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April heat wave arrives this week

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:18:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) An April heat wave is on the way to the Carolinas as a dome of high pressure parks itself over the region. Monday will continue the trend of above average temperatures with highs in the low 80s in the Piedmont. These temperatures will be accompanied...

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:14:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday....

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:10:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week is highlighted by Grammy-winning country singer Zach Bryan, who will be performing at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, April 18th. Click through the gallery to see some of the biggest names and...

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:39:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ISLAMABAD (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would immediately begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz , after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan ended without an agreement or next diplomatic steps...

Judge extends restraining order on $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:03:09 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A federal judge has extended an emergency restraining order on the $6.2 billion merger between local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna for one week. Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV have sued to stop the merger, arguing it would raise how much you...

FAA asking video gamers to apply for ATC jobs

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:57:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Federal Aviation Administration is turning to an unlikely talent pool to fix a critical shortage of air traffic controllers. The agency is recruiting video gamers because of their quick thinking, focus, and ability to manage complex situations...

Suspect charged after reported disturbance at Birkdale Village

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:41:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Police arrested one suspect after a reported disturbance at Birkdale Village on Saturday night, according to the Huntersville Police Department. Around 7:30 p.m., police responded to the Huntersville shopping center after receiving a report of a...

Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:04:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) The win puts Carolina within one point of securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

9 hurt in east Charlotte crash

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:52:06 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Nine people were hurt after a crash in east Charlotte on Saturday night. It happened around 7 p.m. on Eastway Drive near East Sugar Creek Road. Medic says two of the victims have serious injuries and the other seven have minor injuries. No other...

First responders train on water rescue on Lake Norman ahead of boating season

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:41:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Nearly 80 first responders participated in the N.C. Waters area training on Lake Norman.

LIVE today on WCCB: Anthem Rugby Carolina vs. Seattle Seawolves

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:00:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LIVE today on WCCB: It s a big matchup on home turf not to be missed! Anthem Rugby Carolina is back at home taking on the Seattle Seawolves! Catch every hit and every moment LIVE on WCCB, beginning at 4 PM today (April 12th)! Click here for more from...

Central N.C. town celebrating 250th anniversary of Halifax Resolves

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A three-day event to remember the 250th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves takes place this weekend.

John Metchie ready to share his truth with the Panthers

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:17 Z

(Panthers News) The free agent receiver is reuniting with his college quarterback and looking to represent as he starts this next phase of his life and career with the Panthers.

Achoo! Breaking down allergies by month

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Allergens change throughout the year.

2026 Draft Preview: Wide Receiver

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:32:18 Z

(Panthers News) Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the wide receiver class, breaking down their college careers, and how they might impact an NFL club like the Carolina Panthers.

Jordyn Tyson getting one percent better each and every day

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:32:05 Z

(Panthers News) The first-round wide receiver prospect reflects on his competitive background, surprise ascension, and what he's working on as he prepares for the NFL.

N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

Knights baseball is back, LIVE on WCCB! Pre-game starts at 6:30 PM, first pitch at 7:00 PM.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:31:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) More information to follow.

Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:03:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices , which have spiked sharply since the war in the...

Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:43:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) A former New York City police sergeant was sentenced Thursday to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of ice and drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died. Erik Duran, 38, was...

Melania Trump holds extraordinary White House event to deny ties to Epstein, knowledge of his crimes

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:02 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the stories are completely false and calling accusations that she was somehow involved smears about me. Reading an...

Motorcyclist killed in Stallings crash after driver runs red light, police say

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:08:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A motorcyclist died from a car crash in Union County on Wednesday night, according to the Stallings Police Department. It happened around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Stallings Road and Guion Lane. Police said a Toyota Tacoma entered the...

Lincolnton woman accused of embezzling $80K from church in Iron Station

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:23:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LINCOLN COUNTY, N.C. (News Release) On April 8, 2026, Hope R. Corley was arrested in connection with an embezzlement investigation involving Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, located in Iron Station. On March 4, 2026, the Lincoln County Sheriff s...

