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'They shouldn't have to live in fear': Bikers help protect abused children

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A group of bikers helps abused children by putting on events, taking them for rides and even going to court.

The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:00:02 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Kathryn Pilgrim knew the century-old Victorian she bought in Dunkirk, New York, came with old plumbing. She replaced pipes she suspected of containing lead and later installed a kitchen filter designed to remove heavy metals. But six years after...

One Tech Tip: New iPhones arrive, but you can keep your old phone longer by caring for it

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:00:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Apple s latest iPhones, unveiled this week, come with new features, better cameras and hefty price tags including a folding model with a starting price of $1,999. If you re planning to splurge on a new iPhone 18, you will want to take care of it to...

What to know about the Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami that killed 5 workers in a van

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Investigators are still trying to determine what caused an Amazon cargo jet to overshoot a runway in Miami and plow into two vehicles, killing five people on the ground. The Boeing 767 hit a van on Miami International Airport property on Sunday...

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 04:00:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Man s best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January. The blueberry muffin-flavored cookies were developed with Bark, a New York-based seller of dog...

No relief from inflation as Middle East clashes lifts fuel prices to painful levels

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:20:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East , underscoring the affordability challenges that are top of mind for many voters with midterm elections now just seven weeks...

CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:42:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Several dozen presidential briefing documents declassified Friday, the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks , detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida leading up to the hijackings that killed nearly...

Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:42:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) FOREST CITY, Mo. (AP) The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation s largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already...

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:26:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity. The milestone anniversary brought memorial...

'We've all been exhausted': N.C. mom talks about possible rabies exposure from baby goats

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:07:00 Z

(Health | Spectrum News 1) A family in North Carolina speaks about their tough treatment process after exposure to rabies from goats at a mobile petting zoo.

Across the US, high school sports provide a sense of community — and, for some, a way out

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:42:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) The phone calls, all asking the same question, started coming long before the lights at The Pit flickered on for the first time this fall. When will the senior citizen passes be available? Aliquippa High athletic director Jennifer...

Eriq LaSalle discusses new book, “Laws of Solomon”

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:21:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Most of us know Eriq La Salle from his memorable work in front of the camera, but he s also spent years calling the shots behind it directing and producing some of television s biggest shows. Now, he s bringing that storytelling...

American Airlines pilot reflects on 9/11

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:03:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Captain Steve Scheibner looks back on what happened during September 11th 25 years later. He was originally scheduled to co-pilot American Airlines Flight 11 on that day.

Mr. Tendernism brings his big personality to Charlotte

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:57:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. If mouthwatering barbecue and a big personality are your thing, you probably already know Mr. Tendernism! Viral pitmaster and social media personality Walter Mr. Tendernism Johnson has built a following by mixing food, culture,...

Stylist Felicia Bittle breaks down 3-3-3 wardrobe rule

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:52:20 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. We ve all had that moment you re staring at a closet packed with clothes, but somehow you still have nothing to wear! Stylist Felicia Bittle says the solution may be as simple as 3-3-3: three tops, three bottoms and three pairs of...

Unsettled start to the weekend, but no washouts

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:39:43 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Friday: The heat continues with highs in the mid 90s. PM widely scattered showers and storms. Saturday: Waves of scattered to numerous showers and storms. Thanks to clouds, highs will top out on the upper 80s. Very humid. Rain will be feast...

25 years later: remembering 9/11

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:31:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A powerful 9/11 tribute happened in Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte to commemorate the 25th anniversary. Nearly 3,000 flags are on display representing the lives lost. They will be there until Sunday.

Associated Press journalists who witnessed Sept. 11 remember what they saw, 25 years later

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:11:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Karen Matthews was getting her 3-year-old daughter ready for preschool in her Manhattan apartment on Sept. 11, 2001, when she heard a loud boom, unlike anything she d ever heard before. Holding her child, she went outside. Around her,...

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Strokes headline this week s concert lineup in Charlotte. The award winning rock band will be performing at Truliant Amphitheater on Thursday night at 7:00p.m. Click through the gallery to see some of the biggest names and concerts happening...

Sept. 11 ranks among the most historic events in many Americans’ lifetimes, polling shows

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:16:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Twenty-five years later, the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are still remembered as among the most important historic events in many Americans lives, according to a new poll. A new Ipsos poll finds that about half of U.S. adults name the...

