Record heat Thursday with a much colder weekend ahead

WCCB Charlotte 10/15 4:13A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Thursday: Sunny. Highs back in the upper 80s, 90 for some. Friday: Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Breezy with wind gusts up to 25 mph. Strong cold front moves through in the evening. Scattered showers are likely in the mountains,...

School roof collapse in Pakistan kills at least 35 and injures more than 50

WCCB Charlotte 10/15 4:08A Associated Press

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) The roof of a private school collapsed in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing at least 34 children and a teacher and injuring more than 50 other people in the deadliest incident of its kind in...

No. 21 Wake Forest visits Cal to highlights ACC game slate

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/15 2:45A Associated Press

The Demon Deacons are aiming to maintain their strong position after a win over North Carolina State.

Pet of the week: Meet Carl!

WCCB Charlotte 10/15 2:32A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Meet Risings pet of the week, Carl! Carl has been on Rising before and continues to search for his forever home. This perfect-sized guy is incredibly sweet. He is two years old so still energetic with high-energy. This handsome...

Hornets look to find a new identity after trading away face of the franchise LaMelo Ball

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/15 1:12A Associated Press

General manager Jeff Peterson said the moves aim for long-term success.

UK prosecution labels Russell Brand a ruthless sexual predator at opening of his sex assault trial

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 12:30P Associated Press

LONDON (AP) Russell Brand behaved as a ruthless sexual predator when he assaulted six women over the course of a decade, a prosecutor said Wednesday, as she opened the rape and sexual assault case against the actor-comedian. Brand, 51, has...

Clear and quiet tonight with record warmth Thursday

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 12:00P Janessa Webb

Tonight remains clear and quiet with temperatures staying mild in the lower 60s. Thursday once again high pressure will keep the sunshine going and above average temperatures. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to near 90 with record...

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 11:30A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) It was something most people have likely done at one time or another: complain to others about feeling judged or dismissed during an interaction, maybe even take to social media to post about it. But just because we might all have...

CMPD asking for the public’s assistance locating missing person

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 11:30A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is requesting the public assistance in locating a missing person. Brian C. Williams left his residence in the 2000 block of Bethany Brook...

Lawyers for Federal Reserve’s Lisa Cook say White House hearing set up by Trump is ‘biased’

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 10:30A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook s lawyers say that a committee set up by the White House last week to investigate an accusation against her is demonstrably biased, though they did not close the door on the possibility that she...

The first new sunscreen type in 25 years has arrived on US store shelves

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:45A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) For the first time in more than a quarter-century, Americans have a new option when shopping for sunscreen: a skin-protecting chemical that s long been a go-to option in Europe and other parts of the world. The U.S. Food and Drug...

Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:10A Associated Press

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill. Deaths on...

CMPD officer under investigation after simple assault arrest

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 9:00A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officer has been arrested and is now under investigation. CMPD is conducting an investigation that resulted in the arrest of officer Ana...

Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip is in question

WCCB Charlotte 10/14 8:36A Associated Press

ROME (AP) Pope Leo XIV resumed his regular diet, began walking and underwent respiratory exercises on Wednesday as he recovered from surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung , the Vatican said. Questions remained about whether the cancer...

Elementary schools race worms to prepare for Woolly Worm festival

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/14 8:14A Rose Eiklor

It's fall in North Carolina and Woolly Worms are racing up a string in Avery County, as students get ready for the biggest weekend of the year.