N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/1 6:45A Reuben Jones, Spectrum News Staf

Jennifer Balkcom is a former Democrat who said she first voted for a Republican in 2016. Democrat Jamie Ager is the CEO of a family farm.

FabFest 2026

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 5:41A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026. The event kicks off Friday 10/2 with a concert at the Knight Theater, followed by a free event on Saturday at the Parr Center at CPCC. Click...

Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 4:14A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A networking experience for entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to help build connections is happening in Charlotte on Friday. Dr. Leonard Brock, author of Neighborhood Scholar will be hosting a book signing at Apex...

All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:57A Kaitlin Wright

SPENCER, N.C. All aboard! The North Carolina Transportation Museum is going full steam ahead. Thomas the tank engine and his friend Percy have arrived in Spencer. Families have a chance to ride their favorite engines this weekend, October 2 4....

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:51A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora, executive chef of The Story of...

Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:34A DJ Beal

JERUSALEM (AP) Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in Saudi Arabia. Passengers on the FlyDubai plane...

Warming up ahead of increasing rain chances this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:26A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Thursday: Highs in the upper 80s. Plenty of sunshine. There is a slight increase in humidity today with dew points in the low 60s. Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90, but feeling like the low...

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

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

Horn injured his quadriceps, and Jackson had groin surgery on Tuesday. The Panthers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Caterpillar investing $1 billion in Lee County facility

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/30 6:41A Daniel Gray

The company said it will increase production of compact track loaders and telehandlers to meet the growing customer demand.

Rise & Chime In: What’s something you do better than others?

WCCB Charlotte 9/30 5:09A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We all have that ONE thing we secretly believe we do better than everybody else! Maybe you make the best fried chicken, parallel park like a pro, wrap presents perfectly or maybe you can find something in the refrigerator that...

Avery County marks two years since Helene with latest search

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/30 5:00A Rose Eiklor

It's been two years since Helene and one woman in Avery County has not been found.

The Bloom Hotel: Fashion, Beauty, Luxury

WCCB Charlotte 9/30 4:58A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte is getting a serious dose of fashion, beauty and star power! Eva Marcille and Cynthia Bailey are headed to the Queen City October 10 for Bloom Theory Hotel, an immersive luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle experience....

A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says

WCCB Charlotte 9/30 4:58A DJ Beal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) A pilot stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash to aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew staged a dramatic intervention to subdue the...

Pet of the week: Meet Victoria!

WCCB Charlotte 9/30 3:34A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Meet Risings pet of the week, Victoria! This perfect sized girl is about 47 lbs and 1 year and 4 months old. Victoria is sweet and curious. She loves an adventure and will be the perfect partner for running, hiking or long walks....

Strength training takes center stage on National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

WCCB Charlotte 9/30 3:23A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. For National Women s Health and Fitness Day, Aubrey Gregory, a personal trainer at Life Time Charlotte, joined WCCB Rising to share tips for getting started with strength training. Gregory highlighted benefits including stronger...