Kyle Busch was testing in simulator before becoming unresponsive

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/22 5:27A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

He was in a racing simulator when he became unresponsive and transported to a Charlotte hospital, several people familiar with the situation told AP.

Racing world reacts: Kyle Busch passes at 41

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/22 4:54A Daniel Gray

Public figures, North Carolinans and members of the racing world immediately began reacting to Thursday night’s news with their thoughts and emotions.

TONIGHT ON WCCB: The Charlotte Crown takes on Jacksonville at 7pm!

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Black bear spotted in north Charlotte neighborhood

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 10:27A Miles Ruder

A black bear was spotted in a north Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday night. It happened around 7:30 p.m. in the Highland Creek neighborhood near Mallard Creek and Concord Mills. The homeowner caught...

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 9:52A Associated Press

As someone who is not the best person with bugs and stuff, Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom. But the mother of three is getting more daring as gas prices and other travel costs make vacations more expensive. Her...

Hopewell student arrested after threatening to get gun from truck on campus, police say

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 9:41A Miles Ruder

A local high school student was arrested after police said he threatened to get a gun from his vehicle during school hours, according to the Huntersville Police Department. It happened around 9:30...

Rising Spotlight: J. Majors Bridal Boutique

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 7:24A DJ Beal

Finding the perfect wedding dress is one of the biggest moments in the wedding journey, and for generations of Charlotte brides, J. Major s Bridal Boutique has been making that dream come true. In this week s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats...

2026 NOAA Hurricane Season Forecast

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/21 6:15A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

The forecast calls for 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes and 1 to 3 major hurricanes.

NOAA is Projecting a Below Average Hurricane Season

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 5:54A Janessa Webb

NOAA has released their 2026 Atlantic Basin hurricane forecast and it is projected to be a below-average hurricane season. The outlook calls for 8-14 named storms during the 2026 season. Of those 3 to...

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch hospitalized with severe illness, family says

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 5:48A Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has been hospitalized with a severe illness and won t compete at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend, his family said Thursday. His family posted the news on social media and...

Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 5:34A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a push to lower grocery costs. The...

Deadly shooting investigation in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 5:18A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigated a deadly shooting Thursday morning. It happened just after 2 a.m. near the intersection of North Davidson Street and 35th Street. MEDIC reported that one person was taken to...

Rise & Chime In: Do your friends “ghost” you when in new relationships?

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 4:13A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You know that one friend who gets into a new relationship and suddenly vanishes from the group chat, skips brunch, and act like they moved to another country? This morning we re talking about The We Never See You Anymore Talk!...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Tiffany Haddish has sobriety field test thrown out

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 4:07A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA A judge throws out Tiffany Haddish s sobriety field test from 2022. The judge ruled the police officer performed the test incorrectly. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

New Found Glory coming to Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 3:44A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel got to chat with New Found Glory frontman Jordan Pundik about the band s new album and upcoming Charlotte tour stop. Adam also invited his brother, Emmy Award winning Producer Dave Wurtzel , who happens to be a New...