25 years ago, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt dies in Daytona crash

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 6:25A Kaitlin Wright

On this day in 2001, the NASCAR community lost a legend. Dale Earnhardt died on February 18, 2001 at the age of 49, following a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Ralph Dale Earnhardt was born on April 29, 1951 in Kannapolis, North...

After a year of work to clear Helene's destruction, Lake Lure begins to fill back up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/18 6:00A Courtney Davis

Crews have finished cleaning the debris in Lake Lure left by Helene's floods. The reservoir could be back open by Memorial Day.

US star Mikaela Shiffrin becomes 3-time Olympic champion with dominant slalom win

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 5:28A DJ Beal

CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) Mikaela Shiffrin closed her eyes, gave a deep breath and took a big step back onto the top of an Olympic podium. The American skiing standout was a gold medalist at the Winter Games once again and she couldn t quite...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 17th

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 5:05A WCCB Web Staff

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

Adam and James take on a Ninja Warrior course!

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 5:02A Adam Wurtzel

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. In the first installment of Adam vs. James, the pair take on a Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course at Carolina Ninja Academy .

NCDOT focuses on putting EV charging stations in rural areas

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/18 5:00A Nick Buffo

NCDOT will prioritize installing charging stations in rural areas rather than focusing solely on major highway corridors.

Man charged with killing 2 in Rock Hill shooting

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 4:14A WCCB Staff

ROCK HILL, S.C. A man is facing multiple charges after a shooting left a 19-year-old and a 4-year-old dead in Rock Hill Tuesday night. Officers were called to a home on Frank Street around 7:38 p.m. When they arrived, they found two adult men and...

Remembering Jesse Jackson & his Carolina connections

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 4:11A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Reverend Jesse Jackson s influence and legacy has spread far and wide but his roots are in the Carolinas. He was born in Greenville South Carolina and attended North Carolina A & T. Locally he played a big part in mentoring our...

Rise & Chime In: Have you ever met your hero?

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 2:37A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Have you ever met your hero? We re talking about those unforgettable, slightly nerve-wracking moments when the person you ve admired for years is suddenly standing right in front of you. Did you play it cool or completely forget...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Fan sues Donny Osmond over concert incident

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 2:29A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Donny Osmond, his production company, and Harrah s Las Vegas are currently being sued by a concertgoer who alleges she was seriously injured by a show prop. Woman is seeking $15k in damages. Claims she suffered a retinal injury that...

N.C. State rolls past 16th-ranked and injury-depleted rival North Carolina 82-58

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/17 11:45P Associated Press

N.C. State had its biggest margin of victory in the series since a 28-point win (85-57) in February 1962, according to College Basketball Reference.

Temperatures, rain chances on the rise

WCCB Charlotte 2/17 9:42P James Scott

Happy Hump Day! Our taste of spring continues this Wednesday afternoon as highs swell near 70 across the Piedmont & Foothills. The warmth comes despite a largely overcast day; stiff southwesterly winds gusting close to 30 mph will fuel the...

Tim Boyum talks with State Senator Michael Garrett on ICE, Bad Bunny

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/17 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

State Senator Michael Garrett joins Tim Boyum to talk about his recent visit to Minnesota, where he sat in on legislative hearings about ICE.

Mae C. Jemison: The first African American woman in space

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/17 7:30A Spectrum News Staff, Meteorologi

Jemison has been an inspiration her entire life.

365 days of clean air: How Mecklenburg County kept the air healthy in 2025

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/17 6:00A Chloe Salsameda

For the first time, air pollution stayed within a healthy range in Mecklenburg County every day of 2025.