Rise & Chime In: Do you have a work wife or work husband?

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 5:09A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You spend all day together, share inside jokes, grab lunch and maybe they know a little too much about you! So, is having a work wife or work husband harmless fun, or is it crossing the line?

Comedian Chris Kattan comes to Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 5:04A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. You know him from Saturday Night Live, where he gave us unforgettable characters like Mango, Mr. Peepers and one of the Butabi Brothers which, of course, helped give us A Night at the Roxbury. Now Chris Kattan is bringing the...

Van Van: Little Star, Big Moves

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 4:57A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. She may be young, but her r sum is already giving grown-up superstar! Child celebrity VanVan is rapping, acting and dancing her way across our screens with projects including Abbott Elementary, Sesame Street and her animated...

Wellness Wednesday: “Liquid Gold Green Juice”

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 4:48A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Everyone hits a wall sometimes whether it s from high-intensity work, travel, or the physical toll of recovery. Today, I m sharing my Liquid Gold green juice: a hydration powerhouse that s easier on the stomach than your morning...

Batttle of the babes returns this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 4:26A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The 6th annual Battle of the Babes Cocktail Competition returns to Uptown. The cocktail competition spotlights top women bartenders and industry leaders in Charlotte. The event is happening at Merchant + Trade on Sunday, from 5 p.m....

“Donkey Hodie” on PBS Kids

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 3:36A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel got to chat with one of the cast members, and Co-Executive Producer of the PBS Kids series Donkey Hodie, inspired by Mister Rogers Neighborhood.

Mecklenburg County proclaims September 25 as ‘Dolly Parton Day’

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 3:25A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day across the county. The designation uses the numerical date 9/25 as a...

Kathy Garver of “Family Affair” appearing at Mayberry Days

WCCB Charlotte 9/25 2:27A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel interviewed sitcom legend Kathy Garver of Family Affair about her upcoming appearance at the 2026 Mayberry Days Festival . Mayberry Days is happening in Mount Airy now through Sunday.

QB Bryce Young starting to flourish, put up big numbers in Panthers offense

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/25 2:25A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales credits Young's success to his familiarity with the offensive system and his growing confidence.

After Helene, more people still turning to western North Carolina nonprofit for help

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/25 12:46A Rose Eiklor

Hospitality House Northwest North Carolina serves 7 counties. Staff says donations have decreased since the storm, but the need has not.

More than 160,000 pounds of meat bearing false USDA inspection labels recalled

WCCB Charlotte 9/24 10:03A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) More than 83 tons of meat are being recalled across the U.S. because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with falsified inspection stickers, the Department of Agriculture said. Star...

Mortgage rates climb for 5th straight week, pushing average rate on a 30-year home loan above 7%

WCCB Charlotte 9/24 8:47A Associated Press

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week above 7% for the first time since January 2025, the latest affordability setback for prospective homebuyers following a five-week run of rate increases. The weekly average rate on a 30-year...

Pedestrian struck by Lancaster Sheriff’s deputy vehicle

WCCB Charlotte 9/24 8:35A DJ Beal

LANCASTER, S.C. The collision between a deputy vehicle and a pedestrian is being investigated by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. An on-duty deputy was traveling in his marked patrol vehicle on U.S. 521/Kershaw Camden Highway, approaching the...

CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at the White House after judge ordered Trump to lift ban

WCCB Charlotte 9/24 8:10A DJ Beal

NEW YORK (AP) Three news organizations banned from the White House for days were back on Thursday after a judge handed them a victory in an extraordinary showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes. On a...

Trump hails deep friendship with Xi as China’s leader urges ‘healthy’ competition between 2 powers

WCCB Charlotte 9/24 7:47A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the truly great friendship he has forged with Xi Jinping as the Chinese leader began his highly anticipated state visit by pressing for the world s two biggest economies to work more...