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Tanker explosion at Mooresville bottling plant leaves 1 dead, and 1 injured

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:14:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MOORESVILLE, NC- The tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded Tuesday morning at the Carolina Beverage Group LLC at 110 Barley Park Lane. Fire officials on scene confirmed one person died in the explosion and one person was injured who was...

What the Tech: How to cleanup your desktop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:10:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC For people who work from home, keeping a tidy workspace is one of the hardest parts of the job. Wires, paper, chargers and random clutter can take up a lot of deskspace. Our consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker shows us a few...

Voices of East Charlotte

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:10:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The former site of the Eastland Mall is on it s way to being developed into something everyone in the community can enjoy. Jacinda and Flyty Jacobs highlight the history of the area and shows what s coming next.

Rise & Chime In: Do you re-watch the same movies & shows?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:56:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C You know that one show you ve seen a hundred times and still hit play like it s brand new? Or are you the type who watches it once and says, Alright, next! ? This morning, we re talking repeat watchers vs. one-and-done viewers are you...

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:54:09 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a whole civilization will die...

Talk, Truth, Tea: CBS announces Stephen Colbert’s replacement

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:47:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen will replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS following Colbert s final show on May 21, 2026. Byron Allen is paying CBS to take over the time slot, which is part of a move by the network to...

Slightly warmer Tuesday with sunny skies

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:26:20 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) We re waking up to a much cooler and drier air mass settling in behind that recent front, and it s going to be sticking around for the next few days. Afternoon highs will stay on the cooler side, generally in the upper 60s to low 70s, with noticeably...

AI ‘eating up’ crucial computer chips as prices soar

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) An important cog in the devices we use for almost everything these days is getting more expensive.

Volunteers pack food for North Carolina students’ spring break

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Some families struggle to have enough food to feed the kids while they’re out of school. These volunteers help make sure students don’t go hungry.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees busy month of rescues

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:47:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) March was a busy month of rescues at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Officials are reminding people of safety tips

CMPD investigating homicide in north Charlotte

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:39:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is on scene investigating a homicide. The police department says it happened in the 5700 block of Cardington Court around 2 a.m. Details of what led to the shooting were not made...

Cooler temperatures arrive early this week

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:05:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Easter rain is beginning to slowly work out of the WCCB Charlotte viewing area. Rain will be completely gone by 8pm, but most of us will be dry by 6pm this evening. Overnight, cooler air works in and most of us will start our Monday off on a chilly...

It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:40:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Mixed reviews didn t dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie. The Illumination and Nintendo co-production earned $130.9 million over the...

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:15:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week is highlighted by Grammy-winning rapper and icon Cardi B, who will be performing at the Spectrum Center on Sunday, April 12th. Click through the gallery to see some of the biggest names and...

Man killed, woman rescued in overnight Monroe house fire

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:37:42 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MONROE, N.C. A 59-year-old man is dead after a house fire in Monroe early Sunday morning, according to the Union County Sheriff s Office. It happened around 3 a.m. at a home on Secrest Shortcut Road. Deputies arrived at the scene with half the home...

Hate charges filed in shooting near LGBTQ club in South Carolina

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:33:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. On Wednesday, a suspect fired shots in the parking lot of the Pulse Ultra Club just before 11 a.m., hitting the window and windshield of the owner s SUV. Police arrested Timothy Truitt Jr. that same day just a few hours after they...

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:11:18 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) A smoky wildfire in southern California that broke out a day earlier and prompted evacuation orders was mostly under control Saturday afternoon, fire officials said. Encompassing roughly 6.3 square miles (about 16 square...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 4th

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:35:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Saturday, April 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

US aviator rescued as Trump vows strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:41:20 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The United States said Sunday it rescued a service member missing behind enemy lines since Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Donald Trump escalated pressure on Tehran with a new looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz....

Gaston County Mugshots April 4th

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:30:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Saturday, April 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Sam’s Club raising membership prices

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:35:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Sam s Club says it will raise its membership prices. The $10 increase will go into effect on May 1. A basic membership will cost $60 per year. The plus version will be twice that. However, the Walmart-owned company says those numbers will be able to...

Original C-3PO head sells for over $1 million at auction

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:34:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Holy Grail of sci-fi collectibles has been sold. A Star Wars fan paid a hefty price at auction for the original C-3PO head. It was used in the iconic 1980 film The Empire Strikes Back, and features light-up eyes and the original wiring. Auction...

Stores open and closed on Easter Sunday

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) As Easter Sunday approaches, shopping experts at RetailMeNot have compiled a comprehensive list of stores that will be open and closed. Whether you need to do a last-minute grocery run or just want to know your options, RetailMeNot has you covered....

Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:38:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) PHOENIX (AP) Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma s coaching rivalry has had something for everyone on and off the court. It reached a dramatic peak Friday night, and the heated exchange between them stirred all the elements that make their matchups...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 3rd

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:30:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, April 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots April 3rd

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:09:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, April 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Switch your ceiling fan to spin the other way

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Now that it's warming up, it's time to switch the direction of your ceiling fan to optimize cool air.

Pop showers and a few storms Friday, mostly dry

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:50:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Good Friday morning! It s a warm and slightly more humid start to the day, and that trend will stick with us through the afternoon. Expect highs to climb into the low to mid 80s, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. As we head into the...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 1st

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:54:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Wednesday, April 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

North Carolina Supreme Court throws out longtime suit over education funding

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:34:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday threw out longtime litigation over education funding in the state, a decision that s likely to keep intact the power to decide how much money to spend and where with the legislature, not...

Big South to sponsor women’s flag football as its 19th sport starting in 2027-28

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:24:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Big South Conference will be the first league in Division I sponsoring women s flag football as its 19th sport starting with the 2027-28 year. Big South Commissioner Sherika A. Montgomery said Tuesday that the sport had been...

Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:13:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran. A Pentagon official, who spoke on condition of...

Suspect wanted for convenience store robbery in Lancaster, deputies say

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:22:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LANCASTER, S.C. Deputies are searching for a man wanted for robbing a convenience store in Lancaster on Saturday, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff s Office. Around noon on March 28, deputies say a man robbed The Forks convenience store off...

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:59:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The number of Americans applying for jobless aid for the week ending...

2 arrested for bomb threats in Cleveland County

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:25:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SHELBY, N.C. Two people were arrested after two bomb threats were made in Cleveland County on Wednesday, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff s Office. On April 1, officials say the Cleveland County Clerk s Office received two bomb threats...

McDonald’s tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After two years of tweaks to its value menu, McDonald s has a new strategy: keep it simple. The fast-food giant s budget-focused McValue menu will have 10 items that each cost under $3 starting April 21. The breakfast items include hash browns or a...

Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) In rain, snow and bitter cold, a steady drumbeat of small protests have been held in recent months on the Ohio State University main campus with a single goal in mind: removing billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner s name from...

Top sporting event around April 2nd – April 8th

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:05:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Following opening week for the Charlotte Knights, the Kannapolis Cannonballers have their home opener this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:35:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says Pam Bondi is out as his attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department s culture of independence from the White House, oversaw large-scale firings of career...

Up ‘n Adam: Mamma Mia

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:05:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Belk Theater for a preview of Mamma Mia , as well as a fun dance lesson. Up n Adam spoke to Grant Reynolds, who plays Sky in the touring production. Reynolds also was part of the cast of the Broadway...