NASCAR and teams to meet in court to try to resolve yearlong feud over charter system

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/9 1:15A Associated Press

NASCAR filed a motion Monday seeking the conference and Bell granted it Wednesday.

The ACC has been going through a sideline overhaul. This year that includes 4 new head coaches

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/9 1:15A Associated Press

The Atlantic Coast Conference's multiyear coaching overhaul will include four new head coaches for the 2025-26 season.

Big chill Friday morning, first frost of season possible for High Country

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 10:33P James Scott

It hasn t exactly felt like fall in the Carolinas as of late, but Mother Nature will give us a stark reminder that summer is over as we wake up Friday morning. Much cooler and drier air is filtering into the Carolinas this Thursday afternoon as...

IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 12:28P Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce on Wednesday as part of the ongoing government shutdown, according to an updated contingency plan posted to its website. Most IRS operations are closed, the agency said in a separate...

AMC Theaters loses bid to dismiss NC civil rights leader’s lawsuit

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 11:38A Caryn Little

GREENVILLE, N.C. A federal judge has denied AMC Theaters attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by public theologian and civil rights leader Bishop William Barber II . Read the official dismissal denial document The lawsuit alleges that AMC employees...

NC Department of Health And Human Services announces first flu death of 2025-2026 season

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 10:26A WCCB Web Staff

The following information was released by NCDHHS. RALEIGH, N.C. (NEWS RELEASE) The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced the first reported flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season. An adult in the...

Last of the 10 New Orleans jail escapees from May is captured in Georgia, authorities say

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 9:37A Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) The only escaped Louisiana inmate who remained on the run following an audacious May jailbreak in which 10 men crawled through a hole behind a toilet has been found in Atlanta, the U.S. Marshals said Wednesday. Derrick Groves was...

Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health: ‘Ain’t dead yet’

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 8:32A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) Dolly Parton ain t dead yet, the country superstar said on social media Wednesday following public speculation about her health. There are just a lot of rumors flying around. But I figured if you heard it from me, you d know that I...

Carolina Insight: Greensboro Science Center

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 6:51A DJ Beal

In this week s Carolina Insight, we are discovering a world of wonder at the Greensboro Science Center! Just a short drive from Charlotte, the Greensboro Science center features an aquarium, museum, and zoo for a fun-filled and educational...

Arrest made in deadly California wildfire that leveled Pacific Palisades

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 6:25A Caryn Little

LOS ANGELES (AP) Authorities have arrested a 29-year-old man for igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Authorities arrested 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht for lighting a fire on New Year s Day...

Daniel Ritchie: We are more than just our circumstances

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 4:46A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Daniel Ritchie , a Christian speaker and author, has spent years sharing his story of faith and perseverance. Born without arms, he uses his journey to inspire others to find purpose beyond their circumstances. Through his books...

Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 4:35A Caryn Little

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump. The arraignment is expected...

Up ‘n Adam: Surefire Market

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 3:52A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the new Surefire Market in Camp North End to get a taste of their signature menu items. Part convenience store and part restaurant, Surefire offers handmade smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, sides and more....

Stem Cell Awareness Day: saving a life starts with a cheek swab

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 3:46A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- Project Life is a national movement to increase the potential pool of bone marrow and tissue donors by testing and registering college students with a simple cheek swab. Bone marrow treatments are the only hope for many people...

More than Pink Walk for breast cancer awareness happening this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/8 3:23A Deirnesa Jefferson

CHARLOTTE, NC The Susan G. Komen foundation will hold its More than Pink Walk on Saturday, October 11. Komen aims to raise $450,000 at the Charlotte Walk, generating critical funds that allow Komen to continue its investment in lifesaving work...