Rising summer camp costs in North Carolina create challenges for families

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/6 7:00A Arin Cotel-Altman

Families across North Carolina are seeing higher summer camp prices this year, forcing some parents to rely on scholarships and financial assistance.

Global pharma company Novartis plans $220-million RTP investment

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/6 6:28A Daniel Gray

Novartis says it’s a big step in bringing end-to-end pharmaceutical manufacturing over to the U.S.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 5th

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 5:38A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

US Navy returns to Charlotte this week

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:58A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The U.S. Navy is back in Charlotte for the first time in nearly 20 years this week. About 75 sailors representing a wide range of careers will be out in the community throughout the week visiting schools, nonprofits and local...

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:51A DJ Beal

NEW YORK (AP) Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer who raced yachts, owned huge chunks of the American West and transformed the news business by launching CNN in 1980, has died at age 87. CNN reported that he died Wednesday, citing...

Wellness Wednesday: Sea moss watermelon juice

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:49A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- Sea Moss Watermelon Juice. This powerhouse combination is not only delicious, but also packed with benefits for your overall health and well-being. Sea moss is known for its high levels of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,...

Gaston County Mugshots May 5th

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:43A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Tuesday, May 5th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Up ‘n Adam: National Tennis Month

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:18A Adam Wurtzel

INDIAN LAND, S.C. Adam Wurtzel met Todd Upchurch of Serve It Up Tennis Academy to celebrate National Tennis Month, and the health benefits of playing the sport.

Pastor Toure Roberts helps you find clarity in chaos

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:11A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tour Roberts serves as Co-Senior Pastor of The Potter s House of Dallas , where he and Sarah Jakes Roberts succeeded the iconic Bishop T.D. Jakes . Under their leadership, thousands worship live each week, over 50,000 join online,...

Rise & Chime In: Would you take $1k weekly or $1m in lump sum?

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 4:00A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s talk money! If someone offered you $1,000 every single week for life would you take the steady paycheck? Or would you grab $1 million right now but never be allowed to earn another dollar again? Sounds easy at first...

Small town fire chief accused of burning abandoned buildings, N.C. sheriff says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/6 4:00A Charles Duncan

Deputies in Anson County charged the chief of the Morven Fire Department in connection with drug trafficking and setting fire to several buildings.

Pet of the Week: Meet Blue!

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 3:34A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Rising s Pet of the week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Blue! A one-year-old mixed breed, Blue is easygoing with an infectious smile. Learn more about this sweet boy HERE! Click here for more from WCCB Charlotte.

Tracking late evening rain and storms that continue into Thursday afternoon

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 2:38A Janessa Webb

Our first round of light rain will be early this morning into early afternoon. The main storm system with rain and storms moves into our region late tonight. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop after 8 p.m. and continue on and...

1 killed in crash in University City

WCCB Charlotte 5/6 12:41A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died in a crash in University City early Wednesday morning. MEDIC says it happened around 1:30 a.m. on University City Boulevard, near the intersection with North Tryon Street. The intersection reopened around 4:30 a.m....

The man behind one of N.C.'s biggest political upsets

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/5 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Tim Boyum talks to Patrick Sebastian, who worked on Sheriff Sam Page's campaign to oust Senate leader Phil Berger.