Residents push back as N.C. county reboots process for data center plan

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 10:54A Charles Duncan, Sasha Strong, As

A plan to build a data center in Stokes County is back at square one after county commissioners voided a key zoning approval.

N.C. company building drone defense equipment for U.S. military

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 10:30A Chloe Salsameda

A Mooresville-based defense contractor is deploying equipment to the U.S. military to shoot down enemy drones overseas.

High Point Central senior dances to the top of her class, mentors young kids

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 9:30A Ashley Van Havere

High School Scholar Hannah Sutherby volunteers at a High Point elementary school once a week to mentor a young student.

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 7:19A Associated Press

Hezbollah said in a statement that any truce must apply across all Lebanese territory.

Rising gas prices hit Lake Norman boating businesses as season begins

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 6:23A Arin Cotel-Altman

Boat rental companies say fuel costs are up about a dollar per gallon since the start of the war in Iran.

Levine Museum of the New South receives chocolate grant

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 5:44A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- A Charlotte history museum is getting a sweet boost and turning it into a free experience for kids this summer. The Levine Museum of the New South has been awarded a $6300 grant from the American Heritage Chocolate Society, funded...

What the Tech: Budget-friendly MacBook

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 5:03A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC As gradutation season approaches, many parents are looking for practicle gifts to set their students up for success, and a laptop is often at the top of that list. For years, Apple Inc. products like the MacBook have been among the...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Katy Perry facing assault allegations

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 3:42A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Katy Perry is currently under investigation by Australian police following sexual assault allegations made by actor Ruby Rose . The claims, which Perry has denied as categorically false and reckless lies, relate to an alleged...

Rise & Chime In: Are your parking skills elite or embarrassing?

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 3:38A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s be honest for a second parking can really reveal who you are as a driver. Are you sliding into that tight spot like a total pro on the first try or are you doing the slow roll-by like, nope, not today, and circling...

Narcan vending machines added in Gaston County

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 3:18A Shalaunda Bacon

GASTONIA, N.C. Gaston County Emergency Management officials have installed Narcan vending machines in several locations. They re each stocked Naloxone, test strips, hygiene kits, and safe sex kits....

Record Breaking Warmth with extreme Fire drought conditions

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 2:04A Janessa Webb

Thursday and Friday keep the heat cranked up around here, and it s going to feel much more like early summer than spring. We re talking upper 80s to near 90 both days with plenty of sunshine and very little in the way of relief. It also stays...

NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep aims to tackle costly problem

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 7:25A Nick Buffo

The annual NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep is happening between April 17 and April 25.

Mediators move closer to extending U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 4:51A Associated Press

The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

New details out on Disney subdivision in N.C., but environmental questions remain

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 3:00A Sydney McCoy, Charles Duncan

Developers released new details on the Disney-themed subdivision planned for Pittsboro and Chatham County.

90s moving in with increased fire threat

WCCB Charlotte 4/15 12:11A Janessa Webb

We re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn t want to budge. That dry air continues to be a big concern, keeping fire danger elevated across the area. It won t take much for anything to spark...