pregnant wife to WIC appointment in Charlotte

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:26:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A GoFundMe has been created to support a pregnant woman and her two daughters after ICE agents allegedly detained her husband in northwest Charlotte. The donation page says Elmer Flores dropped his wife off at the WIC (Women, Infants,...

Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:26:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese s founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients. Reese s Peanut Butter Cups have...

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom. Conservative and liberal...

The Charlotte Fair on Rising Live

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) If you re looking for thrills, spins and maybe a little bit of screaming, the Charlotte Fair has got you covered! Adam Wurtzel paid a visit to the Charlotte Fair, and got an inside look on all the action, the live entertainment, and tasted first-hand...

UPDATE: 1 person killed after shooting in northwest Charlotte

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:57:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC A homicide investigation is underway in northwest Charlotte. Police were called to a breaking and entering at a home on Florentine Way, which is just off Moores Chapel Road and Sam Wilson Road , around 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Officers...

Gaston County Mugshots March 31st

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:21:40 Z

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

What the Tech: Computer Backups

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:49:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC If your computer stopped working today, you could lose years of photos, videos and memories. That s why backing up your computer matters. The problem is, a lot of people either never do it or they think they re backed up when they re...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Tiger Woods seeking treatment

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:39:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA Golf legend Tiger Woods is stepping away from the spotlight once again this time to focus on his health. What we re learning about his decision to seek treatment, and the wave of support pouring in from fans around the world.

Enter to Win a 4 Pack of Charlotte Knights Tickets!

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:37:04 Z

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Rise & Chime In: April Fools Edition

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:27:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s talk texting etiquette in the modern dating world because we ve ALL been there. You send a message, you wait and wait and suddenly you re staring at your phone like it personally offended you. So what s the move? Do you...

Building heat for Wednesday

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:02:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) As we head into the middle of the week, this warm stretch really starts to peak. By Wednesday, highs will climb into the mid-80s,with more of a early-summer feel than spring. The first half of the day looks great with plenty of sunshine. As we move...

N.C. State astrophysicist mentor reflects on Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch's journey

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:47:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) N.C. State astrophysicist mentor reflects on Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch's journey sharing how she always wanted to be astronaut

CMPD Chief backs new traffic stop training program, says stops should be positive, educational and build trust

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:22:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The North Carolina Governor s Highway Safety Program is launching a new effort aimed at teaching young and inexperienced drivers how to navigate traffic stops safely. Two hour-sessions will be lead by instructors from the non-profit...

Feds hunt down accused child predator nearly a decade after he fled Charlotte to escape charges

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:11:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Department of Justice says an accused child predator is back in Charlotte to face charges after being hunted down in the Dominican and arrested. Officials say 39-year-old Roberto Hinojosa, who was a lawful, permanent U.S. citizen,...

Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:20:42 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Since 1998, Hyundai s Hope on Wheels program has generated monumental support to families, researchers, doctors, and children who ve been affected by childhood cancer. In this week s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Kevin Reilly, a board...

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, a movement dedicated to highlighting the importance of foot care for overall mobility and wellness. As part of that, in today s Carolina Insight, we profile the Shoe Market in Greensboro, NC, a...

President Trump voices frustration with allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices higher

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:42:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort, telling them to go get your own oil as the conflict with Iran and its closure of the...

Wall Street jolts higher helping recover some of its wartime losses

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:10:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday and recovering a chunk of their losses because of the war with Iran . The S&P 500 leaped 1.4% and is heading toward its best day since the war began, a day after it fell more than 9% below its...

BREAKING: Belmont Police make arrest in Bank Robbery

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:04:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BELMONT, NC- Investigators with BPD report Rodney Samuel entered the State Employees Credit Union on Wilkinson Blvd. at approximately 12:30 p.m., Thursday, demanded money from a teller, and fled the scene after obtaining cash. Belmont Police...

What the Tech: Fooled by AI

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:16:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC We ve all heard the warnings about fake AI photos and videos, but even when you know what to look for, it s still easy to be fooled. Even our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker fell for what s known as AI slop. Now, he s turning...