Prank 911 murder call escalates after AI spreads false crime alert

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 10:30A Jordan Kudisch

A prank 911 murder call spread online through AI-generated post before police confirmed it was fake.

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

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 10:00A Melody Greene

The EPA proposed to approve North Carolina's request to remove emissions inspections are a requirement the remaining 19 counties still doing them.

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

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 9:34A Chloe Salsameda

Classes at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are teaching African Americans how to trace their family lineage to enslaved ancestors.

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

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 7:33A Jatrissa Wooten

A bill in the state Senate called the Real Tickets, Real Fans Act is aimed at preventing dishonest ticket sales.

One more spring like day before a major heat moves in

WCCB Charlotte 5/14 11:34P Janessa Webb

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...

Up ‘n Adam: Zepeddie’s Pizzeria

WCCB Charlotte 5/14 3:44A Adam Wurtzel

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/14 3:44A Shalaunda Bacon

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...

“Aggie Rides VI” revs up this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 5/14 3:37A Joseph Duncan

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...

Beautiful Thursday with cooler temperatures

WCCB Charlotte 5/14 2:44A Janessa Webb

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 6:01A Associated Press

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 5:32A WCCB Web Staff

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

Declutter Your Credit This Spring

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 5:24A Taylor Miller

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 4:42A Jeff Monheit

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...

Gaston County adopts 2027 budget

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 4:13A Shalaunda Bacon

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...

Pet of the Week: Meet Ark

WCCB Charlotte 5/13 3:54A Chris Gilmore

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 .