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Talk, Truth, Tea: Eric Nolan Grant of the O’Jays talks movie projects, legacy and farewell

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:21:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Love Train, Back Stabbers, and a whole lot of soul! O jays singer Eric Nolan Grant joins us to talk about saying farewell, his film projects, and teaming up with Glenn Jones.

Wegmans prepares for next week’s grand opening in Ballantyne

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:04:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The highly anticipated arrival of Wegmans in Ballantyne is less than a week away, and excitement is peaking for local shoppers. The supermarket is putting the finishing touches on its new location ahead of its official opening next...

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for ’80s hits like ‘You Are My Lady,’ dies at 70

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:15:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth 80s hits Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) and You Are My Lady, has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his official Instagram account confirmed Jackson died...

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:02:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump s unpopularity,...

Messi caps Argentina farewell with a penalty and 2 assists in a 3-0 win over Benin

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:42:12 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BUENOS AIRES., Argentina (AP) Lionel Messi turned his official farewell to Argentina into a gala performance, contributing a penalty and two assists in a 3-0 win over Benin on Tuesday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, where the crowd offered...

Wellness Wednesday: Green Juice Challenge Results

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:22:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. It is Wellness Wednesday, and our friend Harold Leffall is back but this morning he s not letting us just sit here and talk about getting healthy! Harold is putting the Rising crew to the test with a Green Juice Challenge. He s got...

Rise & Chime In: Do you make your bed every day?

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:13:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Okay, before you leave the house in the morning, do you HAVE to make your bed or are those covers still exactly where you threw them when the alarm went off? And while we re talking beds, what about all those decorative pillows? Two...

What September’s jobs report means for your money

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:56:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, a sign hiring is slowing as many Americans continue to feel pressure from higher everyday costs. Ken Johnson, chief investment officer of InvestorBloc , joined WCCB Rising to...

Temperature warm through Thursday, watching for tropical impacts this weekend

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:29:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Tropical Storm Isaias: As of the 5 am update from the National Hurricane Center, tropical storm Isaias has formed. This is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast. Landfall will likely be somewhere along the coast of...

1 person killed in early morning shooting in Charlotte

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:13:42 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A person died after an early morning shooting in North Charlotte on Wednesday. The shooting happened shortly after 5 a.m. along Statesville Road near Spector Drive. Paramedics initially said the person was taken to the hospital with...

Thrift store turning donated items into free groceries

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A new thrift store in the mountains is using donated goods and turning them into free groceries.

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:37:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf. This system is forecast to become a hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast. Storm surge, strong winds, tornadoes and heavy rains that could lead to flash flooding all possible from Mississippi...

Outer Banks beach nourishment project stopped for endangered species deaths

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:02:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A beach renourishment project at Buxton, on the North Carolina Outer Banks, was halted at 95% complete after too many engangered sea turtles died.

One month in: New Hanover County Schools faces challenges, major ballot question in November

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Mold, bus drivers, academic wins and aging buildings have defined the first month of school in New Hanover County. Now voters decide what comes next.

Is North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race over? Behind the scenes of Roy Cooper’s campaign

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Roy Cooper’s top consultant joins a month out from the election to talk about the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate’s campaign.

The ACC's quest for respect in football is eternal. The fight is starting early in 2026

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:41:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi thinks some of the issues stem from people focusing on 'brand name' in conferences like the Big Ten and SEC.

Hornets point guard Coby White to miss preseason with calf strain

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:32:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Hornets said updates on White will be provided when more is known about the extent of the injury.

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:12:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) His second wife, Lori Bakker, said in a statement that Bakker died Monday. His cause of death was not immediately clear.

Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:05:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ASSOCIATED PRESS Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful The PTL Club TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died. He was 86. Bakker died Monday,...

'We try to do our part': Winston-Salem church holds food fundraiser at Carolina Classic Fair for 15th year

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:07:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “With this we’re putting our feet to the floor and our hands to the pine, so we’re making it work,” said Claudette Lindsay.

TONIGHT ON WCCB: Charlotte Independence vs. Sarasota @ 7pm!

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:01:05 Z

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NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:42:06 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The hats and flags and T-shirts carrying the No. 77 of NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar were flying unapologetically, and almost defiantly, over Kansas Speedway last weekend, days after a pit-road fracas at Bristol in which the up-and-coming Cup Series...

US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:27:16 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high...

Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:49:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform designed to stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue, saying it sets boundaries that could have stopped previous breaches. The announcement of the company s Open Agent Safety Platform...

TODAY ON WCCB: SOCON Football: Wofford @ Furman starts at 2pm, followed by Tennessee Tech @ Western Carolina at 6pm!

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:01:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) More information to follow.

FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:33:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau s history where this institution fell short, according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It...

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host public celebration of life for Kyle Busch

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:44:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CONCORD, N.C. Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a public Celebration of Life for NASCAR icon Kyle Busch on Friday, Oct. 9, track officials announced. The memorial ceremony will take place directly at the start/finish line of the 1.5-mile oval track...

Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:02:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) With early voting already underway, a question worrying some voters is what role if any immigration enforcement officers might have at polling places through Election Day. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don t plan...

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:21:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska s Katmai National Park and Preserve. The nonprofit running the longstanding contest announced that the bear, known for his pacifist...

Emergency rule aims to curb bear interactions in Buncombe County

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:17:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The interactions can be deadly for pets. Officials reported that five pets died, two were injured, and two people were hurt over about four months.

Artisan Ice Sculptures appearing at PastryCon

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:01:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel stepped outside onto the Rising terrace for a unique lesson from Artisan Ice Sculptures . Based in Concord, owner Nathan Moran will be designing these beautiful sculptures at PastryCon, happening this weekend at the...

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:32:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Carolina Panthers are preparing to face the Detroit Lions without both starting cornerbacks, who are on injured reserve.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell performs his new song

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:25:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Gospel singer, Josiah Russel performs his new song on Rising.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell talks about his music & what’s next

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:13:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Our next guest is blending faith, music, creativity and a little personality along the way! Gospel and inspirational artist Josiah Russell is preparing for a big 2027, including his upcoming single Your Love. He s also built an...

Hot Friday ahead of weekend rain

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:06:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90. Saturday: It will not be an all day washout as the first half of the day looks to be mostly dry. Isolated showers will then numerous to widespread by the...

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

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) 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

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:41:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) 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

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:14:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) 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

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:57:24 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) 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. Use...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:51:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) 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 Mi...