Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, as back-and-forth attacks threaten truce deal

WCCB Charlotte 6/10 7:53A AP

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The United States launched airstrikes Wednesday against Iran, and President Donald Trump said more were coming, as Tehran fired back at countries in the region. The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts...

Heat cranks up through the week

WCCB Charlotte 6/10 4:34A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Wednesday: Widely scattered storms this afternoon. Hit and humid. A bit breezy with gusts up to 20 mph. Highs near 90. Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the low to mid 90s. Friday: HOT. Highs in the mid to upper 90s. Weekend: A...

More drops for tech stocks weigh on Wall Street

WCCB Charlotte 6/10 4:34A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) Technology stocks are continuing to fall on Wednesday, and the S&P 500 index is on track for its first back-to-back drop in three weeks. The main measure of Wall Street s health slipped 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was...

Freedom Reimagined: A Juneteenth Experience

WCCB Charlotte 6/10 4:26A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. As communities across the country prepare to celebrate Juneteenth, one Charlotte event is putting a special focus on storytelling, culture, and connection. Dr. Kenny Robinson is helping lead a celebration designed not only to...

Pet of the week: Meet Harry!

WCCB Charlotte 6/10 4:17A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Our friends at Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control brought the sweetest guest with them for our pet of the week this week. Meet Harry! Harry is always happy and very goofy. He loves toys and boys, but can also self...

How 'Hometown Holler' podcast went from a back porch in N.C. to social sensation

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/9 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

They talk about how they went from back porch conversations to a podcast and an Instagram feed racking up millions of views.

Local high school baseball players participate in All-Star game

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 6:38A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Some of the best high school baseball players from North and South Carolina are participating in the U Deserve A Chance Foundation Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday. All proceeds benefit the foundation. The event is happening at...

Behind summer programs with the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:41A DJ Beal

Summer time is here and for many families, that means finding fun, safe and enriching activities for their kids. Kaitlin Wright chatted with Major Andrew Wiley from the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, who shared more about their summer camp...

Scattered showers today ahead of a scorching end to the week

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:36A Kaitlin Wright

F orecast: Tuesday: Numerous mountain showers with scattered activity across the piedmont. Clouds and rain keep temperatures in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Isolated showers and storms. Highs near 90. Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the low...

Escaped Vance County Inmates Captured in Asheville

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:10A Taylor Miller

ASHEVILLE, N.C. The search for two escaped Vance County inmates has come to an end after authorities confirmed Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott were captured in Asheville early Tuesday morning. Miles and Knott escaped from the Vance County...

Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Chester County

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 4:41A Shalaunda Bacon

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. The Chester County Sheriff s Office is investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. It happened at a residence near Westbrook Road around 6:30 a.m., according to the sheriff s...

Head coach, player talks about inaugural season for Charlotte Crown

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 3:22A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Crown is bringing women s pro basketball back to the Queen City. The team is playing in the inaugural Upshot League Season. Head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom and player Cori Lard talks about how things are going so far...

Tasty Tuesday: Pesto pasta

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 3:15A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew is back in the kitchen with Chef Jamir Waters for Tasty Tuesday. He makes a quick pasta dish for families on the go.

Amber Alert issued for 11-year-old from Greensboro

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/9 1:39A Daniel Gray

Their father is in custody, the sheriff's office said. An Amber Alert was issued for the boys Friday morning.

AI stocks recovering from sell-off, oil prices dip from overnight highs

WCCB Charlotte 6/8 8:34A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) Wall Street is recovering some of its sell-off from Friday, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounce back on Monday. Oil prices, meanwhile, are higher following fighting between Israel and Iran , but they have...