Carolina Panthers 2026 Mock Draft Report, version 6.0

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:58 Z

(Panthers News) Check out a collection of who media outlets are projecting for the Panthers at No. 19 overall in the 2026 NFL draft, in our mock draft version 6.0.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:08:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) April is National Foot Health Awareness Month! As a locally owned business in Greensboro, NC, The Shoe Market is focusing on helping people feel better, especially as it relates to their foot health. In this week s Carolina Insight, Amanda Wood from...

LIVE tonight & Friday on WCCB: Charlotte Knights vs. Memphis Redbirds

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Knights baseball is back on WCCB this Thursday (4/9) and Friday (4/10)! Make sure you re tuned in early at 6:30 PM for the pre-game show, your inside look at everything happening with the team, then stay with us for first pitch at 7:00 PM as the...

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq's a rare athlete, bringing plenty of options

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:39:29 Z

(Panthers News) His athletic testing numbers at the combine were unusual for a man of his size, and he brings a different kind of player to the position.

Cabarrus County roads to receive upgrade

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:58:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CABARRUS CO., N.C. The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.8 million contract to improve more than nine miles of roads in Cabarrus County. Albemarle contractor NJR Group Inc. will deliver the project that includes milling, patching,...

Rise & Chime In: Did you wear hand-me-downs?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:50:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Did your childhood wardrobe come straight from your sibling s closet? Whether you proudly rocked those hand-me-downs or secretly plotted your fashion escape, we re talking about the styles we inherited love em or resent em!

Tallk, Truth, Tea: Dax Shepard defends wife’s social media post

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:43:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA During an episode of his Armchair Expert podcast , Dax Shepard defended his wife, Kristen Bell , against intense social media backlash stemming from a tone-deaf anniversary post. In October 2025, Bell shared a post celebrating their...

Wells Fargo invests in West Boulevard corridor

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:37:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTE, N.C. Wells Fargo announced a $6 million philanthropic investment specifically focused on driving economic growth in West Charlotte , North Carolina. The announcement was made at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) alongside local leaders,...

Up ‘n Adam: Charlotte SHOUT 2026

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:25:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to check out some of the unique things to see and do at Charlotte SHOUT . Happening across Uptown Charlotte now through April 19th, the festival features music, art and and food that celebrates culture and community....

The First Hurricane Season Outlook Drops Today From Colorado State University

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:53:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Today marks the first real checkpoint for hurricane season. Colorado State University is releasing its initial outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, giving us an early look at how things are shaping up before the season officially begins on...

Early morning frost concerns turning into sunny skies

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:32:13 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Thursday is starting off on a chilly note, with some areas waking up to temperatures in the 30s. This could very well be the last truly cold morning we see until fall, so soak it in while it lasts. From here on out, the trend is up. As we move...

Scores killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran ceasefire doesn’t apply there

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:36:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BEIRUT (AP) Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran . Lebanon s health ministry said at least...

Running back Rahsul Faison ready to bring ample experience to his NFL dream

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:18:22 Z

(Panthers News) The South Carolina running back has had a long road to get to this point, but he never doubted it would happen. Now, it's about proving to teams he still has a lot more in the tank.

2026 Draft Preview: Running Backs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:18:15 Z

(Panthers News) Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the running backs class, examining what they have done over their college career and what they might bring to an NFL club, like the Carolina Panthers.

Up ‘n Adam: “Westside Story” at the Knothole Foundation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas to learn more about a baseball competition featuring six different high school teams from across Charlotte. Westside Story begins today with the final match-up happening...

Pet of the week: Meet Jelly

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:50:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Help a furry friend find a forever home! Tune in to WCCB News Rising every Wednesday to see an animal from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control be featured on the Pet of the Week Segment.

What the Tech: FBI issues warning about popular apps

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:41:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The FBI is warning Americans to delete certain apps from their phones. Apps owned by Chinese companies, including popular platforms like Temu, CapCut, and Shein are, according to the FBI, capturing personal information and user data....