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Pedestrian dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) DENVER (AP) A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a pedestrian on the runway of the Denver International Airport during takeoff, airport authorities said, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate. The plane, on route from Denver...

Golden Globes announces AI rules

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:17:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Golden Globes announced new rules for artificial intelligence submissions. According to the updated guidelines, all submissions must include disclosure describing anything AI generated. Submissions will be evaluated based on human-created...

Appeals court upholds conviction of stepfather in Madalina Cojocari case

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:28:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of Christopher Palmiter. Palmiter is the stepfather of missing Cornelius girl Madalina Cojocari, who was last seen in 2022. Palmiter was convicted of failing to report her disappearance,...

Speed limit changes in Matthews aim to improve safety

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:22:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Speed limits were recently lowered on McKee Road, Pleasant Plains Road and Weddington Road in Matthews as the town battles growth.

CMPD investigating deadly crash on I-85

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:24:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened on Interstate 85 overnight. It happened around 2:30 a.m. on I-85 south near mile marker 31. That is near Little Rock Road in west Charlotte. Few details about the collision are...

Man tied to Brooks Sandwich House shooting convicted in 3 more murders

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:18:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A convicted killer tied to one of Charlotte s most heartbreaking murders is now linked to even more bloodshed. Steven Staples, already serving life in prison for the 2019 killing of beloved Brooks Sandwich House owner Scott Brooks, has now been...

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:30:40 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) TOKYO (AP) Nintendo s annual profit surged 52% in the last fiscal year, lifted by solid sales of its Switch 2 machines and software, the company announced Friday. The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises also...

Golf tournament creating economic boom for region

Sat, 09 May 2026 04:32:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Truist Championship at Quail Hollow is putting Charlotte in the global spotlight this week, and the payoff could be huge. Governor Josh Stein says the golf tournament is expected to drive $125 million in economic impact for the Charlotte region...

Concord, Kannapolis move to mandatory water restrictions

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:28:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The rain over the past two days was a start, but we still have a long way to go to get out of this drought. Concord and Kannapolis are moving to mandatory water restrictions starting next Friday, and that would include a limited lawn watering...

John Berry on “Queen City Country: Legends” this Sunday

Fri, 08 May 2026 03:26:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel previewed this week s brand new episode of Queen City Country: Legends featuring John Berry.

Bright sunny skies with spring like temperatures

Fri, 08 May 2026 02:34:36 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Happy Friday morning! We re waking up to clearing skies, cool air, and a forecast that does not get much better for early May. Today is shaping up to be the nicest day we ve had all week. Expect sunshine from start to finish with afternoon...

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:15:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the first week of the highly popular and lucrative showcase without substantially...

Nonprofit encourages family conversations with youth after violent events in Forsyth County

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “I think it was more like not knowing where to start,” said Mara Camacho of Forsyth County. “It's what really held me a little back.”

Top sporting events around Charlotte | May 7th – May 13th

Thu, 07 May 2026 11:14:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Charlotte hosts the PGA Truist Championship, Wingate men s lacrosse and several other matchups this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Hornets give coach Charles Lee a contract extension after 25-win improvement

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:18:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets gave head coach Charles Lee a contract extension on Thursday following a season in which the team improved its win total by 25 games. Details of Lee s new deal was not released by the team. Charles has done...

Nonprofit tackling homelessness asks for funding support

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition said its funding from government sources ran out in April.

Charlotte man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:06:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A man was sentenced to life in prison after a Mecklenburg County jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in a 2020 shooting. Joshua McClain, 32, was found guilty as charged for the shooting death of 43-year-old LaMar McNeil. He...

David and Nicole Tepper commit $1 million to girls flag football across Carolinas

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced Thursday a $1 million commitment to support girls high school flag football programs across North Carolina and South Carolina. The contribution comes after the North Carolina...

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:51:20 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LAS VEGAS (AP) Handguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect. Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states sent a letter...

