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'We try to do our part': Winston-Salem church holds food fundraiser at Carolina Classic Fair for 15th year

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:07:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) “With this we’re putting our feet to the floor and our hands to the pine, so we’re making it work,” said Claudette Lindsay.

TONIGHT ON WCCB: Charlotte Independence vs. Sarasota @ 7pm!

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:01:05 Z

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NASCAR shrugs off fisticuffs and swearing, heads back to old tracks as it embraces its rugged past

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 04:42:06 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The hats and flags and T-shirts carrying the No. 77 of NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar were flying unapologetically, and almost defiantly, over Kansas Speedway last weekend, days after a pit-road fracas at Bristol in which the up-and-coming Cup Series...

US hiring slows and unemployment ticks higher with a month remaining before Americans head to polls

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:27:16 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday, a month before voters go to the polls in pivotal midterm elections at a time of discontent over the high...

Nvidia unveils security platform to stop AI agents from going rogue

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:49:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform designed to stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue, saying it sets boundaries that could have stopped previous breaches. The announcement of the company s Open Agent Safety Platform...

TODAY ON WCCB: SOCON Football: Wofford @ Furman starts at 2pm, followed by Tennessee Tech @ Western Carolina at 6pm!

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:01:05 Z

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FBI releases classified ‘Patel Report’ examining past failures at the bureau

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:33:21 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI has released a classified report to its workforce examining what it says are chapters from the bureau s history where this institution fell short, according to an internal message obtained Friday by The Associated Press. It...

Charlotte Motor Speedway to host public celebration of life for Kyle Busch

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:44:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CONCORD, N.C. Charlotte Motor Speedway will host a public Celebration of Life for NASCAR icon Kyle Busch on Friday, Oct. 9, track officials announced. The memorial ceremony will take place directly at the start/finish line of the 1.5-mile oval track...

Trump administration says it has no plans for ICE officers at polls. Activists are preparing anyway

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:02:01 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) WASHINGTON (AP) With early voting already underway, a question worrying some voters is what role if any immigration enforcement officers might have at polling places through Election Day. Department of Homeland Security officials say they don t plan...

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:21:44 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) After a week of fierce competition, Backpack emerged victorious as Fat Bear Week champion, the heftiest bear of Alaska s Katmai National Park and Preserve. The nonprofit running the longstanding contest announced that the bear, known for his pacifist...

Emergency rule aims to curb bear interactions in Buncombe County

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:17:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The interactions can be deadly for pets. Officials reported that five pets died, two were injured, and two people were hurt over about four months.

Artisan Ice Sculptures appearing at PastryCon

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:01:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel stepped outside onto the Rising terrace for a unique lesson from Artisan Ice Sculptures . Based in Concord, owner Nathan Moran will be designing these beautiful sculptures at PastryCon, happening this weekend at the...

Panthers defense looks to slow down Jared Goff and the Lions while missing both starting cornerbacks

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:32:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The Carolina Panthers are preparing to face the Detroit Lions without both starting cornerbacks, who are on injured reserve.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell performs his new song

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:25:29 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Gospel singer, Josiah Russel performs his new song on Rising.

Gospel singer, Josiah Russell talks about his music & what’s next

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:13:58 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Our next guest is blending faith, music, creativity and a little personality along the way! Gospel and inspirational artist Josiah Russell is preparing for a big 2027, including his upcoming single Your Love. He s also built an...

Hot Friday ahead of weekend rain

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:06:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90. Saturday: It will not be an all day washout as the first half of the day looks to be mostly dry. Isolated showers will then numerous to widespread by the...

N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:45:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Jennifer Balkcom is a former Democrat who said she first voted for a Republican in 2016. Democrat Jamie Ager is the CEO of a family farm.

FabFest 2026

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:41:49 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026. The event kicks off Friday 10/2 with a concert at the Knight Theater, followed by a free event on Saturday at the Parr Center at CPCC. Click...

Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:14:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. A networking experience for entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to help build connections is happening in Charlotte on Friday. Dr. Leonard Brock, author of Neighborhood Scholar will be hosting a book signing at Apex...

All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:57:24 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) SPENCER, N.C. All aboard! The North Carolina Transportation Museum is going full steam ahead. Thomas the tank engine and his friend Percy have arrived in Spencer. Families have a chance to ride their favorite engines this weekend, October 2 4. Use...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:51:46 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Chef Hector Gonzalez-Mora, executive chef of The Story of Mi...

