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Finger-lickin’ legacy: Colonel Sanders treasures hit the auction block

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:02:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The original KFC headquarters and Claudia Sanders Dinner House are going up for auction in Shelbyville.

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:52:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) his new venture allows fans to draft college stars such as Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith.

”The Effortless Girl” creates easy DIY project

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:05:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Julie Loven, known at the Effortless Girl shows Adam and Taylor a fun project you can do at home with your family.

Rise & Chime In: The fashion point of no return

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:59:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. We ve all done it you spot the perfect outfit, bring it home thinking, I ll definitely wear this! Fast-forward a few months, and it s still sitting in the closet with the tags on and the return deadline is long gone. So today we want...

Father arrested, accused of killing own child

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:32:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) PINEVILLE, N.C. The Pineville Police Department is investigating the homicide of a five-year-old child. Police say they responded to a call at the Sabal Point Apartments just after midnight. When they arrived, the found the child unresponsive with...

Hot and humid conditions continue ahead of weekend change

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:11:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot and breezy. Clouds increase this afternoon. Isolated to widely scattered showers and storms. Highs in the mid 90s. Feeling like 102. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. Friday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Breezy...

Samaritan’s Purse earthquake relief recovery efforts in Venezuela

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:28:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with Samaritan s Purse COO Edward Graham about their earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. Over 700 patients have been seen so far at the organization s Emergency Field Hospital. Two community water filtration...

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:20:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops, and can't retaliate against them for using alternatives.

Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:46:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ATLANTA (AP) Game balls for World Cup matches have become stars in their own right during the tournament. The ball has made headlines with its embedded technology and raised questions among fans, including: Why is everyone expected to promptly toss...

State audit launched into N.C. Opportunity Scholarship voucher program

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:23:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) State officials are auditing a quickly growing school voucher program, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money.

Uptown Live with Charlotte Center City Partners

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:56:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Center City Partners is inviting the community to celebrate the final Uptown Live event of the summer on Thursday, July 9. Brianna Bowers joined Rising to preview the free weekly event, which features live music, DJs, and...

DIY expert shares fun summer projects

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:34:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. DIY Expert Julie Loven shares fun summer projects for families and friends.

Pet of the week: Meet Luna Belle!

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:25:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB) This sweet little lady is happiest curled up near her human or on uninterrupted sniffing sessions at the park. Meet Luna Belle! Luna Belle is potty trained and crate trained. She does not do well with other animals and would be...

MLS All-Star Game coming to Charlotte

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:20:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel welcomed Charlotte FC into the Rising studio to learn more about the MLS All-Star Game happening in Charlotte. The match will take place at Bank of America stadium on Wednesday 7/29 at 8pm. Click HERE for tickets.

Hot and humid with isolated storms ahead of higher weekend rain chances

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:55:40 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Wednesday: Hot. Highs in the mid to upper 90s with heat indices near 104. Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot and breezy. Highs in the mid 90s. Wind gusts up to 20 mph. Friday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Breezy with wind gusts up to 20...

Raleigh considers teen curfew after 'takeovers' led to shootings

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:26:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Nine people were injured in shootings during "teen takeover" events in Raleigh over the July 4 weekend, police said.

Dave Fleming on the 'Meck Dec' and American independence

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) We talk to author and Pulitzer-nominated correspondent Dave Fleming.

Father writes book sharing journey of raising son with autism

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Antonio Tolson said expressing his feelings for the first time was therapeutic.

Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:15:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) PROVO, Utah (AP) The man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt, bought a meal at Chick-fil-A and made contact with people from Kirk s organization, before returning in different clothes to shoot the...

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:06:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ATLANTA (AP) It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn t know when it s beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2...

Mother’s assault on toddler caught on tape during jail visit

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:40:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. Rowan County Sheriff s detectives have been investigating an alleged assault involving a young child. The incident occurred during a video visit with an inmate at the Rowan County Detention Center Annex. Deputies reviewed jail...

Adaptive pickleball clinic brings athletes of all abilities together

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) An adaptive pickleball clinic in Charlotte is helping athletes of all abilities compete, connect and challenge misconceptions.

Rock Hill woman charged with attempted murder

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:02:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ROCK HILL, S.C. A Rock Hill woman has been charged after shooting incident left a victim with life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at a residence on Crawford Road near Highway 501. Officers responded to a home after reports of a physical...

Teens help students struggling with eating disorders

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:27:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Sophie Vasic and Pari Patel at Union County Public Schools made it their mission to raise awareness and support those struggling with eating disorders

Governor Stein signs budget that raises pay for teachers and law enforcement

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:17:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) RALEIGH, N.C. (News Release) Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law, enacting North Carolina s first full state budget in more than two years on Tuesday. The budget enacts pay raises for both teachers and law enforcement. Stein released the...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 6th

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:36:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, July 6th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots July 6th

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:11:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Monday, July 6th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

East Meck robotics team inspires future STEAM leaders

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:45:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Students at East Mecklenburg High School are gaining hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathmatics through Avian Robotics Competition team. The program gives students the opportunity to design, build and...

Hot and humid with isolated strong storms

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:44:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Tuesday: Highs in the mid 90s under mostly sunny skies. Widely scattered PM showers and storms. Wednesday: HOT. Highs in the mid 90s with heat indices near 104. Thursday: Mostly sunny, hot and breezy. Highs in the mid 90s. Wind gusts up to...

U.S. attorney shares tips to avoid elder fraud

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:41:02 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Financial scams targeting older adults remain a growing concern across North Carolina and the country. Russ Ferguson, U.S. attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, joined Rising to discuss the most common scams, how to...

Brandon Jane on music and motherhood

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:15:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel interviewed country artist Brandon Jane about her new music and recording an album surrounding by her husband and kids.

NCDMV: Wait times are down 87% across the state

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:31:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Data shows wait times are down an average of 87% across NC

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a new, real-time bus app

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) North Carolina’s largest school transportation system is run by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Duke cosmologist builds camera for telescope to research the early universe

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Duke physicist and cosmologist builds camera for telescope in Chile's Atacma Desert to research the early universe

Charlotte proposed as host city for 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:34:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The world soccer governing body is expected to pick a host for the tournament in November.

Patriotic celebrations continue for America 250 as City of Randleman hosts 'July 5th Fun Day'

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:51:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “We've been the United States for 250 years, and we've been through a lot. So where else would you be," said Raymond.

Scattered storms this afternoon and evening

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:19:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After days of brutal heat and that heavy, stagnant summer air, we re finally starting to see the pattern loosen a little. It s not exactly a cool-down, but we are heading toward a more unsettled stretch with better rain chances and a little relief...

'I knew it was my calling': North Carolina dentist donates kidney to patient

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A North Carolina dentist selflessly donates a kidney to her patient in need.

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:00:18 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports , provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World...

York County Mugshots June 29th – July 5th

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:00:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the York County mugshots from June 29th July 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.