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles resigns after 9 years in office

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:20:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has been the honor of my life,” Mayor Vi Lyles said. She says she will resign early, effective June 30.

Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:07:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday asked to cancel his upcoming court appearance in North Carolina, saying it was unnecessary because he already surrendered in Virginia and gone before a judge for allegedly threatening...

Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:02:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer. Wasn t overly excited to share this news but it is what it is, Garcia wrote on his Facebook page. We have a great...

Group works to preserve 4,000 acres at Tuckertown Reservoir

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:46:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) For the last 30 years, the North Carolina Wildlife commission has leased the land. But recently, the owners put about 4,000 acres up for sale.

Clarence Thomas becomes the second longest-serving Supreme Court justice in American history

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:20:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The first baby boomer on the Supreme Court hit a milestone on Thursday, becoming the second-longest serving justice in history at a time when his influence has never seemed greater. Once an outlier on the nation s highest court,...

Georgia woman charged in Rowan County jury duty scam

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:55:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A Georgia woman is facing charges in connection to a jury duty scam in Rowan County, according to the Rowan County Sheriff s Office. The sheriff s office said residents were receiving calls from people impersonating law enforcement that they missed a...

Mayor Vi Lyles announces that she will not seek re-election and resign from office in June

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:33:13 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will not seek re-election in November 2027 and will resign early from the Office of the Mayor effective June 30. Mayor Lyles was first elected as Mayor in 2017. Serving as Charlotte s...

High School Scholar stands out for leadership both on and off the field

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:25:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Camden Ford is a multi-sport athlete who also hold students offices with four different organizations.

Canvas hack: North Carolina schools investigating what the breach means

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:38:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Hackers broke into Canvas, a system used by many school districts in North Carolina and nationally. They may have accessed staff and student data.

New show “Mom’s the Bride” flips the weddings script

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:48:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Moms are usually helping plan the wedding, but in a new series on Hallmark+, they re the ones walking down the aisle. Hosted by Erin Cahill, Mom s the Bride follows adult daughters as they help plan the weddings of their mothers. The...

Up ‘n Adam: The Craic

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:36:24 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to check out The Craic , a new Irish Gastropub in SouthPark. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:23:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) There are a lot of places to buy shoes, and a store with a great selection can make all the difference! In this week s Carolina Insight, Amanda Wood from The Shoe Market talks about how their selection is among the best in the region, and how their...

Rain and storms continuing through the afternoon

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:07:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) *Charlotte has had 1.83 of rain making this the biggest rain event since August 2025 (8 months)* Keep the umbrella close by today as it s a soggy setup through mid afternoon. Rain chances stay high all day, and we could even mix in a few rumbles of...

Rising summer camp costs in North Carolina create challenges for families

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Families across North Carolina are seeing higher summer camp prices this year, forcing some parents to rely on scholarships and financial assistance.

Global pharma company Novartis plans $220-million RTP investment

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:28:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Novartis says it’s a big step in bringing end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing over to the U.S.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 5th

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:38:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

US Navy returns to Charlotte this week

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:58:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The U.S. Navy is back in Charlotte for the first time in nearly 20 years this week. About 75 sailors representing a wide range of careers will be out in the community throughout the week visiting schools, nonprofits and local...

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:51:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN in 1980, has died at age 87. CNN reported that he died Wednesday, citing a...

Wellness Wednesday: Sea moss watermelon juice

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:49:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC- Sea Moss Watermelon Juice. This powerhouse combination is not only delicious, but also packed with benefits for your overall health and well-being. Sea moss is known for its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while...

Gaston County Mugshots May 5th

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:43:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Up ‘n Adam: National Tennis Month

Wed, 06 May 2026 04:18:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) INDIAN LAND, S.C. Adam Wurtzel met Todd Upchurch of Serve It Up Tennis Academy to celebrate National Tennis Month, and the health benefits of playing the sport.