Investigators work to determine why a pilot apparently tried to crash a FlyDubai flight to Israel

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:34:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) JERUSALEM (AP) Investigators worked Thursday to determine why an Omani pilot stabbed the captain of a flight to Israel, causing the plane to plummet dangerously before others on board landed it in Saudi Arabia. Passengers on the FlyDubai plane which...

Warming up ahead of increasing rain chances this weekend

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:26:26 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Thursday: Highs in the upper 80s. Plenty of sunshine. There is a slight increase in humidity today with dew points in the low 60s. Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90, but feeling like the low 90s....

Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:18:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Horn injured his quadriceps, and Jackson had groin surgery on Tuesday. The Panthers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Caterpillar investing $1 billion in Lee County facility

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:41:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The company said it will increase production of compact track loaders and telehandlers to meet the growing customer demand.

Rise & Chime In: What’s something you do better than others?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:09:25 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. We all have that ONE thing we secretly believe we do better than everybody else! Maybe you make the best fried chicken, parallel park like a pro, wrap presents perfectly or maybe you can find something in the refrigerator that...

Avery County marks two years since Helene with latest search

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) It's been two years since Helene and one woman in Avery County has not been found.

The Bloom Hotel: Fashion, Beauty, Luxury

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:58:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte is getting a serious dose of fashion, beauty and star power! Eva Marcille and Cynthia Bailey are headed to the Queen City October 10 for Bloom Theory Hotel, an immersive luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle experience. Eva...

A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:58:11 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) A pilot stabbed another pilot and then apparently tried to crash to aircraft carrying dozens of Israelis on Wednesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Passengers and crew staged a dramatic intervention to subdue the...

Pet of the week: Meet Victoria!

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:34:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Meet Risings pet of the week, Victoria! This perfect sized girl is about 47 lbs and 1 year and 4 months old. Victoria is sweet and curious. She loves an adventure and will be the perfect partner for running, hiking or long walks....

Strength training takes center stage on National Women’s Health and Fitness Day

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:23:57 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. For National Women s Health and Fitness Day, Aubrey Gregory, a personal trainer at Life Time Charlotte, joined WCCB Rising to share tips for getting started with strength training. Gregory highlighted benefits including stronger...

The longest-lasting Atlantic tropical cyclone of the satellite era

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:59:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) It's been 55 years since a tropical cyclone spent almost a month roaming the Atlantic Basin.

Warming up head of weekend rain

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:35:12 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Wednesday: Warming up but staying dry. Sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s. Thursday: Highs in the upper 80s. Plenty of sunshine Friday: Mostly sunny with increasing humidity. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90. Weekend: Scattered to...

2026 Carolina Renaissance Festival Text2Win Contest

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Text JOUST to 31403 by 10 AM, Friday, October 16th for your chance to win a Grand Prize VIP Experience to the Carolina Renaissance Festival! The Grand Prize includes an exclusive VIP package for four (2 children + 2 adults), including VIP parking,...

'Very low energy': Analyzing top N.C. campaign ads

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Marketing and ad gurus Billy Warden and Brian Lewis analyze the campaign ads in North Carolina's top races

Local mom shares story of Warrior Jace Thompson Foundation, urges parents to advocate for their kids’ health

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:00:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 41 children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States, according to childrenscancer.org. Jace Kinley Thompson from Stanly County was diagnosed with DIPG, a terminal...

Assault, kidnapping retrial for Word of Faith religious group leader set in North Carolina

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:20:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Word of Faith Fellowship leader Brooke Covington was first tried in 2017 for allegedly assaulting a former member in a "blasting" session.

Beautiful, but mild stretch of weather

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:42:47 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Forecast: Monday: A cool start will lead to a beautiful day. Highs near 80 degrees with plenty of sunshine. Tuesday: Similar to Monday, but a touch warmer. Sunny skies and low humidity. Wednesday: Warming up but staying dry. Sunny skies with highs in...

5 men arrested near UK air base used by US in Iran war on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:21:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LONDON (AP) U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three...

‘Avengers: Endgame’ retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for ‘Primetime’

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 07:09:50 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) NEW YORK (AP) Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, Avengers: Endgame returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday. The rerelease...