Homeland Security is likely to expand immigration arrests in North Carolina. Here's what to know

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 7:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The immigration sweep that started in Charlotte over the past weekend now appears to be looking at Raleigh as well.

Maersk’s new Charlotte-based North American headquarters will create 520 jobs

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 5:30A Justin Pryor

The Charlotte headquarters will house corporate functions, including finance, human resources, commercial strategy and technology.

The former Marine sniper accused of a N.C. mass shooting and the warning signs that came before

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Estranged friends and family and even a judge had raised concerns months before the shooting at a North Carolina waterfront bar.

Cloudflare outage impacts thousands, disrupts transit systems, ChatGPT, X and more

WCCB Charlotte 11/18 3:28A Caryn Little

A widely used Internet infrastructure company said that it has resolved an issue that led to outages impacting users of everything from ChatGPT and the online game, League of Legends, to the New Jersey Transit system early Tuesday. Around 10 a.m....

Cheerwine spreads holiday cheer with punch

WCCB Charlotte 11/18 3:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cheerwine, the beloved cherry soda delighting fans for over a century, announces the return of Cheerwine Holiday Punch, now available for the first time in 12-ounce cans alongside the brand s fan-favorite 2-liter. Cheerwine...

Rise & Chime In: Is smoking making a comeback?

WCCB Charlotte 11/18 3:11A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew discusses Gen Z and the resurgence of smoking.

Annual UCity Lights ceremony returns this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 11/18 2:40A Shalaunda Bacon

UNIVERSITY CITY, N.C. University City Partners will host its third annual UCity Lights tree lighting ceremony on Saturday. The event is free, and will allow guests to enjoy live performances, train rides and a visit with Santa. UCity Lights is...

Increased wildfire risk as dry, windy conditions remain across state

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 1:05A Justin Pryor, Meteorologist Matt

With the elevated risk, everyone needs to continue to be extremely careful with any type of outdoor flame.

AAA projects another record-breaking holiday travel season for North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 12:00A Kennedy Chase

AAA projections for the 2025 holiday travel season show another increase in travelers, especially by car.

Sunny skies with highs on the rise

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 9:36P James Scott

Our second day of the workweek is off to another chilly start, but temperatures return to above-normal territory this Tuesday afternoon and don t look back. Highs will surge near 70 today across the Piedmont and Foothills as southerly winds push...

After weekend's Border Patrol surge in Charlotte, Gov. Stein says effort is 'stoking fear'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 9:00A Associated Press

Gov. Stein said agents in paramilitary gear targeted citizens based on their skin color and picked up random people off sidewalks.

N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival returns for ninth year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 7:17A Caroline King

The festival is produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., in cooperation with the town of Cary and held at the Koka Booth Amphitheater.

1 injured in shooting in west Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 5:01A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in west Charlotte. It happened at the Microtel Inn on Queen City Drive, near I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway around 3 a.m. Monday morning. Medic confirmed one...

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 3:38A Associated Press

Oregon and Texas Tech were tied for No. 6, and Oklahoma rose three spots to No. 8 following its win at Alabama.

Community engagement continues to shape I-77 corridor improvements

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 3:30A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority want your feedback on the I-77 South Express Lanes project. On behalf of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, NCDOT is improving...