Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 11:59A Associated Press

Trade adviser Peter Navarro said Trump pulled back on his doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs, but still plans to place a 25% tariff on Wednesday.

Heat alerts are changing

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 10:00A Meteorologist Reid Lybarger

The National Weather Service is simplifying its heat watches and warnings.

NBA’s Southeast Division struggling, but there’s still hope for the Magic, Heat and Hawks

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 8:15A Associated Press

Two of Orlando, Miami and Atlanta are likely to make the playoffs, despite losing records right now.

Merck opens new $1 billion Durham vaccine manufacturing facility

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 6:15A Daniel Gray

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Southwest Airlines no longer letting checked bags fly for free

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 5:36A Jeff Monheit

Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that it will begin charging customers a fee to check bags, abandoning a decades-long practice that executives had described last fall as key to differentiating the budget carrier from its rivals. Southwest, which...

Avelo Airlines adds new routes from Concord

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 5:20A Jeff Monheit

CONCORD, NC Avelo Airlines is adding three new non-stop routes at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. Avelo will offer non-stop flights to Long Island, New York on Thursdays and Sundays starting on May 22, 2025. Starting on May 23, 2025 Avelo will...

First 2 bags will no longer fly free; Southwest Airlines ends long tradition

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 4:43A Kaila Garrett, Associated Press

The airline did not outline the fee schedule but said the new policy would start with May 28 bookings.

Trump says he’ll double planned tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 4:31A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump says that he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, escalating a trade war with the United States northern neighbor. Trump says the increase of the tariffs set to take...

New US Attorney for NC’s Western District sworn in

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 4:14A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC The Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, has a new US Attorney. Russ Ferguson took the oath of office on Tuesday. Attorney General Pamela Bondi appointed...

NXT Roadblock! Tonight on the CW: Rising’s Chris Gilmore chats with Oba Femi

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 3:58A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Tuesdays are for wrestling on the CW and we re talking to some big names ahead of the event. Oba Femi, a relative newcomer to the world of professional wrestling is letting his warrior spirit speak for itself as he looks to defend...

Severe storms possible in the Carolinas this weekend: what you need to know

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 3:37A Nicole Madden

A potent low pressure system will deepen over the Central U.S. later this week, fueling multiple days of severe weather before pushing into the southeast. As the low strengthens, it will pull moisture...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Michelle Obama launching new podcast with brother

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 3:35A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Former First Lady, Michelle Obama is returning to her old job. Obama will host another podcast. But this time around she will have someone by her side her big brother, Craig. The podcast is titled IMO, which stands for In My Opinion...

Meck health officials urge Measles vaccination as national cases rise

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 3:30A Shalaunda Bacon

MECKLENBURG CO., NC Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise. According to...

Battered with a baton? Runner hit during race sparks viral clip

WCCB Charlotte 3/11 3:25A Chris Gilmore

LYNCHBURG, VA A high school runner in Virginia was hit in the head by another runner during a race at Liberty University. The hit, which was caught on camera, resulted in a serious head injury and the girl s parents want an apology. Since the...

Trump says he's going to buy a Tesla as more Americans say they won't

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/11 3:24A Associated Press

Tesla shares have plummeted 45% in 2025 and on Monday tumbled more than 15% to $222.15, the lowest since late October.