Plans for new data center in Stokes County creates community backlash

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 9:30A Ashley Van Havere

Stokes County commissioners are scheduled to vote on a rezoning proposal for an AI data center on Tuesday night, following community backlash.

Fee coming for N.C. air travelers without a REAL ID

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 6:15A Justin Pryor

The $45 fee begins Feb. 1, according to the NCDMV, and will be charged before entering the TSA checkpoint.

Buddhist monks captivating U.S. on 'Walk for Peace' to arrive in North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 5:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Buddhist monks are getting viral attention with their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.

Up ‘n Adam: The Serve Pickleball

WCCB Charlotte 1/12 3:11A Adam Wurtzel

CORNELIUS, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to The Serve Pickleball to find out everything they have to offer. The Serve opens at 7am, and features a coffee shop with homemade pastries, plus a full service bar and restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Nick Reiner’s murder trial will be delayed

WCCB Charlotte 1/12 2:33A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA The murder trial for Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner will be delayed . He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances for multiple...

Hornets build a 47-point lead in the 1st half and rout the Jazz 150-95

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 2:30A Associated Press

It was the second-biggest win in franchise history for the Hornets and their largest on the road.

Carolina Panthers believe they 'aren't the same old' team after close playoff loss to LA Rams

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 2:30A Associated Press

"We just showed people that we aren't the old Panthers," cornerback Mike Jackson said.

Rise & Chime: What’s something simple that makes you feel old?

WCCB Charlotte 1/12 2:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew shares the simple things that make them feel old. Hear Kaitlyn talk about today s slang and Joe and James talk about falling asleep earlier.

Man in court for alleged kidnapping in South Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 1/12 2:20A Shalaunda Bacon

CHESTER, S.C. A man is expected to appear in court on kidnapping charges. D arrius Edwards is accused of trying to kidnap a student from Chester Park School Complex back in October. Investigators say he crashed a vehicle and ran towards the...

'Not just because his last name is Toppman': N.C. retiree becomes food rescuer hunger hero

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/12 12:00A Mike Dunston

A North Carolina retiree is on a new mission to rescue perfectly good food that would otherwise be tossed out to feed people who need it most.

Sunny start to workweek, cold snap lurks ahead

WCCB Charlotte 1/11 9:42P James Scott

We re waking up to the coldest morning we ve seen in 2026 thus far; while warmer air swells into the Carolinas through Wednesday, even colder air lurks at the end of the week. Temperatures will struggle to clear the 30s and 40s across the board...

Investigation underway after shooting involving officers in Gastonia

WCCB Charlotte 1/11 2:59A Miles Ruder

Gastonia Police and the SBI are investigating what led up to a shooting inside a convenience store. It all happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday inside Jacob s Food Mart on Gaston Avenue near West Airline Avenue. In a brief news release, Gastonia...

Teen detained in road rage shooting in York County

WCCB Charlotte 1/11 2:25A Miles Ruder

Police in York, South Carolina are investigating a road rage shooting that left one man hurt. Police say it happened late Saturday morning on Alexander Love Highway near York Comprehensive High School. We re told an 18-year-old man and a...

Man's rifle jammed when he tried to shoot deputies, N.C. sheriff says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/9 6:15A Justin Pryor

William Westbrook, 67, faces multiple charges that include attempted first-degree murder and assaulting a female and deputy.

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/9 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

"North Carolina's failure to follow the rules isn't just shameful — it's dangerous," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.