Businesses shutter, cut hours after Border Patrol blitz in North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 11:05A Charles Duncan

After agents with the Border Patrol made arrests in Raleigh and Durham, many businesses had to cut hours or close as staff stayed home.

Firefighters battle blaze as Avery County issues burn ban

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 9:51A Rose Eiklor

A western North Carolina fire is now partially contained.

Magnet manufacturer set to invest $1 billion and add 1,000 new jobs in Johnston County

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 7:45A Caroline King

"It's a boost to the local economy, but I want you all to know how important this is for our national security,” U.S. Senator Ted Budd said.

Eden dump truck driver indicted on murder charges in utility workers' deaths

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 6:00A Justin Pryor

In April, authorities said Michael Vernon was driving a dump truck when he crashed into the workers, killing four and injuring three.

Durham City Council approves $44 million bond for major redevelopment in Hayti

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 5:45A Ryan Hayes-Owens

After sitting vacant for nearly 16 years, 20 acres in the heart of Hayti are set for redevelopment.

Decaying leaves: The gift that keeps on giving

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/19 5:15A Meteorologist Britney Hamilton

When autumn leaves fall to the ground, they don't automatically become trash. There are a few ways to turn this trash into treasure.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots November 18th

WCCB Charlotte 11/19 4:50A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, November 18th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Hump Day highs approach record territory

WCCB Charlotte 11/18 9:44P James Scott

Happy Hump Day! Get ready for a major warm-up this Wednesday afternoon after the Queen City fell a tick short of 70 on Tuesday. Highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 70s across the Piedmont and Foothills today as abundant sunshine cooks the...

GOP Sen. Ted Budd talks shutdown, Epstein files and spending time in Oval Office

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/18 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

U.S. Senator and Republican Ted Budd talks about health care, federal raids, the 2026 elections and even the controversy of the Epstein files.

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.