Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 11:43A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down. The decision caps a swift political...

South Carolina homicide suspect captured in Monroe

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:38A DJ Beal

MONROE, N.C. The Monroe Police Department found and captured a homicide suspect in Monroe in connection with a South Carolina homicide. Authorities were notified that a homicide occurred in Chesterfield, South Carolina on Monday morning and...

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:17A DJ Beal

CAIRO (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Britney Spears checks into treatment facility

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 4:16A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a substance abuse treatment facility. This decision follows a March 2026 arrest for driving under the influence. The move is described by representatives as a necessary step for her...

Rise & Chime In: Are grocery store remodels a recipe for frustration?

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 4:09A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You ever walk into your go-to grocery store feeling confident and suddenly it s like a full-on scavenger hunt? They remodel one aisle and now the bread is where the paper towels used to be, the milk s in witness protection, and...

What the Tech: App of the day “Edits”

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:34A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Earlier this month, the FBI warned about potential security risks tied to some smartphone apps developed overseas. The agency didn t name specific ones, but several popular ones have faced scrunity before. Despite these concerns,...

“America Says” game show with John Michael Higgins is back!

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:24A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with the host of popular game show, America Says, John Michael Higgins about the show s new season. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets prepare to host No. 9 seed Miami Heat on Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami heat on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in the first stage of the Eastern Conference SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

PREPARING FOR PROLONGED HEAT MOVING INTO THE REGION

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 1:20A Janessa Webb

A strong ridge of high pressure will build overhead starting Tuesday, and that s going to bring a noticeable and prolonged warm-up through the rest of the week and into next weekend. This isn t just a brief spike in temperatures it s an extended...

Pet of the Week! Meet Jelly

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 11:28P Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- This loving dog is currently at Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control and looking for a forever home.

Text2Win Tickets To The Greensboro Science Center

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 10:00P WCCB Web Staff

Text EXPLORE to 31403 for your chance to win a 4-pack of general admission tickets to the Greensboro Science Center! Two lucky winners will be chosen. Contest ends April 26th, 2026 at 10 AM. The...

April heat wave arrives this week

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 10:18A Gerald Mengel

An April heat wave is on the way to the Carolinas as a dome of high pressure parks itself over the region. Monday will continue the trend of above average temperatures with highs in the low 80s in the Piedmont. These temperatures will be...

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ rockets to $629 million worldwide at the box office

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 9:14A Associated Press

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S....

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 9:10A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week is highlighted by Grammy-winning country singer Zach Bryan, who will be performing at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, April 18th. Click through the gallery to see some of the biggest names...

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

WCCB Charlotte 4/12 7:39A Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. Navy would immediately begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz , after U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan...