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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Sun, 17 May 2026 03:23:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and 88...

Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The winner Monday night in Buffalo will face Carolina for the conference title and a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

Former Spirit Airlines workers sue for pay and benefits

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:46:18 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Six former employees are suing Spirit Airlines over unpaid wages and benefits. They claim Spirit fired them illegally because it did not give them proper layoff notices. They also claim they are still owed money for hours worked and vacation days not...

SC redistricting debate begins in special session

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:04:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina lawmakers will be back to work on Monday as redistricting takes center stage at the State House. Governor Henry McMaster ordered a special session to start Friday. Lawmakers spoke for and against redrawing congressional...

USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture

Sat, 16 May 2026 06:44:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NORFOLK, Va. (AP) The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world largest aircraft carrier, returned home to Virginia on Saturday after an 11-month deployment, the longest since the Vietnam War, that saw it support the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicol s...

Firefighter killed, others hurt in lumber mill explosion

Sat, 16 May 2026 05:47:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A firefighter is dead and at least 10 others are hurt after a fiery explosion at a lumber mill in Maine. This is in Searsmont, about 95 miles from Portland. The cause of the blast is under investigation, but an employee says a fire started in an area...

Lake Lure amenities reopening this weekend

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:55:55 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A historic milestone for western North Carolina, Lake Lure, the town and its lake amenities, are reopening. It s been nearly 20 months since Hurricane Helene devastated the area with debris from flooded rivers and streams filling Lake Lure. The...

Judge sentences man who hit and killed missionary in northwest Charlotte

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:01:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A driver who hit and killed a Mormon missionary in northwest Charlotte and then took off is going to jail. According to court documents, Tyzhaun Carney entered a guilty plea to several charges, including involuntary manslaughter and felony hit and...

Debris cleanup set to begin on Blue Ridge Parkway

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Helene's impact in western North Carolina is still being felt.

Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveries

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:54:14 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) PEA RIDGE, Ark. (AP) Walmart and Amazon are racing to speed up online order deliveries in rural areas of the U.S., a rich source of untapped sales that major retailers long wrote off as too sparsely inhabited, too remote or too impoverished to serve...

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:46:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America. Contract negotiations were taking place Friday aimed at reaching a deal that...

Prank 911 murder call escalates after AI spreads false crime alert

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A prank 911 murder call spread online through AI-generated post before police confirmed it was fake.

Charlotte woman sentenced to 21 years for producing child sexual abuse material

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:23:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A Charlotte woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material. Aisha Khan, 40, received a 262-month sentence Thursday. According to court records, she produced multiple images and videos depicting a minor...

Emissions testing could end for last 19 N.C. counties still doing it, except Mecklenburg

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The EPA proposed to approve North Carolina's request to remove emissions inspections are a requirement the remaining 19 counties still doing them.

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:49:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with revealing classified...

Classes at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library help people trace lineage to enslaved ancestors

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:34:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Classes at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are teaching African Americans how to trace their family lineage to enslaved ancestors.

Second suspect arrested in November 2025 homicide

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:22:18 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte in November 2025. Vaquan Davis, 27, has been charged with murder and discharging a firearm into occupied property. This is the second arrest made for...

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in northeast Charlotte shooting

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:32:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died and another was seriously injured following a shooting in northeast Charlotte overnight. It happened just before 2 a.m. on Weldon Avenue near The Plaza. When officers arrived, they located two victims with gunshot...

N.C. arts advocate works to stop sale of fake tickets

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:33:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A bill in the state Senate called the Real Tickets, Real Fans Act is aimed at preventing dishonest ticket sales.

Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:24:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Harvey Weinstein s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked in the closely watched #MeToo-era case that another jury failed to decide last year . While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex...

Panthers sign second-rounder Lee Hunter to rookie contract, all 2026 draft picks officially signed

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:18:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The Carolina Panthers second-round pick Lee Hunter signed his four-year rookie contract, the team announced Friday. All seven of the Panthers selections in the 2026 NFL Draft have now been officially signed. The other six, including first-round pick...

