Retired NASCAR driver among 7 killed in fiery business jet crash in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 10:37A Justin Pryor, Associated Press

The crash happened around 10:20 a.m. Thursday.

Multiple deaths reported in Sarasota-bound plane crash connected to retired NASCAR driver

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 10:35A Associated Press

There were six people on the Cessna C550 that crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport.

Garysburg makes history with youngest mayor-elect in North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 7:37A Darrielle Fair

Garysburg Mayor Faison-Mobley says his introduction to politics started when he was just 17 years old attending city council meetings with his mother.

The Lumbee Tribe is set to receive federal recognition. Here's what that means

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 6:58A Blair Hamilton

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to receive federal recognition, but what exactly does this mean?

From the classroom to 'the upside down': How an N.C. teacher inspired the creators of 'Stranger...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 2:45A Ryan Hayes-Owens

A North Carolina theater teacher made her "Stranger Things" debut decades after inspiring two of her former students.

Committee on Helene recovery gives update on relief projects funded through FEMA

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/18 12:00A Darrielle Fair

The funding will help with renovations for repairing or replacing the infrastructure in the region devastated by Helene.

Neighbors helping neighbors: Enbridge Gas packs holiday food bags for families in need

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/17 11:45P Ryan Hayes-Owens

It's been over a month since the government shutdown ended, but North Carolina families are still feeling the impact of SNAP cuts.

NORAD continues Santa Tracker tradition for 70th year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/17 11:13P Madison MacArthur, Cody Thompson

They've been tracking his flight path since 1955.

Pet of the Week: Meet Gumby!

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 3:35A James Scott

Rising s Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Gumby! A year-and-a-half-old Black Mouth Cur mix, Gumby is a calm, sweet, and affectionate furry friend. Learn more about this sweet boy HERE .

Renew NC launches Helene recovery program for affordable rental units

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 2:39A Shalaunda Bacon

WESTERN N.C. Governor Josh Stein announced that the state is accepting applications for a new disaster recovery program to repair or rebuild small rental properties in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The...

A local “Karate Kid” takes on world and wins

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 2:33A Joseph Duncan

DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. A local karate kid is now a world champion. Dominic Anderson-Graham won the title during a recent competition in Norway.

Highs, rain chances on the rise

WCCB Charlotte 12/16 9:48P James Scott

Happy Hump Day! It should come as a shock to no one that December is off to one of the coldest starts on record for the Queen City, but significantly warmer air finds its way into the Carolinas today. Despite increasing cloud cover this Wednesday...

Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/16 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

Political prognosticator Kyle Kondik joins host Tim Boyum to talk about early expectations for the 2026 midterm elections.

Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/16 1:30A Associated Press

They are tied with Tampa Bay with two games remaining against the Buccaneers, who are in the driver's seat in terms of tiebreakers.

Harrison Bertos scores in OT to help Washington beat N.C. State 3-2 and win first Men's College Cup

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/16 12:00A Associated Press

The Wolfpack were aiming for the school's first national championship since Jim Valvano led the men's basketball team to the title in 1983.