Parts of Blue Ridge Parkway remain closed after Helene. Officials hope people will still visit

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 12:00P Courtney Davis

With its famous winding roads, and unbelievable overlook views, it’s easy to see why the Blue Ridge Parkway is known as 'America’s Favorite Drive.'

Toasty temps swell into Easter weekend

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 11:56A James Scott

Easter bunnies don t sweat but they may wish they could this weekend. Highs will soar into the upper 80s Saturday afternoon as stiff winds continue to shove their way into the Carolina from the southwest. More clouds build into our area by Easter...

QUIZ: What spring symbol are you? Take this quiz to find out

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 9:01A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We re nuzzling into the spring season! It s the time of year that were greeted with pastel colors, warm weather, and our favorite spring-time holidays. As we enjoy the essence of this season, we can t help but wonder how much...

NFL's smallest market prepares to host league's top offseason spectacle as draft comes to Green Bay

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 5:57A Associated Press

Green Bay Packers CEO Mark Murphy says a total attendance of about 250,000 is expected.

Get to Know Your City: Daniel Stowe Conservancy

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 5:42A Deeandra Michel

Belmont, NC Were back with another Get to Know Your City, your weekly photo-driven guide to the most beautiful, iconic, and surprising places around Charlotte, North Carolina. This week, we re stepping into nature with a visit to a local favorite...

Avelo Airlines pulls back on Concord-Padgett Regional Airport routes after expansion announcement

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 5:00A Daniel Gray

The airline had expanded with 13 new routes, but are now pulling back on five because of low demand.

Bacon Debate: How do you like your bacon cooked?

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 4:33A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, NC The Rising crew gets in the kitchen to tackle the big bacon debate happening online.

What the Tech: new Email address

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 3:35A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, NC Over 2.5 billion people use Gmail, a testament to its convenience and reliability. However, this popularity also makes Gmail users prime targets for scammers, spammers, and hackers. With so many of us using the platform for over a...

Up ‘n Adam: Queens University of Charlotte Lacrosse

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 3:34A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Queens University of Charlotte face off against the University of Utah in a big lacrosse match-up Saturday at Noon on MeTV. Adam Wurtzel got to try lacrosse for the first time, while learning about the game, thanks to...

WNC chef continues to feed the community six months after Helene

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 1:45A Zyneria Byrd

"I have depleted a fair bit of my own savings, but I feel like this mission is important," she said.

Hot and hazy Easter Weekend

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 1:19A Nicole Madden

AM Headlines: Warming Up Hot & Hazy Easter Weekend Rain Chances Return Next Week Discussion: Easter weekend will be getting hot with temperatures returning to the low 80s this afternoon. A strong ridge will park over the southeast, leading to...

UPDATE: Suspect in custody following Florida State shooting

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 7:13A Jeff Monheit

TALLAHASSEE, FL A suspect has been taken into police custody following a reported shooting Thursday at Florida State University, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The shooting sent an unknown number of people to a...

Healthy Headlines: Curbing Community Violence

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 6:43A Deeandra Michel

In today s Novant Healthy Headlines, Ramona Holloway talks with Damion Lewis, the violence intervention coordinator at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, who highlights how Novant s violence intervention program is helping victims of...

Reporter, photojournalist caught in shootout while on assignment in S.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 6:30A Justin Pryor

Reporter Jen Cardone said she was nearly hit in the head when a bullet struck her news vehicle just above the passenger door where she was sitting.

Little girl found dead after house fire in Lancaster Co.

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 6:28A Jeff Monheit

LANCASTER CO., NC The death of a six-year-old girl is under investigation in Lancaster County. A deputy on patrol found a home on fire on Old Camden Highway around 8:19 am on Wednesday. Firefighters put out the flames and found the girl inside...