Rising previews 2026 Cheerwine Festival in Salisbury

Fri, 15 May 2026 05:07:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SALISBURY, N.C. The 2026 Cheerwine Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM in historic downtown Salisbury. This free annual event celebrates the 109th anniversary of the iconic cherry soda with live music, local...

Donnell Rawlings takes The Comedy Zone stage

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:39:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Donnell Rawlings first become recognized for his hilarious sketches as Ashy Larry on Chappelle s Show and soon became a force both on and off the stage as a comedian, actor and podcaster. Check him out at The Comedy Zone tonight and...

The PenFed Foundation for military heroes is providing support for Veterans and their families

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:41:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC- Dealing with mental health can be a battle as service members move from military to civilian life. The PenFed Foundation for military heroes is providing support for Veterans and their families. Air Force Veteran and singer-songwriter...

Up ‘n Adam: Grey’s Diner + Community Kitchen

Fri, 15 May 2026 03:32:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to Grey s Diner + Community Kitchen to meet the Michelin recognized chef behind the restaurant. The classic American diner owned by Chef Sam Diminich of Restaurant Constance, features an elevated experience with a...

One more spring like day before a major heat moves in

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:34:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Today brings another beautiful day across the area with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures climbing into the upper 70s. The dry air remains in place too, making for a really comfortable finish to the work week. As we head into the weekend,...

Up ‘n Adam: Zepeddie’s Pizzeria

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:44:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to Zepeddie s Pizzeria to learn more about their Summer of Tomatoes, and try some of their tasty pies. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

$2M gift advances heart and cancer care at Atrium Health

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:44:33 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A foundation in California has donated $2 million to boost heart and cancer research at Atrium Health. The money from the William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation will go to Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute...

“Aggie Rides VI” revs up this weekend

Thu, 14 May 2026 03:37:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. AGGIE RIDES VI is back! Aggie Rides will be two days of fun as you participate in the rolling car tour, networking, and enjoying the sights of Concord and Charlotte. Expect cool rides, prizes, food, and great networking opportunities....

Beautiful Thursday with cooler temperatures

Thu, 14 May 2026 02:44:20 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Thursday is shaping up to be absolutely beautiful, with plenty of sunshine and highs around 75 degrees. You ll definitely notice a different feel in the air, though. A light northwest breeze will pick up through the day, with gusts over 20 mph at...

Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:01:13 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along...

Gaston County Mugshots May 12th

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:32:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 12th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Declutter Your Credit This Spring

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:24:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Spring cleaning is not just for closets and garages. Financial experts say it can also be a great time to tidy up your credit habits. Dr. Brittany Greene, head of community at Self , shared simple ways people can spring clean their...

SC Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:42:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBIA, SC The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son. In a unanimous ruling, the justices said the conduct...

Gaston County adopts 2027 budget

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:13:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) GASTON CO., NC T he Gaston County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 Tuesday night. The adopted budget maintains the county property tax rate at 59.9 cents per $100 of assessed value. Property owners...

Pet of the Week: Meet Ark

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:54:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Ark is a 3 year old dog with Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. He is currently being fostered but is looking for his forever home. Ark is described as well behaved and gets along great with kids .

What the Tech: The perfert password

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:53:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Today, most online accounts aren t hacked because someone guessed a password. They re hacked because passwords were stolen in a data breach and reused somewhere else. Passwords can be a nuisance. Most people reuse them, make them too...

“It’s Not Like That” premieres Friday on Prime VIdeo

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:52:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA It s Not Like That , a family drama series starring Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes, premieres globally on Prime Video on Friday, May 15th. The 8-episode season, produced by Wonder Project, follows a widowed pastor and a divorced mother...

Rise & Chime In: Do you need work besties?

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:47:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Your coworkers can really make or break the job! For some people, having a work bestie is the only way to survive meetings, deadlines, and office drama. But once the workday is over do you actually want to hang out with your coworkers...

The Wiggles are coming to Charlotte!

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:24:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Dominic Field, known as The Tree of Wisdom with The Wiggles . The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular Tour will be coming to Ovens Auditorium on August 17th for two shows. Click HERE for tickets. Click...