Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 11:37A Associated Press

Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.

National retailer Painted Tree Boutiques closing, local vendors deal with aftermath

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 10:15A Jatrissa Wooten

Painted Tree Boutiques closed this week across the U.S., including four locations in our state: Raleigh, Cary, Gastonia and Matthews.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in...

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 8:32A Associated Press

BEIRUT (AP) Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S.,...

This Saturday & Sunday on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 6:00A WCCB Staff

It s double the Checkers, and double the action! Your weekend just got better: Catch the Charlotte Checkers back-to-back on WCCB Charlotte! Saturday 4/18 at 4PM Sunday 4/19 at 1PM Two chances to watch...

Map: N.C. cities and counties begin water restrictions as drought continues

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 4:39A Charles Duncan

As the drought worsens across North Carolina and no relief in sight, some cities and counties are starting to impose mandatory water restrictions.

What the Tech: Earth Day and outdated devices

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 4:25A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC This Earth Day, that old junk drawer full of outdated devices could be more useful than you think. Many people assume old phones, tablets and charing cables may seem worthless, but many still have practicle uses. In this What the...

Amber Alert canceled for teen in eastern North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 4:15A Daniel Gray

Amber Alert canceled for Olivia Nicole Kimbro in Carteret County.

Season 4 of “The Way Home” premieres on Sunday

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 4:00A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA New journeys and revelations await the Landry family across generations. At the beginning of season four, Alice (Laflamme-Snow) is about to graduate high school, Kat (Leigh) and Elliot (Williams) dream of the next steps for their...

The Westside Fish Fry heats up this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 3:55A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Great Westside Fish Fry is a popular community and cultural event that held in Charlotte s hostoric West End. The 2026 event, titled the Final Edition, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 , from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the...

Rise & Chime In: Would you sign a prenuptial agreement?

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 3:48A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Love is in the air and apparently, so is paperwork! Before you say I do, what if your partner slides a prenup across the table are you feeling secure or slightly side-eyed? This morning, we re asking: is it just smart planning, or...

Amber alert canceled for missing girl in North Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 3:45A Shalaunda Bacon

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. A missing 13-year-old Morehead City girl was found safe Friday morning, officials said. An Amber Alert was issued for Olivia Nicole Kimbro on Thursday around 3 p.m. No word on who...

Singer D4VD arrested in connection to murder of 14 year old

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 3:26A Chris Gilmore

LOS ANGELES, CA- Singer D4VD has been arrested in connection to the murder of a teen whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of a Tesla. Los Angeles police say the 21-year-old singer , whose real name is David Burke, is being held without...

Hot finish to the week with drought and fire concerns

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 12:23A Janessa Webb

Friday keeps the heat wave going strong, with sunshine and highs pushing near 90. But with that dry air sticking around, there s a growing concern for fire danger across the area. Low humidity, warm temps, and even a light breeze can make it...

Emergency crews, CMPD responds to shooting call in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 12:04A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Emergency crews are responded to a shooting call Friday morning. MEDIC says the call came from a home on Chalkstone Road around 5 a.m. CMPD is also on scene. Stay with us for updates as details come into the newsroom.

Residents push back as N.C. county reboots process for data center plan

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 10:54A Charles Duncan, Sasha Strong, As

A plan to build a data center in Stokes County is back at square one after county commissioners voided a key zoning approval.