Chantal causes flash floods, damages after dropping torrential rain on parts of N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/7 2:45A Justin Pryor

Crews across parts of North Carolina are still working to assess damages and help people impacted by the storm.

Spicy start to workweek

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 10:35P James Scott

July s first full workweek gets off to a spicy start as the remnants of former Tropical Storm Chantal spin off to our northeast. Highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 90s this Monday afternoon, aided by southwesterly winds and plentiful sunshine....

73-year-old killed in Lincoln County crash

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 6:15A Miles Ruder

DENVER, N.C. A 73-year-old woman woman is dead after a crash in Lincoln County on Saturday. It happened in Denver on Beth Haven Church Road near Blue Sky Drive around 2:30 p.m. Police say a Cadillac, driven by 18-year-old Jomar Talbert, crossed...

Armed woman shot by police in Rock Hill

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 5:23A Miles Ruder

ROCK HILL, S.C. An armed woman was shot by police after aiming at York County deputies and a police chase, according to the sheriff s office. Around 6 p.m. Saturday, deputies responded to Nassaw Circle and Young Warrior Town Drive in regards to a...

CMPD officer shot, suspect arrested in Uptown

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 2:21A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An officer was shot and a suspect is in custody following an altercation in Uptown early Sunday morning. Around 6:15 a.m., an off-duty officer responded to the 600 block of North Church Street. When the officer arrived, police said...

Tropical Storm Chantal to bring local impacts Sunday

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 10:25A Gerald Mengel

The Carolinas are first on the dock for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season as Tropical Storm Chantal churns towards the Myrtle Beach area. Chantal is currently a weak tropical storm with winds of 45 mph. With that said, the storm is expected to...

Economists raise alarm over economy

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 5:57A WCCB Web Staff

The job market is continuing to chug along despite uncertainty about the economy and how President Donald Trump s tariffs could shake out. Stocks, bond yields, and the dollar gained on Thursday but beneath the headline numbers, economists say...

Officials: At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 4:47A Miles Ruder

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) Scores of rescuers were searching Saturday for children from a girls camp and many others who were still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill...

Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 3:58A Miles Ruder

MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the Carolinas. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the affected...

1 dead, 2 hurt in Uptown homicide

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 2:45A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in Uptown overnight, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of North Caldwell Street near East 5th...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 2:36A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Friday, July 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 7/5 2:23A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Friday, July 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

What the Tech: Amazon Prime Day

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, (July 8th-11th) and for many shoppers, it s a highly anticipated event filled with incredible deals. But while you re busy scouting for the best bargains, there s another group eagerly...

Rise & Chime In: What TV show do you wish never ended?

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 2:38A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising crew reads your responses to today s Rise & Chime In question. To weigh in on the next Rise & Chime question, head over to our instagram page @WCCBRising. Questions are posted every week day. We may read your response...

AAA Warns of Common July 4th Holiday Hazards

WCCB Charlotte 7/4 2:00A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues, fireworks displays, and poolside gatherings, AAA reminds homeowners to be mindful of potential risks that could lead to property damage or...