Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared ‘to go far longer’

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:17A Caryn Little

As the war in the Middle East spirals further , U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. has the capability to go far longer than its projected four to five week time frame for its military operations against Iran. The comment,...

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:12A Caryn Little

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday. The...

The origin of the saying, 'in like a lion, out like a lamb'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 6:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

The first reference dates back hundreds of years.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 1st

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 5:53A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, March 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Firefighter dies from injuries after December shooting that killed his estranged wife, Officer...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 5:00A Justin Pryor

Zachary Rogers was one of two men found with gunshot wounds during a shooting that killed Lexington Police Officer Kaitlin Crook.

War widens as Israel and US pound Iran and Tehran and its allies hit back

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 4:38A Caryn Little

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran. Tehran and its allies hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states, and targets critical to the world s production of oil...

Gaston County Mugshots March 1st

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 4:26A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Sunday, March 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Tasty Traditions: 66th Annual Trinity UMC BBQ

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 3:14A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Trinity United Methodist Church is continuing a beloved Charlotte tradition with its 66th Annual BBQ on Thursday, March 5. Church Spokesperson Chuck Laney stopped by with the delicious details, including the menu which features...

What the Tech: A Digital Green Thumb

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:48A Taylor Miller

What The Tech CHARLOTTE, NC Garden centers are preparing for their busiest time of year as meteorological spring began on March 1st. Although it s still too soon to set out certain plants, it s never too early to start planning. Our Consumer...

Kelsey Hart on new personal track ‘Anything Like You’

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:47A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kelsey Hart spoke with Rising s Adam Wurtzel about his new single Anything Like You, and why this track in particular is so personal to him. For local news, click here .

Rise & Chime In: “I’ll do it Monday” lies

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:38A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Let s talk about the biggest lie we tell ourselves I ll start Monday. The diet? Monday. The gym? Monday. Saving money? Definitely Monday. But somehow Monday shows up and suddenly it s Okay, next Monday for real! Be honest how many...

Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday will be hard to see in the Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:36A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 a lunar eclipse will occur across several time zones. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon. This creates a huge shadow across the lunar surface making the Moon...

Talk, Truth, Tea: New Edition ignites Queen City

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:32A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. New Edition made a tour stop in Charlotte on Friday. They came with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. They all performed their hits and fan favorites. New Edition is nominated for induction into the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To...

A fourth U.S. service member has been killed in Iranian attack

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 2:29A Kaitlin Wright

U.S. Central Command announced on Monday, a fourth U.S. soldier has died during the war with Iran. CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was...

Kuwait “mistakenly shot down” three U.S. fighter jets

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 12:41A Kaitlin Wright

Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded Monday with statements of defiance...