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Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense at state murder trial

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/17 5:25A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

If they succeed, Mangione could be sent to a psychiatric treatment facility instead of prison.

What would MLK Jr. think of U.S. at 250? We talk to his son

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/16 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

We talk to Martin Luther King III about his father and his death.

Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

WCCB Charlotte 6/16 7:45A DJ Beal

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum...

Adam interviews Carolyn Miller at CMA Fest

WCCB Charlotte 6/16 6:59A Adam Wurtzel

NASHVILLE, T.N. Adam Wurtzel went to CMA Fest in Nashville, where he interviewed rising country songstress, Carolyn Miller .

Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp join the Rising team!

WCCB Charlotte 6/16 6:43A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A group of talented kids from the Charlotte Youth Broadcasting Camp joined the Rising hosts in the studio to take part in multiple facets of the production.

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Duke University begins construction for new data center on campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/17 9:30A Kennedy Chase

Duke University construction begins for new graphics processing unit data center on campus.

UNC Charlotte students help design affordable homes in national competition

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/11 9:21A Arin Cotel-Altman

Ten affordable homes will be built through a national competition that pairs university students with builders, nonprofits and local governments.

Your teen's screen time may tick up this summer. How to navigate social media with them

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/8 1:26A Sydney McCoy

A study reveals 41% of teens with the highest social media use say their mental health is very poor.

Celebrity commencement speakers offer advice, inspiration to college graduates

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:00A Chris Welch

This year's commencement addresses have offered witty humor and sage advice for the class of 2026.

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4 Lawn Tickets for $99 at Concerts at Amphitheaters

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 7:31A Jody Mace

The Summer of Live Lawn 4-pack at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre and Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC, gives fans access to four lawn tickets at select shows for just $99 all-in, while supplies...

America the Duck’s 1st Birthday Party (Free ice cream and water slide) on July 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 5:42A Jody Mace

True Cut Ranch , at 5221 Bolick Road, Claremont, North Carolina, is opening the farm to all for America the Duck s 1st Birthday Party on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. The celebration...

GATHER: Women’s Community & Connection on June 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 5:04A Jody Mace

GATHER is an intimate monthly event where professional women come together to share challenges, celebrate victories, and support each other through life s complexities. In a world that often demands...

SNAP recipients can get FREE rides to some farmers’ markets

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/16 1:23A Jody Mace

Farmers Market Transportation Program is a new program by Mecklenburg County that offers FREE CATS Microtransit rides to some farmers markets in North Mecklenburg County to SNAP recipients. To be...

Father’s Day Car Show at Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill — North End Matthews

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/15 9:00P Jody Mace

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill North End Matthews, at 316 North Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Father s Day Car Show on Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 11...

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Carolina Hurricanes return with Stanley Cup

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/16 1:30A Patrick Thomas

It was a more high-profile landing than usual for RDU.