Second Harvest Food Bank “Sort-A-Rama”

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:38A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Charlotte Convention Center to get a glimpse at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina s Sort-A-Rama. Hundreds of volunteers are on a mission, with the goal of packing 16,000 boxes filled with nutritious...

FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:37A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appears to be a violation of safety...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 4th

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:04A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, August 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots August 4th

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 5:55A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, August 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Pet of the week: Meet Beanz!

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 5:16A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Meet Beanz! A playful cuddler who loves to hop around. Beanz shelter name was York, but his foster mom calls him Beanz. This spunky two-year-old loves to take long walks and car rides. He is good with other dogs who match his...

Back-to-school with Our State magazine

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 4:12A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. School buses are rolling, backpacks are packed and the August issue of Our State magazine is filled with stories that capture the excitment and nostalgia of back-to-school season across North Carolina.

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 4:09A Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and...

Warm and humid with scattered showers

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 3:21A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Wednesday: Patchy AM fog. Mostly cloudy and humid. Scattered showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Thursday: Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Friday: Scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. Weekend: A more...

Rep. Chuck Edwards withdraws bid for reelection following ethics report

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/5 12:38A Daniel Gray

"I will complete my current term," the U.S. House representative said Wednesday morning on social media.

Renewable energy and rising demands for power

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/4 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Matt Abele of the N.C. Sustainable Energy Association talks about energy rates, data centers and the future of energy.

Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts

WCCB Charlotte 8/4 11:55A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. The Senate Judiciary...

Victim identified in early morning deadly double shooting in east Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 8/4 10:35A Morgan Fogarty

Update: 8/4/2026 Gilberto Gomez Ruiz, 27, has been identified as the victim of this deadly east Charlotte shooting. This investigation remains ongoing. Original: 7/29/2026 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police say one person has died after a double shooting in...

Carly Caramanna’s Travel Truths: Air Travel Edition

WCCB Charlotte 8/4 8:23A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Taylor and Adam welcomed travel expert and influencer, Carly Caramanna into the Rising studio for her Air Travel Edition of Travel Truths. Caramanna s book, The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook will be released on October...

Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: ‘Not a reactive or impulsive thing’

WCCB Charlotte 8/4 7:51A DJ Beal

NEW YORK (AP) Ariana Grande chose to clear the air about a few things during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour. While on...

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp

WCCB Charlotte 8/4 7:46A Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina Panthers 2024 first-round draft pick Xavier Legette was carted off the field with a stinger injury Tuesday after landing awkwardly as he attempted to make a leaping catch in the end zone. Stingers are injuries that...