Charlotte, NC, September 17, 2026 —

WCNC Charlotte, a local news station, has begun broadcasting its morning news program at earlier times, introducing a 4:30 a.m. and a 5 a.m. start time for its early morning broadcasts.

The specific reasons for this adjustment to the broadcast schedule were not immediately available. Details regarding the duration of this new schedule, or whether it is a permanent change, have not been publicly disclosed by the station. Further information on programming changes or the strategic decisions behind this schedule shift is pending.

The early morning news segment typically aims to provide viewers with the latest breaking news, weather updates, and traffic information as they prepare for their day. Extending the broadcast window to 4:30 a.m. suggests an effort to capture an earlier segment of the morning audience or to offer a more comprehensive news delivery in the pre-dawn hours.

WCNC Charlotte is part of the Tegna Inc. portfolio of television stations. The station serves the Charlotte metropolitan area. As of the information provided, no further details about the content or specific focus of the expanded early morning broadcasts have been released.

The contractor’s name, which would be relevant if the change involved technical upgrades or specific operational partnerships, was not provided. Similarly, details regarding any potential impact on staff schedules or viewer feedback mechanisms related to this change are not part of the available information.

This adjustment places WCNC Charlotte’s morning news among some of the earliest broadcast times in the market. Viewers seeking this early news coverage can now tune in at 4:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.



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