Say Yes! To Own Your Success book helps people repurpose their lives

WCCB Charlotte 1/13 2:55A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ron Stein is an Academy Award nominated producer. His new book, Say yes to own your success is about saying yes strategically to unlock potential, not blindly accepting everything, but rather removing self-imposed barriers to...

Rise & Chime In: Old skool slang that we refuse to retire

WCCB Charlotte 1/13 2:38A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising crew talks about the old slang words that we still use today. See which ones they keep in rotation in their own vocabulary.

Tasty Tuesday: French Toast

WCCB Charlotte 1/13 2:35A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Chef Jamir Waters is back in the kitchen for another Tasty Tuesday. He s cooking homemade French Toast with an apple compote topping.

Warmer & windier Tuesday, major cold snap lurks ahead

WCCB Charlotte 1/12 9:50P James Scott

Our second Tuesday of 2026 is off to another chilly start, but temperatures warm up nicely near 60 this afternoon as sunny skies and southwesterly winds take control of the Carolinas. Expect more of the same on Wednesday, although clouds will...

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...