Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 6:00A Miles Ruder

WASHINGTON (AP) As the dawn rose on President Donald Trump s second term, one key figure from his first administration stood back, content to focus on his personal business interests and not retake a formal government role. Now, nearly a year...

2025: Weather in Review

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 6:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Small cosmetic business hopes shoppers stay local this year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 6:00A Arin Cotel-Altman

As part of our N.C. Best Gifts series, we’re highlighting small North Carolina businesses you can support this holiday season.

Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 5:56A Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) President Donald Trump is gathering with top national security officials on Monday, a meeting that comes as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea as part of the Republican...

Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here’s the regulatory outlook

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 5:00A Miles Ruder

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the middle of a Hollywood tug-of-war between Netflix and Paramount. And chances are it ll be a long, bumpy regulatory road ahead for either buyer. Warner s board on Wednesday urged shareholders to back the deal it...

Turning tradition into holiday gifts: Check out a historic grist mill in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 5:00A Ashley Van Havere

One of the oldest operating grist mills in the country is also one of North Carolina’s popular places to shop local for Christmas.

Turkey shoot a holiday tradition, with no ruffled feathers

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 4:56A Associated Press

Despite the name, no birds are killed during the holiday turkey shoots at Moose Lodge 1318 in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Bryce Young throws 2 TDs, Panthers finally beat Bucs 23-20 to take over first place in NFC South

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 3:37A Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The playoff-starved Carolina Panthers left the locker room Sunday happy, but not yet satisfied. The Panthers finally figured out a way to beat Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a 23-20 victory that gave them sole...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Dave Chappelle releases new comedy special on Netflix

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 2:55A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Comedian Dave Chappelle has just released a new comedy special on Netflix. The special is called The Unstoppable . It debuted December 19th.

Rise & Chime In: Introducing new relationship to family during holidays

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 2:51A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew discusses introducing a new romantic relationship to the family during the holidays.

SBI investigating after person shot by deputy in western N.C., sheriff says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 2:30A Daniel Gray

The deputy was not injured, and the suspect was hospitalized.

NCDOT releases state rail plan for public comment

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 2:22A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The North Carolina Department of Transportation s Rail Division has released its State Rail Plan for public comment. The State Rail Plan helps identify needs and guides public investments in North Carolina s freight and passenger...

Up ‘N Adam heads to Carowinds for WinterFest

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 2:18A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to Carowinds for a preview of WinterFest. This year s holiday tradition is set to be bigger and better than previous years, with brand new productions and much more. Winterfest runs from now until January 3,...

Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 2:00A Miles Ruder

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet. She s...

Highs on the rise through holiday week

WCCB Charlotte 12/21 9:38P James Scott

It s the most wonderful time of the year, but we ll be far from a winter wonderland this week as highs surge into near-record territory this week. Lows in the 20s and 30s this Monday morning will easily be the coldest temperatures we see this week...