Record heat before Thursday storms

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 11:05P Gerald Mengel

If you thought the record high yesterday was impressive, then prepare to be impressed once again! More record-breaking temperatures are expected in the Queen City today with highs soaring into the mid to upper 80s. This will shatter the old record...

Journalist shares her jump from hospice to health entrepreneurship

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/10 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Rose Hoban shares her story of how she went from a nurse and hospice administrator to journalist to entrepreneur by taking a risk on herself.

2026 NCHSAA Basketball Championships Live on WCCB Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 12:26P WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The North Carolina high school basketball state championships will be broadcast and streamed live, Wednesday through Saturday (March 11-14), on WCCB Charlotte and Bahakel Sports . Schedule below. Wednesday 3/11 12:00N 1A MEN Vance...

Appalachian Ski Mountain celebrates final week of the season

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/10 12:00P Rose Eiklor

It's the last week for skiing at Appalachian Ski Mountain, and skiers are taking advantage of the last moments of the season.

North Carolina university is working to make college more affordable for all its students

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/10 11:30A Jordan Grantz

UNC Asheville’s program Access Asheville is extending opportunities for affordable education to neighboring states.

How Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working to help elementary students develop better early...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/10 10:45A Estephany Escobar

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has goal to improve scores for K-2 students.

The Latest: About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 9:57A Associated Press

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran . The Islamic Republic, its firepower diminished, vowed to fight on . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war s aim is a...

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 6:56A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today s youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Boy George uses AI to write songs

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 5:10A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Boy George reveals to People magazine that he embraces artificial intelligence. He admitted in March 2026 that he has already written approximately five albums using the technology. For local news, click here .

Rise & Chime In: What were the video game rules in your house?

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 4:50A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Today is National Mario Day that s right, Mar-10 Mario! And it s the perfect excuse to talk about video games. Growing up, how did gaming work in your house? Were your parents the turn that thing off and go outside type or did...

‘Get Your Rear in Gear’ for the Colon Cancer Coalition

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 4:48A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC The Get Your Rear in Gear Charlotte 5K returns March 21 at First Ward Park, bringing the community together to raise awareness about colorectal cancer, support patients in treatment and provide cancer screenings for those with...

What the Tech: The Hidden Cost of Free Trial Apps

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 4:17A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Many apps offer free trials to hook new users, and if you re not careful those trials can turn into expensive subscriptions. These apps, known as fleeceware, rely on users forgetting to cancel before automatic renewal kicks in....

“Physician in the Kitchen,” promoting health one plate at a time

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 4:04A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- A local doctor is swapping out her lab coat for an apron as she embraces her new identity as the, Physician in the Kitchen. Rising caught up with Dr. Monique May to learn about what inspired her to help people improve their health...

One injured in stabbing in Northwest Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 3/10 3:07A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD is investigating a stabbing Northwest Charlotte. Police say the incident happened on Hoskins Mill Road around 1 a.m. Tuesday. One person was transported with life-threatening injuries. No word yet on a motive or suspects....

Record heat today and tomorrow

WCCB Charlotte 3/9 10:13P Gerald Mengel

Leave the jacket at home as you head out the door this morning. Record-breaking temperatures are likely in the Queen City today as temperatures soar towards the low to mid 80s. This should clear the record high of 82 set back in 1974. Sunshine...