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Producer prices shot up 6%, adding to pressure on companies to raise prices for customers

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:01:13 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. wholesale inflation came in hot last month. Producer prices rose 6% from a year earlier, the highest point in more than three years, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices and intensifies pressure on companies to pass along...

Gaston County Mugshots May 12th

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:32:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 12th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Declutter Your Credit This Spring

Wed, 13 May 2026 05:24:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Spring cleaning is not just for closets and garages. Financial experts say it can also be a great time to tidy up your credit habits. Dr. Brittany Greene, head of community at Self , shared simple ways people can spring clean their...

SC Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:42:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) COLUMBIA, SC The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son. In a unanimous ruling, the justices said the conduct...

Gaston County adopts 2027 budget

Wed, 13 May 2026 04:13:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) GASTON CO., NC T he Gaston County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 Tuesday night. The adopted budget maintains the county property tax rate at 59.9 cents per $100 of assessed value. Property owners...

Pet of the Week: Meet Ark

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:54:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Ark is a 3 year old dog with Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control. He is currently being fostered but is looking for his forever home. Ark is described as well behaved and gets along great with kids .

What the Tech: The perfert password

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:53:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC Today, most online accounts aren t hacked because someone guessed a password. They re hacked because passwords were stolen in a data breach and reused somewhere else. Passwords can be a nuisance. Most people reuse them, make them too...

“It’s Not Like That” premieres Friday on Prime VIdeo

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:52:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA It s Not Like That , a family drama series starring Scott Foley and Erinn Hayes, premieres globally on Prime Video on Friday, May 15th. The 8-episode season, produced by Wonder Project, follows a widowed pastor and a divorced mother...

Rise & Chime In: Do you need work besties?

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:47:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Your coworkers can really make or break the job! For some people, having a work bestie is the only way to survive meetings, deadlines, and office drama. But once the workday is over do you actually want to hang out with your coworkers...

The Wiggles are coming to Charlotte!

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:24:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel got to chat with Dominic Field, known as The Tree of Wisdom with The Wiggles . The Wiggles Tree of Wisdom Spectacular Tour will be coming to Ovens Auditorium on August 17th for two shows. Click HERE for tickets. Click...

Sharyn Powell on new children’s book “It’s Okay to Be Kind”

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:19:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel welcomed children s author and literacy advocate, Sharyn Powell to Rising to discuss her new book It s Okay to Be Kind . Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

1,700 layoffs possible as Goodyear eyes closing N.C. factory

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The closure is expected to happen by the end of 2027, affecting about 1,700 hourly and salaried positions.

Sunny skies with a few stray showers Wednesday evening

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:06:33 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Today is the in-between day in this forecast. We ll start off with plenty of sunshine and a nice warm-up through the afternoon, with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Most of the day stays dry, but by late Wednesday evening, a weak cold front could...

Center-left Democrats look to make inroads despite partisan climate

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) We talk to NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan and Canton Mayor Zeb Smathers.

WCCB Charlotte: Weekend Newscast Director/Tech Utility (Full Time)

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:16:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Bahakel Communications is seeking an experienced technical operator. The qualified candidate should have at least 1 year directing live news (or relevant experience) or a minimum of 3 years of LIVE technical experience (Audio/Studio/Graphics/Master...

N.C. resident quarantined from hantavirus cruise ship. Here's what the experts say

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A person from North Carolina is in quarantine at the University of Nebraska being monitored for hantavirus. They were evacuated from the cruise ship.

Charlotte leaders approve resolution asking NCDOT to pause I-77 project

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:44:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Charlotte City Council voted 10-1 in favor of the resolution Monday night asking the state to pause the I-77 express lanes project.

Rising Spotlight: Charlotte Independence

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:40:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Charotte s soccer scene continues to grow, and one of the organizations leading the charge is the Charlotte Independence. In this week s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Clay Dimick, team captain and number 17 defender for the Charlotte...

Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:34:28 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons...

