FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 11:41A Associated Press

Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The FAA said that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing s final...

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 9:39A Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and...

'We never gave up hope': Wilkes County leaders reflect on North Wilkesboro Speedway's return

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/17 8:17A Zach Tucker

The Window World 450 on Sunday will be the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 30 years.

State audit sparks conversation about hundreds of old landfill sites across North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/17 8:14A Jatrissa Wooten

“These landfill sites have been repurposed across the state of North Carolina," State Auditor Dave Boliek said.

Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 8:13A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with Today show host Craig Melvin at NBC s studio in Manhattan. The man was arrested Thursday morning inside...

Smoky skies and air quality concerns into the weekend

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/17 7:30A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

Canadian wildfire smoke is bringing hazardous air quality to parts of the Great Lakes and the Northeast.

Jamie Ager runs as 'mountain Democrat' in race against Rep. Edwards

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/17 7:30A Reuben Jones

A House race to watch is in western North Carolina in the 11th Congressional District.

Panthers re-sign veteran OL Brady Christensen

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 7:27A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers re-signed veteran offensive lineman Brady Christensen to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. Christensen was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of...

Trump doubles down on US election attacks in his primetime speech

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 7:24A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to elevate his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of U.S. elections and dispute his 2020 loss in...

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 7:03A Associated Press

TAPACHULA, M xico (AP) A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or...

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 6:52A Associated Press

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full Senate term after getting appointed as a temporary replacement for her late brother, Lindsey Graham , according to three people familiar with the...

Swinney says help from Congress is only way to discourage ‘blatant’ tampering in college football

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 6:48A Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) It s been six months since Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney called out Ole Miss for engaging in what he called blatant tampering to lure away transfer linebacker Luke Ferrelli. He...

ScreenX debut at AMC Concord Mills 24

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 6:35A Shalaunda Bacon

CONCORD, N.C. AMC Concord Mills 24 is debuting ScreenX. The next level technology delivers an immersive movie experience. Duncan Macdonald, AMC s Senior Vice President of Business Develops shows us how it works.

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

WCCB Charlotte 7/17 6:14A Associated Press

After 246 years, Pvt. John Pumphrey is unknown no more. Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for...

As U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets water desalination plant in Kuwait

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/17 5:30A Associated Press

Iran's missile strikes also targeted Qatar, a key mediator in the war.