Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 7:01A DJ Beal

NEW YORK (AP) A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, a judge ruled Monday, rejecting a defense argument that they were seized...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 17th

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 5:44A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, May 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Arrest made in Sunday’s West Charlotte murder

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 4:57A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Lionel Rodrigues Smith was arrested Monday morning in connection to the murder of Odell Davis in West Charlotte. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say the deadly shooting took place Sunday at the 8100 block of Paw Club Drive....

Talk, Truth, Tea: The Rising Crew toasts the 2026 Cheerwine Festival

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 4:22A Joseph Duncan

SALISBURY, N.C. The 2026 Cheerwine Festival, held on Saturday, May 16, in downtown Salisbury was packed with people enjoying food, music and Cheerwine. The Rising Crew served as emcees for the 4th year.

Rise & Chime In: What’s your craziest roommate experience?

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 4:14A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Living with a roommate can either feel like a nonstop sitcom or a reality show you never signed up for! From roommates who become lifelong friends to the ones who eat your leftovers, borrow your clothes, or bring chaos into the...

Free safe disposal event in Concord this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 3:22A Shalaunda Bacon

CONCORD, N.C. The City of Concord, Cabarrus County Government, and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will host a Spring Safe Disposal Event on Saturday, March 30. The free event gives residents an opportunity to dispose of sensitive...

Hot temperatures in place to kick off the week under sunny skies

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 2:08A Janessa Webb

More summer-like days are here to kick off the week. Expect plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures across the region. Whether you re spending time outside, by the pool, don t forget the sunscreen and water. UV levels will be intense, and the...

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/17 3:23A Associated Press

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...

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

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/17 1:30A Associated Press

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 7:46A Miles Ruder

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...

SC redistricting debate begins in special session

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 7:04A Miles Ruder

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...

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 6:44A Associated Press

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...

Firefighter killed, others hurt in lumber mill explosion

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 5:47A Miles Ruder

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...

Lake Lure amenities reopening this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 4:55A Miles Ruder

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

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 4:01A Miles Ruder

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...