Nonprofit raises money to help families struggling after the pandemic

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 10:58A Jenna Rae Gaertner

The Exchange Family Center hosted a pickleball fundraiser.

Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:24A Miles Ruder

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be...

Marine Dies Following Training Incident In Carteret County

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:07A Miles Ruder

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. A Marine died following a training incident on Thursday afternoon in Carteret County, officials said. It happened during a training exercise on April 18th. The Marine was a member of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marine...

Gaston County Dad Will Take His Kids To Disney World With $100,000 Win

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:49A Miles Ruder

RALEIGH Adrin Anthony of Kings Mountain has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning. We are planning to take our kids to Disney World, he said. We can use this win to help pay for that....

Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Elementary School

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:38A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A student brought an unloaded firearm to an elementary school in east Charlotte on Friday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced. The staff at Devonshire Elementary School were alerted to a potential gun...

Marine died during Camp Lejeune training exercise, USMC says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 8:56A Charles Duncan

A Marine died during a training exercise Thursday night at Camp Lejeune in eastern North Carolina, officials said.

Morning Brew: What Kind Of Parent Will You Be? + What Is The Most “Rewatchable” TV Series?

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 7:58A Emily Bryson

On today s Morning Brew, the Rising team discusses what kind of parent they will be and what the most rewatchable TV series is.

Person Rushed Away On Stretcher After Fire Extinguished Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 7:52A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) Emergency crews rushed away a person on a stretcher after a fire was extinguished outside the Manhattan courthouse where jury selection was taking place Friday in Donald Trump s hush money criminal case. Video on X shows a man...

Police raid suspected gambling operations in Charlotte and Raleigh

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 7:16A Daniel Gray

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Step Father Of Missing Madalina Cojocari Pleads Not Guilty In Court, Trial Date Set

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 7:10A Caryn Little

The Latest: Madalina Cojocari s step father, Christopher Palmiter, was arraigned on a superseding indictment and pleaded not guilty in court Friday morning. A jury trial date has been set for May...

WellWithAll invests $100,000 to support mental health resources at UNC Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 5:51A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Newsletter) WellWithAll CEO Demond Martin 97 announced on Thursday, April 18, his company s investment of $100,000 to expand mental health resources for UNC Charlotte students. The announcement came as part of Martin s visit to...

UNC Charlotte stadium getting a $60M makeover

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 5:30A Daniel Gray

The UNC board of governors approved the move Thursday

Woman Charged With Murder Following South Charlotte Shooting

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 5:26A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A woman has been arrested and charged with murder following a shooting early Friday morning. Police responded to a call on South Tryon Street around 3 am. Upon arrival, police located the victim, identified as 45-year-old Jamal...

Two Dogs Killed By CMPD Officers In Separate Incidents

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 5:25A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An officer shot and killed a dog while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in west Charlotte. It happened just after 7pm Wednesday, April 17th on Sharyn Drive off Walkers Ferry Road. According to CMPD, they say Kyle...

Grammy Award Winner And America Idol Contestant Mandisa Dies At The Age Of 47

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 5:06A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Award-winning singer and former American Idol contestant Mandisa Hundley, known professionally as Mandisa, has died at the age of 47. Mandisa competed on the fifth season of the popular talen show, finishing in ninth place. The...