Charlotte proposed as host city for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/6 11:34A Chloe Salsameda

The world soccer governing body is expected to pick a host for the tournament in November.

Patriotic celebrations continue for America 250 as City of Randleman hosts 'July 5th Fun Day'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/6 6:51A Zach Tucker

“We've been the United States for 250 years, and we've been through a lot. So where else would you be," said Raymond.

Scattered storms this afternoon and evening

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 5:19A Janessa Webb

After days of brutal heat and that heavy, stagnant summer air, we re finally starting to see the pattern loosen a little. It s not exactly a cool-down, but we are heading toward a more unsettled...

'I knew it was my calling': North Carolina dentist donates kidney to patient

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/5 11:45P Spectrum News Staff

A North Carolina dentist selflessly donates a kidney to her patient in need.

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 4:00A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports , provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the...

York County Mugshots June 29th – July 5th

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 3:00A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the York County mugshots from June 29th July 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 9:00A Associated Press

Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks , street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs American is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the...

What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 6:00A Associated Press

With wildfires raging across the Western U.S., cities and states are restricting fireworks just as the nation gears up for one of its biggest Fourth of July celebrations in decades. Utah recently issued a statewide ban on personal fireworks...

The Declaration’s forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 4:10A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. She has championed a founder mostly remembered, when remembered at all, as...

Gaston County Mugshots July 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 4:00A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, July 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 3:00A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, July 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The America 250 time capsule will be buried Saturday. What did the Carolinas contribute?

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 11:12A Associated Press

A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried Saturday. The 2016 law creating the...

Competitive eaters will slurp down hot dogs this July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 11:00A Associated Press

Nathan s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is Saturday. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan...

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 10:53A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride and hints of political polarization were balanced with efforts to stay safe...

Police investigating deadly crash in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 9:52A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in north Charlotte on Thursday night. Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Statesville Road and Lake Road in regards to a serious vehicle collision. Upon...