New poll shows Americans divided on public health issues

WCCB Charlotte 1/28 10:52P Lauren McDonald

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, faces congress for his confirmation hearings this week. It comes as a new poll shows views are split along partisan lines when...

Tips for keeping kids active this winter

WCCB Charlotte 1/28 10:29P Lauren McDonald

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Staying active is a critical part of health. It not only helps a person physically, it gives a mental health boost! When it comes to children, it can be hard to compete with technology and video games, especially when the...

What it's like working in the White House

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/28 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

Former Senior White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates takes Tim behind-the-scenes of working in the high-pressure job.

What the Tech: the perfect TV fit

WCCB Charlotte 1/28 1:44A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, NC January is a great time to buy a new TV. With Super Bowl sales and stores needing to make room for new models, discounts abound. But with so many options (4K, 8K, OLED, UHD), it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. Beyond...

What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/28 1:42A Associated Press

It's fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools gathering community input for shaping a vision for the use of...

WCCB Charlotte 1/28 1:03A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is taking a bold step into the future by inviting the community to help shape a visionary approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. This spring, CMS will unveil a district-wide AI...

Breezy, but warmer forecast

WCCB Charlotte 1/27 11:12P Nicole Madden

AM Headlines Breezy and Mild Today Wind Advisory for the Mountains Springlike Warmth Midweek Rain Returns Friday Quiet Weekend Ahead Discussion Warm and Windy Midweek Low clouds and patchy fog will clear through the morning as drier air moves...

Survey suggests less than half of Americans have an emergency fund

WCCB Charlotte 1/27 10:52P Lauren McDonald

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Do you have enough savings to cover a 1 thousand dollar emergency? A recent survey suggests fewer than half of Americans would be able to pay for an unexpected bill. In today s consumer watch, WCCB Charlotte s Jenn Sullivan has...

Town officials condemn aerialists doing stunts under SC pier

WCCB Charlotte 1/27 10:44P Lauren McDonald

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. Two aerialists in Surfside Beach are now facing backlash for performing stunts under a pier. According to a police report, a town employee approached the pair mid-routine and threatened to cut the straps holding them up. Town...

Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ is No. 1 at box office, ‘The Brutalist’ expands

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 7:22A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) Critics lambasted it and audiences didn t grade it much better. But despite the turbulence, Mel Gibson s Flight Risk managed to open No. 1 at the box office with a modest $12 million,...

Lunar New Year Celebration | PHOTOS

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 6:52A Miles Ruder

The seventh annual Resident Culture Brewing Co. free Lunar New Year celebration took place Saturday at the brewery s Plaza Midwood and South End locations. Festivities included performances, mouth-watering food and opportunities to learn and take...

Communities on alert as ICE ramps up arrests

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 5:12A WCCB Web Staff

Some immigrant communities face fear and uncertainty as President Donald Trump s deportation plans take shape. Drastic changes in immigration policy being built on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Migrants like Jocelyn Henriquez are stranded...

“Planet parade” to shine brightly in night sky

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 4:36A Miles Ruder

The end of January has a wonderful surprise in store for stargazers. Just by looking up, you ll be able to get a glimpse of several planets shining brightly in the night sky. The six planets Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus and Neptune will...

Mom gives birth in Krispy Kreme parking lot

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 4:01A Miles Ruder

DOTHAN, AL A year of free sweet treats is on the way for one Alabama family after a mom gave birth in the parking lot of a Krispy Kreme. A day after a historic snowfall, Shania Bennett started having contractions in Dothan, Alabama. She and the...

The CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding

WCCB Charlotte 1/26 3:35A Miles Ruder

WASHINGTON (AP) The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment released Saturday that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy...