Family says Salisbury teen caught a ride before being shot and left at gas station to die

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:29P Morgan Fogarty

SALISBURY, N.C. We re learning more about the teen victim in a Salisbury deadly shooting. Investigators say 17-year-old Jeron Ellis was killed Sunday afternoon. Police responded to a gas station on East Innes Street around two in the afternoon,...

No word what sparked fire at north Charlotte car repair shop

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:24P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We are still waiting to learn what sparked a fire at a north Charlotte business. It happened around five Thursday afternoon at R&R Imports on North Tryon Street. Several first responders were at the scene including MEDIC,...

CLT Airport passenger activity projected to be down 6.7% Fourth of July holiday

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:14P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We re reaching the peak of summer holiday travel season at the airport. 1.6 million passengers are expected to pass through Charlotte Douglas between June 26th and July 6th. That s actually fewer people than last year. Passenger...

Monroe Police investigating two shootings from Friday night

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:05P Morgan Fogarty

MONROE, N.C. Monroe Police need your help investigating two separate overnight shootings from Friday. The first happened around midnight on Maurice Street, where gunmen fired into an occupied car. Hours later, three suspects opened fire on a group...

One hurt in Thursday afternoon shooting near Optimist Hall

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:01P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. MEDIC says it took one person to the hospital following shooting in north Charlotte. That shooting happened around one Thursday afternoon near Optimist Hall on North Caldwell Street. According to MEDIC the person s injuries are...

North Carolina history just a click away with new interactive welcome center kiosks

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/2 11:30A Arin Cotel-Altman

Interactive kiosks at North Carolina welcome centers let travelers explore state history and plan visits to historic sites.

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 10:11A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property...

America 250: North Carolina's role in shaping the nation

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/2 10:03A Spectrum News Staff

This is a nation founded on revolution, guided by principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A push from N.C. helped make it happen.

Motorcyclist killed, another driver hurt in 4-vehicle crash in Matthews

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 9:58A Miles Ruder

MATTHEWS, N.C. One person died and another was injured in a four-vehicle crash in Matthews, according to police. Police responded to the intersection of East John Street and McKee Road around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday night. Upon arrival, officers...

Police: Truck driver charged after falling asleep at wheel, killing woman in Union County

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 9:36A Miles Ruder

A tractor-trailer driver has been charged after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and killing another driver in Union County, according to the Monroe Police Department. It happened around 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1 at the intersection of...

2 pilots hurt after plane crash in Lancaster County

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 9:21A Miles Ruder

A small plane crashed in Lancaster County early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff s office. Officials said the plane crashed around 1 a.m. in a wooded area behind Zero Waste Recycling off East Brooklyn Avenue near Lancaster, South...

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 8:56A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to do...

Living funeral: Raleigh mother hosts celebration for son with rare disorders

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/2 8:19A Jatrissa Wooten

In August of 2025, Baker’s family members from Wilmington, Arkansas and Georgia came to celebrate.

Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here’s what to know

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 8:15A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) On Saturday, President Donald Trump s administration plans to launch Trump Accounts, tying the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to an effort to boost financial independence for American kids....

CMPD searching for missing 74 year old man

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:18A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department deputies are requesting the public s assistance in locating 74-year-old Samuel Higgins. Higgins was last seen near the 11000 block of Breezehill Lane on Tuesday, June 3oth. He is diagnosed...