NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep aims to tackle costly problem

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 7:25A Nick Buffo

The annual NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep is happening between April 17 and April 25.

Mediators move closer to extending U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 4:51A Associated Press

The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

New details out on Disney subdivision in N.C., but environmental questions remain

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 3:00A Sydney McCoy, Charles Duncan

Developers released new details on the Disney-themed subdivision planned for Pittsboro and Chatham County.

90s moving in with increased fire threat

WCCB Charlotte 4/15 12:11A Janessa Webb

We re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn t want to budge. That dry air continues to be a big concern, keeping fire danger elevated across the area. It won t take much for anything to spark...

Behind the scenes in Gov. Roy Cooper's office

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

We talk to longtime aides to former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper.

Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 4:25A Associated Press

Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities.

New RDU route launches ahead of Tar Heel game in Ireland

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 3:00A Daniel Gray

The route leads up to the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, featuring UNC-Chapel Hill. The game is scheduled for August 29.

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 11:43A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down. The decision caps a swift political...

South Carolina homicide suspect captured in Monroe

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:38A DJ Beal

MONROE, N.C. The Monroe Police Department found and captured a homicide suspect in Monroe in connection with a South Carolina homicide. Authorities were notified that a homicide occurred in Chesterfield, South Carolina on Monday morning and...

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:17A DJ Beal

CAIRO (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Britney Spears checks into treatment facility

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 4:16A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into a substance abuse treatment facility. This decision follows a March 2026 arrest for driving under the influence. The move is described by representatives as a necessary step for her...

Rise & Chime In: Are grocery store remodels a recipe for frustration?

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 4:09A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You ever walk into your go-to grocery store feeling confident and suddenly it s like a full-on scavenger hunt? They remodel one aisle and now the bread is where the paper towels used to be, the milk s in witness protection, and...

What the Tech: App of the day “Edits”

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:34A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Earlier this month, the FBI warned about potential security risks tied to some smartphone apps developed overseas. The agency didn t name specific ones, but several popular ones have faced scrunity before. Despite these concerns,...

“America Says” game show with John Michael Higgins is back!

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:24A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with the host of popular game show, America Says, John Michael Higgins about the show s new season. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Charlotte Hornets prepare to host No. 9 seed Miami Heat on Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 3:13A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Hornets host the Miami heat on Tuesday at the Spectrum Center in the first stage of the Eastern Conference SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.