Emergency rule aims to curb bear interactions in Buncombe County

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/2 6:17A Daniel Gray

The interactions can be deadly for pets. Officials reported that five pets died, two were injured, and two people were hurt over about four months.

Artisan Ice Sculptures appearing at PastryCon

WCCB Charlotte 10/2 6:01A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel stepped outside onto the Rising terrace for a unique lesson from Artisan Ice Sculptures . Based in Concord, owner Nathan Moran will be designing these beautiful sculptures at PastryCon, happening this weekend at the...

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/2 3:32A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers are preparing to face the Detroit Lions without both starting cornerbacks, who are on injured reserve.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell performs his new song

WCCB Charlotte 10/2 3:25A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Gospel singer, Josiah Russel performs his new song on Rising.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell talks about his music & what’s next

WCCB Charlotte 10/2 3:13A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Our next guest is blending faith, music, creativity and a little personality along the way! Gospel and inspirational artist Josiah Russell is preparing for a big 2027, including his upcoming single Your Love. He s also built an...

Hot Friday ahead of weekend rain

WCCB Charlotte 10/2 3:06A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90. Saturday: It will not be an all day washout as the first half of the day looks to be mostly dry. Isolated showers will then numerous to widespread by the...

N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/1 6:45A Reuben Jones, Spectrum News Staf

Jennifer Balkcom is a former Democrat who said she first voted for a Republican in 2016. Democrat Jamie Ager is the CEO of a family farm.

FabFest 2026

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 5:41A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026. The event kicks off Friday 10/2 with a concert at the Knight Theater, followed by a free event on Saturday at the Parr Center at CPCC. Click...

Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 4:14A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A networking experience for entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to help build connections is happening in Charlotte on Friday. Dr. Leonard Brock, author of Neighborhood Scholar will be hosting a book signing at Apex...

All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:57A Kaitlin Wright

SPENCER, N.C. All aboard! The North Carolina Transportation Museum is going full steam ahead. Thomas the tank engine and his friend Percy have arrived in Spencer. Families have a chance to ride their favorite engines this weekend, October 2 4....

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:51A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora, executive chef of The Story of...

Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:34A DJ Beal

JERUSALEM (AP) Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in Saudi Arabia. Passengers on the FlyDubai plane...

Warming up ahead of increasing rain chances this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:26A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Thursday: Highs in the upper 80s. Plenty of sunshine. There is a slight increase in humidity today with dew points in the low 60s. Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90, but feeling like the low...

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/1 12:18A Associated Press

Horn injured his quadriceps, and Jackson had groin surgery on Tuesday. The Panthers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Caterpillar investing $1 billion in Lee County facility

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/30 6:41A Daniel Gray

The company said it will increase production of compact track loaders and telehandlers to meet the growing customer demand.