Governor signs bill to continue funding Medicaid in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/30 6:38A Charles Duncan

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the Medicaid funding bill into law. The health insurance program faced running out of money within weeks.

David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 6:00A Associated Press

David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem Take This Job and Shove It and had hits with You Never Even Called Me By My Name and The Ride among others, has died. He was 86. Coe s wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe,...

Shaylen Mehta is a dedicated student and believes in the power of giving back

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/30 5:41A Melody Greene

Shaylen Mehta is ranked No. 2 in his class, and he's a golfer, tutor and a volunteer.

College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 4:56A DJ Beal

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial...

Catch Charlotte Knights baseball on WCCB Thursday & Friday!

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:54A WCCB Staff

Knights baseball is BACK tonight (4/30) and Friday (5/1)! Catch the Charlotte Knights in action with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 PM and first pitch at 7:05 PM! Tune in on WCCB tonight AND Friday...

Up ‘n Adam: Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:50A Adam Wurtzel

GASTONIA, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum to play games from the 1960s through today. The museum features both Arcade games and Pinball machines that are mostly for a pay one price of $14.99. Classics like Mario...

Local nonprofit raising awareness for testicular cancer

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:39A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. April is testicular cancer awareness month and Sav A Nut, a local nonprofit, is hosting an event for the cause. It s happening next Wednesday, at Tap In on Clanton Road from 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Talk, Truth, Tea: “The Neighbors Series” is raking up views on social media

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:27A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You know the saying no drama like neighbor drama Well, there s a Facebook series turning everyday street life into must-watch entertainment. From nosy next-door encounters to unexpected friendships, The Neighbor Series is serving...

UNC Charlotte remembers mass shooting 7 years later

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Thursday marks seven year since a mass shooting at UNC Charlotte. The shooting happened on April 30, 2019, inside a classroom in the Kennedy building on the university s campus. 21-year-old Riley Howell and 19-year-old Ellis Reed...

‘No need to go fast’: Low lake levels mean hazards for N.C. boaters

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/30 2:59A Chloe Salsameda

Water levels in lakes across North Carolina are dropping as the drought continues.

Sunshine taking over Thursday and Friday

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 1:55A Janessa Webb

Thursday brings a break from the rain with a mix of sun and clouds and a much more comfortable feel. Morning lows drop into the upper 50s, and afternoon highs reach the mid 70s with lower humidity. Most of Friday stays dry and warm, with a good...

Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say

WCCB Charlotte 4/29 5:45A DJ Beal

The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents Association dinner and is accused of trying to kill President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag,...

Google facility planned in city of Kannapolis

WCCB Charlotte 4/29 5:19A Shalaunda Bacon

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. Google has signed a lease for a warehouse facility in Kannapolis. The nearly 730,000-square-foot building is located at the Overlook 85 Industrial Park, at Exit 65 off I-85 on Old...

Tracking spotty storms through the day

WCCB Charlotte 4/29 1:22A Janessa Webb

Wednesday morning, expect a soggy start to the day. Rain moves in early and sticks around through the late morning hours with periods of heavier downpours, gusty winds, and even a few rumbles of thunder possible. The second round comes in this...

Nonprofit helps people convicted of crimes rebuild in shifting N.C. job market

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/29 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A Charlotte nonprofit is using Second Chances Month to spotlight its efforts helping justice-involved individuals get employed.