After weekend's Border Patrol surge in Charlotte, Gov. Stein says effort is 'stoking fear'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 9:00A Associated Press

Gov. Stein said agents in paramilitary gear targeted citizens based on their skin color and picked up random people off sidewalks.

N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival returns for ninth year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 7:17A Caroline King

The festival is produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., in cooperation with the town of Cary and held at the Koka Booth Amphitheater.

1 injured in shooting in west Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 5:01A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in west Charlotte. It happened at the Microtel Inn on Queen City Drive, near I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway around 3 a.m. Monday morning. Medic confirmed one...

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 3:38A Associated Press

Oregon and Texas Tech were tied for No. 6, and Oklahoma rose three spots to No. 8 following its win at Alabama.

Community engagement continues to shape I-77 corridor improvements

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 3:30A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority want your feedback on the I-77 South Express Lanes project. On behalf of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization, NCDOT is improving...

Rise & Chime In: Has tipping culture gone too far?

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 3:21A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Has the tipping culture gone to far? The Rising Crew discusses how they feel about being asked to tip at certain places.

Nonprofit approaching $1 million mark for scholarship awards, helping moms go to college

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 12:00A Jennifer Roberts

A UNC Charlotte graduate is giving mother's the answer they need to earn their college degree.

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/16 11:45P Associated Press

Bryce Young fought off the criticism that accompanied his modest 124 yards passing in an ugly loss to New Orleans last week.

Cool & sunny start to workweek, much warmer by Wednesday

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 9:35P James Scott

We re waking up much cooler across the board this Monday morning after near-record highs over the weekend, thanks to Sunday s cold front. While it won t feel like winter this afternoon, highs in the 50s and 60s across the board will be nowhere...

Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/16 8:39A Associated Press

A top Border Patrol commander is touting 81 arrests in Charlotte as residents report encounters with agents near churches and apartment complexes.

‘Flying car’ touches down in North Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 4:50A Miles Ruder

It looks like something out of the future but it s a reality for one woman. She has the first of what s being dubbed a flying car. The single seater all-electric aircraft from the company Pivotal got a test drive in North Carolina this week. It...

Immigration enforcement arrests begins in Charlotte, officials confirm

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/16 4:19A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Federal Border Patrol agents started a surge of immigration enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina. Agents were seen making arrests on Saturday.

Immigration enforcement surge begins in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials confirm

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 2:31A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Federal officials confirmed Saturday that a surge of immigration enforcement in North Carolina s largest city has begun, as agents were seen making arrests in multiple locations. Americans should be able to live without fear...

QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 1:30A Miles Ruder

ATLANTA (AP) Carolina s Bryce Young and Atlanta s Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: I ve got to be better. The quarterbacks are in the spotlight as the Panthers and...

Amber Alert canceled for missing 10-year-old child

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 12:16A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An Amber Alert was issued Sunday morning after a 10-month-old child was allegedly abducted by a distant family member, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officials said the child, Nalaya Crew, was abducted...