Man arrested in 33-year-old sexual assault cold case in Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 11:19A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police arrested a man in connection to a 33-year-old sexual assault cold case in Charlotte. In the early morning hours of July 9, 1993, a suspect broke into a 79-year-old woman s home...

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 10:37A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line. On Thursday, Warner Bros....

Mecklenburg County deputy fired after domestic violence arrest

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 10:35A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A Mecklenburg County Sheriff s Office deputy was fired after being arrested for a domestic violence incident that happened at his home on Wednesday. Police received a call around noon...

Top sporting events around Charlotte | Arpil 23rd – April 29th

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 9:37A DJ Beal

The Charlotte Checkers host the opening round of the Calder Cup playoffs and there s plenty of teams hitting the diamond for sports fans this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

LaGuardia firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before crash but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 9:23A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn stop, stop,...

Tiny North Carolina town honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 9:15A Associated Press

ELLERBE, N.C.. (AP) Andre The Giant, a towering menace in the wrestling ring but a gentle giant on the movie screen, is being honored with a roadside marker in his beloved adopted small town in North Carolina. Officials plan to unveil the marker...

North Carolina woman held on $10M bond in alleged plot to attack Houston synagogue members

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 8:37A Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina woman has been charged with participating in a conspiracy to attack members of a Texas synagogue designed to kill as many Jews as possible by driving through a congregation, according to court documents....

Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 5:32A Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to shoot and kill small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump s post on social media came...

Up ‘n Adam: Slick City Action Park

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 5:28A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to Slick City Action Park to slide his way through the fun! Located in South Charlotte, Slick City Action Park has 10 unique slides, all providing a different experience from mild to thrilling. The park also has...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Jelly Roll admits to gaining 12 lbs.

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 4:31A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Singer, Jelly Roll admist to falling off the wagon as he continues on his weight-loss journey. He says he s gained 12 pounds. The singer blames the weight gain on holiday eating and an injury that prevented him from working out....

Rise & Chime In: Should kids be allowed at weddings?

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 4:25A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s talk weddings love is in the air, the outfits are on point, the music is just right and then right in the middle of the vows, you hear a tiny voice or a full-on meltdown. It happens! So here s the big question...

What the Tech: Wi-Fi Scams

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 3:51A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Free Wi-Fi can feel like a lifesaver when traveling or spending time at a coffee shop. But before tapping connect , there s a scam cybercrimminals have been using for years that users should know about. Our consumer technology...

Bright sunny skies and 80s this afternoon

WCCB Charlotte 4/23 1:28A Janessa Webb

*Increased Fire Danger* This morning starts off mild and comfortable, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s under clear skies. As we head through the day, temperatures warm into the mid 80s with plenty of sunshine and dry air in place. It s just...

Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/22 3:59A Associated Press

The attacks came after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran.

One dead after shooting at police, officer injured, Asheville officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/22 2:27A Charles Duncan

A person was shot and killed after they fired a gun at police officers in Asheville Tuesday night, officials say.