Pro Football Hall of Fame announces 15 modern-era players as finalists for Class of 2025

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/28 5:15A Cody Thompson

The unveiling of the Class of 2025 will be at 9 p.m. ET on Feb. 6.

Monroe esports team wins regional championship

WCCB Charlotte 12/28 5:00A WCCB Web Staff

MONROE, N.C. Four students at Central Academy of Technology and Arts (CATA) won a regional esports championship earlier this month, the third esports trophy for the school. Car Go Brrr, a Mario Kart...

Charlotte woman wins bodybuilding competition, receives IFBB Pro Card

WCCB Charlotte 12/28 2:00A WCCB Web Staff

A Charlotte woman made waves earlier this month, winning her first bodybuilding competition and earning her pro card. Christina Hitlon won first place in her Figure class at the NPC Nationals in Irving, Texas. The win comes just months after she...

Domestic violence dispute in Gastonia leaves victim with “several life-threatening stab wounds”

WCCB Charlotte 12/27 9:09A Gary Brode

GASTONIA, NC One person is in the hospital, another in jail after a domestic dispute ended with a stabbing. Gaston County Police say the dispute happened just before 9:30 AM Friday at 116 Jeran Ln. in Gastonia. Officers found the victim with...

Speedway Children’s Charities awards more than $4M in grants in 2024

WCCB Charlotte 12/27 8:00A Caryn Little

CONCORD, N.C. (News Release) Speedway Children s Charities (SCC), the philanthropic arm of Speedway Motorsports , has announced a remarkable year of giving with $4,088,951 granted to nonprofits across the country, including $170,650 raised...

Register now for the 2025 Homesteading class at Gaston County Cooperative Extension

WCCB Charlotte 12/27 5:00A Caryn Little

DALLAS, N.C. (News Release) As more individuals seek to live a self-reliant lifestyle, the NC Cooperative Extension is here to provide valuable resources to help make that a reality. Whether you re a homesteader, a beginner farmer, an established...

Procession to bring fallen Greensboro officer from Raleigh to funeral home

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/27 3:30A Daniel Gray

Greensboro police will bring the body of their fallen officer, Officer Michael Horan, to a funeral home in the Triad area Friday.

Get to know your city: Dilworth

WCCB Charlotte 12/27 2:00A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C Nestled just south of Uptown, Dilworth is one of Charlotte s most charming and historic neighborhoods. Known for its tree-lined streets, beautiful craftsman-style homes, and welcoming community vibe, Dilworth offers a perfect mix...

Soggy & stormy weekend ahead

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 9:27P James Scott

The final Friday of 2024 is here and it looks like your rain gear will be celebrating with you this weekend. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico has already arrived in the Carolinas; paired with overcast skies and northeasterly winds, scattered...

There is still time for sports during the holiday week | Top sporting events in and around Charlotte...

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 4:55A DJ Beal

Not a very busy sports week but Wingate basketball has you covered. Click through the gallery see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

Dozens survive fiery Christmas plane crash in Kazakhstan

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 3:18A Chris Gilmore

KAZAKHSTAN-At least 29 people have survived a fiery plane crash in kazakhstan on wednesday. The plane burst into flames as it hit the ground. But in an amazing twist of fate, some survivors began emerging from the wreckage shortly after.

Up ‘n Adam: More from the Disney Treasure!

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 3:17A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Earlier this month, Adam Wurtzel got to set sail aboard Disney Cruise Line s newest ship, the Disney Treasure . Even with doing three days of live TV segments (which can be seen HERE ), there was still more to see! This time, Up n...

A safe way home on New Year's Eve: Foundation giving away Uber gift cards to prevent drunk driving

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/26 3:04A Rachel Loyd

On New Year’s Eve the Mia Stokes Foundation is giving away 1,000 Uber gift cards to prevent drunk driving.

Road closure for Pajama All Day 5K & Fun Run

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 2:00A Deeandra Michel

January 11: 2025 Pajamas All Day 5K & Fun Run The event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Blakeney Professional Drive and travels through the Ballanmoor Neighborhood. Event organizers expect 800 participants. Visit the event website for more information.

‘A ripple effect’: N.C. college helps spread literacy

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/26 1:48A Jennifer Roberts

About 35% of residents in Union and Anson counties read at or below a sixth-grade level, educators say.