The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:03:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran delivered higher gasoline prices and more pain for Americans. The Labor Department s consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, the biggest jump...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 11th

Tue, 12 May 2026 06:03:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, May 11th. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

What the Tech: Behind the Canvas breach

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:43:07 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC A major data breach involving the education platform Canvas has parents, teachers and students concerned after hackers reportedly stole stole names, addresses, student ID s and other personal information. Cybersecurity experts say the...

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:07:27 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BALTIMORE (AP) Federal prosecutors announced charges Tuesday in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore s Francis Scott Key Bridge , accusing the Singapore-based operator of a ship and a key employee of making critical decisions that led to the disaster and...

Aspire Community Expo happening Saturday

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:24:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s entrepreneurs are taking center stage! From local vendors and food to networking and family fun, the ASPIRE Community Expo is all about supporting small businesses and celebrating community pride right here in the Queen...

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:18:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) More than 20 years after it redefined fast shipping, Amazon is preparing to raise the bar on consumer expectations again by offering to fulfill customers most urgent product needs in a half-hour or less for an extra fee. The company,...

Tasty Tuesday: Hope Haven announces top chefs and creators for event

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:13:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte based nonprofit Hope Haven is hosting its first-ever culinary competition, Next Level Hope. It s inspired by shows like Next Level Chef but with a fun, community-driven twist that pairs local social media chefs with chefs...

Up ‘n Adam: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” at SEA LIFE

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:09:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CONCORD, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to SEA LIFE in Concord to get a glimpse at some Remarkably Bright Creatures, which is also the title of a new Netflix film which takes place in an aquarium. Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Rise & Chime In: Which celebrity would you want at your graduation?

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:08:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Graduation season is here and some schools are bringing out BIG celebrity power for commencement speeches! From actors to athletes to music legends, imagine sitting there waiting for your diploma and suddenly your favorite celebrity...

Trump says he’ll move to suspend federal gasoline tax. He can’t do it on his own

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:10:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war. The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own. Congress would have...

Suspect hurt after drive-by shooting targets N.C. police department, sheriff says

Tue, 12 May 2026 03:06:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A person shot at the Elizabethtown Police before getting into a shootout with a deputy in southeastern N.C., the Bladen County Sheriff says.

Sunny skies with refreshing temperatures

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:29:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Good Tuesday morning! We re waking up to a much cooler start across the region after temperatures dropped well down into the 40s overnight in some spots. It s definitely going to feel a little more refreshing stepping out the door early today. The...

Charlotte fund helping thousands of people by preserving affordable housing

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Housing Impact Fund is buying and renovating apartments to allow people in need to pay hundreds of dollars less for apartments.

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:32:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The widow of a man killed in last year s mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the company s artificial intelligence chatbot for giving advice on how to carry out the rampage. The lawsuit comes after state...

Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty

Mon, 11 May 2026 09:44:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret...

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:07:15 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on life support after rejecting Tehran s latest proposal , which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the...

Former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, offers to serve as interim mayor when Vi Lyles leaves office

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:02:10 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. In a statement released Monday morning, former Charlotte mayor, Jennifer Roberts, has offered to serve as interim mayor after current mayor, Vi Lyles, leaves office. Mayor Lyles announced her resignation on Thursday, saying she ll...

Jersey maker slammed with orders as Hurricanes advance in playoffs

Mon, 11 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) "Right now I'm sitting at around a 6- to 8-month backlog of work," Matt Goldman said.

Remains recovered of U.S. soldier with N.C. ties who went missing in Morocco

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:37:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A Moroccan military search team found 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., a 27-year-old Air Defense Artillery officer.

What the Tech: App of the day “Yuka”

Mon, 11 May 2026 03:34:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC The food label may say something is healthy, but you shouldn t take that at face value. Consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker found Yuka, a smartphone app that instantly grades what your eating with a simple barcode scan. Click here...

A few scattered showers this afternoon, with fog concerns tonight

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:57:59 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) We are waking up to a few clouds as our next minor storm system approaches with temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Today looks like the wettest day of the week as a cold front pushes through the area. Expect a mix of scattered showers and maybe even a...