Two dead after shooting in southeast Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 6:58A Danielle Ferguson

CHARLOTTE, NC Two people have died following a shooting at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex. The shooting happened just after 12 p.m. on Pebblestone Drive off Village Lake Drive. CMPD says they are investigating the homicide and will...

Rising Spotlight: Hydrate Medical

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 6:04A DJ Beal

In today s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dr. Jonathan Leake, co-owner and medical director of Hydrate Medical, Charlotte s original IV hydration clinic. Now in its 11 th year and in 9 total locations in NC, Hydrate Medical offers...

Pet of the Week: Meet Queenie & Oliver!

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 5:20A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is featuring not one, but TWO cutie pies! Queenie and Oliver are orange kittens about 6 weeks old and almost ready for adoption! They re super sweet, calm and ready for their fur-ever...

Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns July 18th – 27th

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 5:09A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE (July 2, 2025) Diners can indulge in decadent meals this summer while enjoying tasty deals during Queen s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week (r) , to run Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 27, 2025 . For this summer s promotion, more...

Microsoft announces another mass layoff

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 5:04A Jeff Monheit

REDMOND, WA Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday. The company declined to say how many people would be laid off but said that it will comprise less...

‘Its a total loss’: Local restaurant asking for community’s help to reopen after fire

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 5:04A Deirnesa Jefferson

CHARLOTTE, NC For Paula Brown, the days following the fire that severely damaged her restaurant Cocoa s Jamaican Jerk have been devastating. It s a total loss right now with the mold and mildew and everything in there. There s nothing that can be...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 1st

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 4:59A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, July 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

UPDATE: Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related...

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 4:24A Jeff Monheit

NEW YORK Sean Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop s most celebrated figures behind bars for life. The mixed result came...

What the Tech: how to shoot fireworks

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 3:46A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE Shooting fireworks with a smartphone isn t easy. You can t really rehearse, and most shows only last a few minutes. If you want more than just a blur of color, a few simple settings can make all the difference. You may not be able to...

Gaston County Mugshots July 1st

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 3:42A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Tuesday, July 1st. *Everyone listed is assumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Wheel Meal Wednesday: Q’s Culinary Cart

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 3:17A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. For today s Wheel Meal Wednesday, Adam Wurtzel got a peek inside Q s Culinary Cart , and the different menu items they offer.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | July 5th and July 6th

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 3:00A DJ Beal

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Queen Charlotte Fair, River Jam, Family Farm Day and Star Spangled Nights at Carowinds. Click through the photo gallery...

Drier into holiday weekend

WCCB Charlotte 7/1 10:37P James Scott

Happy Hump Day! Tuesday marked Charlotte s 13th-straight day in the 90s, but that streak likely comes to an end today as a passing cold front leaves cooler air in its wake. That said, it won t exactly feel like fall as highs likely end up in the...

Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek reelection, what's next

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/1 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Tillis said his decision was motivated by his displeasure with “partisan gridlock,” criticizing a lack of “independent thinking."

Deputy shoots armed man outside Harmony dollar store, sheriff says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/1 10:30A Jordan Kudisch

Authorities identified the suspect as Daniel Glenn Brown, 33, of Harmony.