Escaped eastern North Carolina inmate still on the lam

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/5 5:15A Charles Duncan

He was convicted in Lee County for drug trafficking and sentenced to more than five years in prison.

From debate to dialogue: In a contentious era, 'Ethics Bowl' offers students a gentler alternative

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/5 5:00A Associated Press

Win or lose, many of the teenage participants say the experience helped them think more deeply about controversial topics.

Real ID deadline arrives Wednesday for millions of North Carolinans

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/5 12:45A Sydney McCoy, Daniel Gray

It’s important to note, a Real ID is still not needed to drive, vote, get access to a hospital or get life saving services.

Valle Crucis restaurant hobbled by Helene gets a second chance

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/5 12:45A Jordan Kudisch

Helene closed many restaurants in western North Carolina, including Over Yonder. But its fate changed with community help.

Tariffs could increase car repair costs

WCCB Charlotte 5/4 5:34A Miles Ruder

It could cost you more to repair your car. Another round of auto tariffs went into effect Saturday with the latest impacting car parts. Most car parts imported into the U.S. will now be hit with a 25% tariff. A CNN analysis found it could add an...

Youth referee arrested after discharging firearm

WCCB Charlotte 5/4 4:26A Miles Ruder

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. Union County deputies say a youth sports referee has been arrested after firing a gun inside a packed sports complex in Indian Trail. Investigators say 49-year-old Ernest Davis fired the weapon inside his gym bag while...

Death investigation underway in west Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/4 3:19A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD is conducting a death investigation in west Charlotte, the third deadly shooting in less than 24 hours. It happened just before 4 p.m. Saturday on Browns Avenue near Freedom Drive. When police arrived they located two...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 5/4 2:27A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Saturday, May 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Gaston County Mugshots May 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 5/4 1:46A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Saturday, May 3rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Homicide investigation underway in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 7:13A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. It happened around 11:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of Frew Road near Drury Drive. Prior to CMPD launching the homicide...

More people using BNPL loans for everyday essentials

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 6:53A Miles Ruder

Americans are using the buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to buy everyday items like groceries, and while these loans are not new, how people are using them is changing. It s a good way to get some things I either need or want, and to be able to...

Bill to allow concealed guns for some teachers

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 5:38A WCCB Web Staff

Two North Carolina bills would allow trained teachers, volunteers, even visitors to carry a gun at your child s school. Each bill requires gun holders to have written permission from school leaders and a valid concealed handgun permit to carry on...

Officials urge boat safety

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 4:24A Miles Ruder

As the weather gets hotter, more people are spending time on the water. Lake patrol officials want to make sure you stay safe on your boats They say it s important to make sure all of your equipment is up to date. They recommend doing a full...

CMPD investigating homicide in south Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 3:16A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was shot and killed overnight in south Charlotte. It happened around 3 a.m. in the 500 block of Branch Way Court off East Arrowood Road. When police arrived, they...

Charlotte Fire: Dilworth house fire intentional set

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 3:15A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Fire determined that the house fire in Dilworth on Friday morning was intentionally set. This fire put lives at risk both the public and our firefighters. Intentionally set fires threaten entire neighborhoods and...