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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:27:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Christopher Nolan s The Odyssey launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than Oppenheimer and marking the filmmaker s best opening since...

Driver charged with hit-and-run after crash kills 3 people in Salisbury

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:36:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A driver is facing charges after a crash in Salisbury left three people dead, according to police. It happened around 10:45 p.m. Saturday on NC 150 near Town Court. When officers arrived at the scene, police said they found a vehicle...

The World Cup final is here, with Argentina taking on Spain in soccer’s showdown

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:46:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Lionel Messi and Argentina on one side. Lamine Yamal and Spain on the other. The World Cup final is finally here. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. EDT at MetLife Stadium. Argentina is seeking its fourth title, Spain its second and...

See The Charlotte Crown take on Greensboro today on WCCB beginning at 2pm!

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:31:06 Z

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Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:12:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. Products with the potential to be...

US military says 2 troops are dead and 1 is missing after Iran attacks a base in Jordan

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:11:36 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) The U.S. military on Saturday announced its first troop deaths due to direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war, saying two were killed and another was missing in an attack on a base in Jordan . They were...

First York County Whataburger opens

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:01:23 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ROCK HILL, S.C. The Whataburger takeover continues, as another one is now open in our area. This one is in Rock Hill on Cross Pointe Drive near I-77, and it s the first in York County. After a couple of push back openings, the location officially...

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:01:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:49:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Millions of people in the Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states muddled through another day of unhealthy air from uncontrolled wildfires on Friday. The thick smoke enveloped the nation s capital in a gloomy, eerie haze and...

US must learn to navigate its pay-for-play world to find a pipeline to World Cup competitiveness

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:51:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) In Argentina, one of the greatest honors for a local soccer club might be to produce a player who moves to an even bigger club, then maybe becomes part of the country s storied national team. In the United States, if a player like that walked into a...

Teen wanted for attempted murder in Union County

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:21:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MONROE, N.C. Deputies in Union County are asking for the public s help in locating a teen wanted for attempted murder, according to the sheriff s office. Xemetryes James Bennett Jr. is wanted in connection to an ongoing investigation but deputies did...

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:41:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The FAA said that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing s final safety...

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:39:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) ATLANTA (AP) Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and...

'We never gave up hope': Wilkes County leaders reflect on North Wilkesboro Speedway's return

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:17:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Window World 450 on Sunday will be the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

State audit sparks conversation about hundreds of old landfill sites across North Carolina

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:14:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “These landfill sites have been repurposed across the state of North Carolina," State Auditor Dave Boliek said.

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:13:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with Today show host Craig Melvin at NBC s studio in Manhattan. The man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer...

Smoky skies and air quality concerns into the weekend

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Canadian wildfire smoke is bringing hazardous air quality to parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Jamie Ager runs as 'mountain Democrat' in race against Rep. Edwards

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A House race to watch is in western North Carolina in the 11th Congressional District.

Panthers re-sign veteran OL Brady Christensen

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:27:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Brady Christensen to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Christensen was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU. He started four...

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:24:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in an appeal for more restrictive voting laws ahead...

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:03:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) TAPACHULA, M xico (AP) A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or...

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:52:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full Senate term after getting appointed as a temporary replacement for her late brother, Lindsey Graham , according to three people familiar with the...

Swinney says help from Congress is only way to discourage ‘blatant’ tampering in college football

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:48:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) It s been six months since Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney called out Ole Miss for engaging in what he called blatant tampering to lure away transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli. He has heard nothing back despite providing an...

ScreenX debut at AMC Concord Mills 24

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:35:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CONCORD, N.C. AMC Concord Mills 24 is debuting ScreenX. The next level technology delivers an immersive movie experience. Duncan Macdonald, AMC s Senior Vice President of Business Develops shows us how it works.

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:14:22 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more. Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the...

As U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets water desalination plant in Kuwait

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Iran's missile strikes also targeted Qatar, a key mediator in the war.

Hot, humid and hazy Friday with storms possible through the weekend

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:33:41 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Air Quality Alert in effect for Mecklenburg, Gaston, York, Chester and Lancaster County from 10 am 8 pm today Forecast: Friday: Sunny, hot and hazy. The haze is due to wildfire smoke. Today will be the worst of it for us before winds...

Rise & Chime In: Do you pay attention to red flags?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:24:18 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Some red flags wave loud and clear and others sneak up on you. Whether it s that friend who only calls when they need something, the coworker who takes credit for your ideas, or a partner who leaves you wondering what they really...

Red Cross urges blood donations amid summer shortage

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:02:30 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The American Red Cross is urging eligable donors to give blood after declaring an emergency blood shortage. The organization says the national blood supply dropped 25% in June, leaving hospitals with fewer lifesaving donations...

The world’s largest school lunch taste test

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:53:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country gathered in Charlotte, NC, for School Nutrition Association s (SNA) Annual National Conference (ANC), July 12-14. ANC allows school menu planners to sample healthy...

Pop up business expo conference happening this weekend

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:14:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dr. Deija James stops by Rising to discuss the growing trend of entrepreneurship and an event happening on Saturday. The expo is being held at N Cour Movement Studio at 3 p.m.

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:33:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol in a way that s previously only been available with expensive, injectable drugs. The drug from Merck was OK d on Thursday...

NYC sightseeing helicopter likely hit birds before its fatal plunge into Hudson River, report shows

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:47:40 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The remains of several geese were found on a New York City sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year and killed 6 people , investigators said Thursday, strong suggestions that multiple bird strikes contributed to the...

Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:55:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump is set to address the nation Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines , suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the unproven claims he has previously made about Republican...

Rising Spotlight | Body Works Plus

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:38:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After an accident, most drivers just want their vehicle repaired quickly and safely. But some collision repair experts say the process can become complicated when consumers feel pressured toward certain repair choices a practice often referred to as...

Top sporting events around Charlotte | July 16th – July 22nd

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:36:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Plenty of fun events to fill your sports calendar this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:27:34 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Officials...

Bowman Gray Stadium to host Kyle Busch Invitational

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:57:03 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WINSTON SALEM, N.C. (News Release) Bowman Gray Stadium announced Thursday that it will host the Kyle Busch Invitational on Friday, Aug. 21st. The event, featuring Legends and Bandoleros races, will honor the life and legacy of Kyle Busch, with all...

N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis says Blanche must meet Epstein’s accusers to earn his vote for attorney general

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:32:41 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general suggested Thursday that his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein s accusers. Sen. Thom Tillis comments came a day...

Congress debates: Should daylight saving or standard time be year-round?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:24:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina has competing legislation that would make standard time permanent but let states opt into daylight saving time.