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Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:17:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44. The actor told Harper s Bazaar she is very grateful to be welcoming a child with partner Tanguy Destable, 45, a French electronic music producer known by his stage name, Tepr. Tanguy and I are...

Airing today on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers take on Lehigh Valley Phantoms starting at 4PM!

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:31:51 Z

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Child, 78-year-old killed in crash with alleged drunk driver

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:21:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LENOIR, N.C. Two people are dead, including one child, after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in Caldwell County on Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. It happened around 8:45 p.m. on U.S. 64 at Union Baptist...

Jet fuel shortage could hurt summer travel

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:21:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The 2026 summer travel season could be full of headaches. Supply and demand are the undefeated champions of business and economics, CNN Business David Goldman said. Jet fuel prices have rocketed upwards since military action against Iran began, and...

Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:26:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CAIRO (AP) The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade...

Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LONDON (AP) A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at auction on Saturday for 670,00 pounds ($906,000). The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class...

Statewide burn ban issued in South Carolina

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:09:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide burn ban. That includes all outdoor burning like campfires and burning yard waste. Officials say the move comes amid particularly dangerous mixes of elevated wildfire risk factors...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 17th

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:36:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Missing swimmer’s body recovered in Lake Norman

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:28:02 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Rescue crews say they have found the body of a missing swimmer in Lake Norman. That swimmer was first reported missing near Lake Norman State Park around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon when he fell trying to get on a boat. Officials say his body was found a...

Gaston County Mugshots April 17th

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:00:09 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:37:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.

National retailer Painted Tree Boutiques closing, local vendors deal with aftermath

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Painted Tree Boutiques closed this week across the U.S., including four locations in our state: Raleigh, Cary, Gastonia and Matthews.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:32:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BEIRUT (AP) Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including...

This Saturday & Sunday on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) It s double the Checkers, and double the action! Your weekend just got better: Catch the Charlotte Checkers back-to-back on WCCB Charlotte! Saturday 4/18 at 4PM Sunday 4/19 at 1PM Two chances to watch the nonstop energy! Don t miss a second as the...

Map: N.C. cities and counties begin water restrictions as drought continues

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:39:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) As the drought worsens across North Carolina and no relief in sight, some cities and counties are starting to impose mandatory water restrictions.

What the Tech: Earth Day and outdated devices

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:25:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC This Earth Day, that old junk drawer full of outdated devices could be more useful than you think. Many people assume old phones, tablets and charing cables may seem worthless, but many still have practicle uses. In this What the Tech?...

Amber Alert canceled for teen in eastern North Carolina

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Amber Alert canceled for Olivia Nicole Kimbro in Carteret County.

Season 4 of “The Way Home” premieres on Sunday

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA New journeys and revelations await the Landry family across generations. At the beginning of season four, Alice (Laflamme-Snow) is about to graduate high school, Kat (Leigh) and Elliot (Williams) dream of the next steps for their...

The Westside Fish Fry heats up this weekend

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:55:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Great Westside Fish Fry is a popular community and cultural event that held in Charlotte s hostoric West End. The 2026 event, titled the Final Edition, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 , from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the...

Rise & Chime In: Would you sign a prenuptial agreement?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:48:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Love is in the air and apparently, so is paperwork! Before you say I do, what if your partner slides a prenup across the table are you feeling secure or slightly side-eyed? This morning, we re asking: is it just smart planning, or a...

Amber alert canceled for missing girl in North Carolina

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:45:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. A missing 13-year-old Morehead City girl was found safe Friday morning, officials said. An Amber Alert was issued for Olivia Nicole Kimbro on Thursday around 3 p.m. No word on who she was with, put Kimbro is currently in police...

Singer D4VD arrested in connection to murder of 14 year old

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:26:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LOS ANGELES, CA- Singer D4VD has been arrested in connection to the murder of a teen whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of a Tesla. Los Angeles police say the 21-year-old singer , whose real name is David Burke, is being held without bail....

Hot finish to the week with drought and fire concerns

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:23:42 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Friday keeps the heat wave going strong, with sunshine and highs pushing near 90. But with that dry air sticking around, there s a growing concern for fire danger across the area. Low humidity, warm temps, and even a light breeze can make it easier...

Emergency crews, CMPD responds to shooting call in north Charlotte

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Emergency crews are responded to a shooting call Friday morning. MEDIC says the call came from a home on Chalkstone Road around 5 a.m. CMPD is also on scene. Stay with us for updates as details come into the newsroom.

Residents push back as N.C. county reboots process for data center plan

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:54:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A plan to build a data center in Stokes County is back at square one after county commissioners voided a key zoning approval.

N.C. company building drone defense equipment for U.S. military

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A Mooresville-based defense contractor is deploying equipment to the U.S. military to shoot down enemy drones overseas.

High Point Central senior dances to the top of her class, mentors young kids

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) High School Scholar Hannah Sutherby volunteers at a High Point elementary school once a week to mentor a young student.

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:19:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Hezbollah said in a statement that any truce must apply across all Lebanese territory.

Rising gas prices hit Lake Norman boating businesses as season begins

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:23:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Boat rental companies say fuel costs are up about a dollar per gallon since the start of the war in Iran.

Levine Museum of the New South receives chocolate grant

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:44:31 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC- A Charlotte history museum is getting a sweet boost and turning it into a free experience for kids this summer. The Levine Museum of the New South has been awarded a $6300 grant from the American Heritage Chocolate Society, funded in...

What the Tech: Budget-friendly MacBook

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:03:09 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC As gradutation season approaches, many parents are looking for practicle gifts to set their students up for success, and a laptop is often at the top of that list. For years, Apple Inc. products like the MacBook have been among the most...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Katy Perry facing assault allegations

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:42:54 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA Katy Perry is currently under investigation by Australian police following sexual assault allegations made by actor Ruby Rose . The claims, which Perry has denied as categorically false and reckless lies, relate to an alleged incident...

Rise & Chime In: Are your parking skills elite or embarrassing?

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:38:56 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Alright, let s be honest for a second parking can really reveal who you are as a driver. Are you sliding into that tight spot like a total pro on the first try or are you doing the slow roll-by like, nope, not today, and circling the...

Narcan vending machines added in Gaston County

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:18:04 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) GASTONIA, N.C. Gaston County Emergency Management officials have installed Narcan vending machines in several locations. They re each stocked Naloxone, test strips, hygiene kits, and safe sex kits. These machines are available to the public at the...

Record Breaking Warmth with extreme Fire drought conditions

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:04:08 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Thursday and Friday keep the heat cranked up around here, and it s going to feel much more like early summer than spring. We re talking upper 80s to near 90 both days with plenty of sunshine and very little in the way of relief. It also stays quite...

NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep aims to tackle costly problem

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:25:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The annual NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep is happening between April 17 and April 25.

Mediators move closer to extending U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:51:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

New details out on Disney subdivision in N.C., but environmental questions remain

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Developers released new details on the Disney-themed subdivision planned for Pittsboro and Chatham County.

90s moving in with increased fire threat

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:11:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) We re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn t want to budge. That dry air continues to be a big concern, keeping fire danger elevated across the area. It won t take much for anything to spark and...

Behind the scenes in Gov. Roy Cooper's office

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) We talk to longtime aides to former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper.