WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC)

WBTV is a CBS-affiliated TV station that operates on virtual channel 3 and UHF digital channel 23. It is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. WBTV is one of the two main stations owned by Raycom Media, with the other being WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama. The station has its studio facilities situated near Morehead Street, a short distance west of Uptown Charlotte, and its transmitter is located in the northern part of Gaston County.

Local

English

Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#39708

United States

#8063

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#251

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

White House gives two week deadline before any involvement in Israel/Iran war

14 hours ago | wbtv.com | Molly Martinez

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future. I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” said President Trump in a statement read by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Copyright 2025 Gray DC. All rights reserved.
Wadesboro’s Interim Police chief speaks out, focuses on rebuilding department and trust

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Jason Puckett

WADESBORO, N.C. (WBTV) - Wadesboro’s Interim Police Chief spoke publicly on Tuesday for the first time since returning from retirement, promising to rebuild both a struggling police department and trust within the community. Chief Thedis Spencer previously served as Wadesboro’s Police Chief for more than a decade before retiring in 2023. He returned to lead the department this month following the resignation of former Interim Chief Jason Eschert.
Teen Tech Center helping teenagers get creative in Charlotte

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Mary Calkins

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The McCrorey YMCA is offering teens ages 13-18 a chance to dive into the world of tech at the Best Buy Teen Tech Center. It’s entirely free for teens and you don’t have to be a member of the Y. “You got to be open minded,” Darelle Woody said. “You got to come do something.
Ardrey Kell High hires new principal weeks after previous principal’s retirement sparks controversy

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Connor Lomis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Ardery Kell High School hired a new principal Wednesday morning, weeks after the previous principal’s retirement sparked major controversy. Dr. Susan Nichols introduced herself as the school’s newest leader in a YouTube video posted by the district just before noon on Wednesday, June 18. “This is truly an honor and privilege that I don’t take lightly,” Nichols said.
Fire burns through Gaston County home: See pictures here

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Connor Lomis

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A fire burned through a home in Gaston County Wednesday morning, according to officials. The fire started at 9:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, at a house along Christopher Court and Laws Lane in Gastonia. Pictures of the house fire are near the bottom of this article. Firefighters said they arrived within seven minutes and quickly extinguished the fire.
York County man wins $180K playing lottery: ‘Sometimes ... you are very lucky’

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Connor Lomis

ROCK HILL, S.C. (WBTV) - A York County man won $180,000 playing the lottery last week. The winner bought his Palmetto Cash 5 ticket from the Arch Mart on Arch Drive near Saluda Street in Rock Hill. “Sometimes you’re lucky, and sometimes -- you are very lucky,” the winner told South Carolina Education Lottery officials. --> Also read: Mecklenburg County woman wins $339K playing lottery: ‘I’m still processing’The man matched all five numbers drawn and hit the jackpot.
Bridge collapses over highway in South Carolina after fiery tanker crash: See photos here

1 day ago | wbtv.com | Connor Lomis

GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WBTV) - A bridge collapsed over a South Carolina highway last week after a fiery tanker crash. The wreck happened around 4 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, along Old Vaucluse Road’s bridge over Interstate 20 in Aiken County. Photos and videos of the bridge collapse are near the bottom of this article. Firefighters said the truck, which was carrying at least 8,500 gallons of gas, was driving east when it crashed -- sending a plume of flames into the sky.
More rounds of storms amid hot week in Charlotte region: What to know

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Coulter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Wednesday will start in the low 70s with high temperatures topping out in the low to mid 90s. Forecast the next 3 days(WBTV)Expect feels like temperatures to push around 100-degrees with a spotty shower or storm possible. Severe storms possible on ThursdayA First Alert is in place on Thursday as severe storms will be possible as a cold front moves through.
21-year-old charged with DUI in deadly Gaston County crash

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Connor Lomis

GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A 21-year-old was charged with driving under the influence in a deadly Gaston County crash Monday night, according to police. The young man, identified as Logan Taylor, of Huntersville, also faces charges of felony death by motor vehicle, failing to stop at a steady red signal, and reckless driving. Rashonda Greene, 45, of Gastonia, was identified as the person killed.
Tracking rounds of storms amid hot week in Charlotte region: What to expect

2 days ago | wbtv.com | Rachel Coulter

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Rounds of thunderstorms were possible this week as feels-like temperatures push toward 100 degrees to start the season. The summer solstice arrives on Friday, June 20 this year -- and the Charlotte region will be feeling it in full force. Here’s a look at what to expect this week. Temps are feeling hotHigh temperatures were expected to be in the 90s this week.