49ers rout Rams 27-7 in NFL’s first Australia game behind Brock Purdy’s 3 TD passes

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:52:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed every moment of their weeklong Australian adventure. They gradually adjusted their body clocks, enjoyed Melbourne s sights and tastes and then they dominated a division rival in the NFL s...

Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:30:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president....

How to Travel Europe on a Budget in 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Traveling Europe on a budget is absolutely possible without turning the trip into a constant exercise in saying no. The real challenge is knowing which choices move the cost needle the most: where you go, when you go, how often you move, and what...

Ring camera video captures moments CMPD SWAT drags shooting suspect out of apartment after hours-long standoff

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:42:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ring cam video captures the final tense moments CMPD s SWAT team swarmed a southwest Charlotte apartment Wednesday afternoon, and dragged out the man accused of shooting an officer; the ending to a multi-hour standoff. After the...

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ brings award-winning musical to Charlotte

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:23:33 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The award-winning Broadway musical Hell s Kitchen is now playing at Belk Theater in Charlotte. Inspired by Alicia Keys life and music, the show follows 17-year-old Ali as she searches for freedom, discovers her purpose and navigates...

Multiple victims following Thursday morning shooting in Gaston County

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:33:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) GASTON COUNTY, N.C. Gaston County Police are investigating a shooting near the 2600 block of Forbes Road just south of Gastonia. According to the Gastonia Police Department, At approximately 8:43 a.m., Gaston County Communications received a 911 call...

Back-to-school mental health: What parents should watch for

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:49:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The start of a new school year can bring new routines, academic pressures and social challanges for children and teens. Dr. Alethea Varra, chief clinical officer of Bend Health and a licensed clinical psychologist, joined WCCB Rising...

Pet of the week: Meet Heyward!

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:46:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. This sweet, handsome boy is Rising s Pet of the Week. Meet Heyward! Heyward is a 40 pound young pup who is ready for his forever family. Heyward loves car rides, is potty trained and loves to snuggle. He is not reactive when he sees...

Charlotte ceremony to honor 9/11 victims on 25th anniversary

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:41:16 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Firefighter Steven Coakley Foundation is preparing to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, with its annual Flags of Remembrance ceremony Friday at Romare Bearden Park. Edmund Walker and John Howell with the foundation joined...

Humidity rising with rain chances returning Friday

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:31:35 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Thursday: Mostly sunny. Stray shower possible, but mostly dry. Highs in the low to mid 90s. Friday: The heat continues with highs in the low to mid 90s. PM widely scattered showers and storms. Saturday: Scattered to numerous showers and...

Salvation Army reflects on 9/11

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:20:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. First responders and survivors at Ground Zero carry the weight of what happened on September 11, 2001. The Salvation Army continues to stand beside them being a lifeline, 25 years later. Commissioner Merle Heatwolfe, National...

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:09:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SEATTLE (AP) Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl...

Top sporting events around Charlotte this week | September 10th–September 16th

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Not only do the Carolina Panthers open up the season here in Charlotte but also baseball is going through their final stretch of home games. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

A pilot of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:08:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) For nearly two minutes, one of the pilots of the Amazon cargo plane that careened off a Miami runway and killed five people repeatedly warned his counterpart they were going too fast as they approached for landing and after touchdown, according to...

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won’t come down until after midterms

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:07:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won t come down until after U.S. midterm elections . Oil prices on Wednesday jumped more than 3%, pushing international Brent crude...

Former officer sentenced in 21-year-old's killing

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:11:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Former Newton officer Carlos Uribe faces up to 10 years in prison.

N.C. population growth slowing but political impact still significant

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) While North Carolina’s population rose by 180,000 residents from 2023 to 2024, its growth rate diminished to 146,000 residents between 2024 and 2025.

Wellness Wednesday: Green juice for beginners

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:04:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Harold Leffall prepares a juice for those new to juicing The Beginner s Morning Glow Juice. Leffall breaks down the barrier to entry for juicing. This segment focuses on a simple, delicious, three-ingredient recipe designed for...

NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:57:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. The NCAA said the call stands. Citing what it believes to be an extraordinary circumstance in appealing the...

“Beauty in Black’s” Bailey Tippen talks season 3 of show

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:37:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The drama is getting darker, the stakes are getting higher, and Beauty in Black is bringing the heat! Rising s Joe Duncan talks with Bailey Tippen who plays Sylvie about the twists, betrayals and what fans can expect next!