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Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands.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

Apple hosts free creative camp for kids

WCCB Charlotte 6/16 6:21A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Tech giant Apple is hosting a free in-store camp called Create a Superhero to Help Others on iPad. Children will work together to create a custom superhero....

Potential Tropical Cyclone One will bring rain to parts of the Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte 6/16 5:44A Kaitlin Wright

Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed in the Gulf of America. This system has a short window to develop, but does have a chance at becoming Tropical Storm Arthur by Wednesday. Regardless of...

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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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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...

Donuts with Dad at Good Karma Ranch — meet alpacas

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/15 1:47A Jody Mace

Celebrate Father s Day with the alpacas at Good Karma Ranch, 1041 Brevard Place Road, Iron Station, North Carolina. This alpaca ranch is about 26 miles to the north west of...

Father’s Day 2026: freebies, discounts, and things to do — updated!

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/14 5:10A Jody Mace

Make Father s Day 2026 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. Keep reading for food deals, special events and a calendar for the whole weekend. As Dad always...

Father’s Day: Free racing at The Pit for dads

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/14 3:00A Jody Mace

If a dad you know has the need for speed, take him to The Pit Indoor Kart Racing on Father s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2026. All dads accompanied by a kid paying the full price for a race will get to race...

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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.

Related: The Carolina Hurricanes have long thrived at home. They need to do it now in the Stanley Cup Final Sports | Spectrum News 1

Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/14 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories.

'Little did I know what was coming': Caniac moves to Raleigh to be closer to her team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/14 2:44A Sydney McCoy

Janet Koehler attended her first game last November. Just a few weeks ago, she quit her job and moved to Raleigh to become a season ticket member.

How does Lenovo Center capture the 'loudest house' in the NHL?

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/11 7:32A Kennedy Chase

How does Lenovo Center capture the “loudest house” in the NHL? And does the volume of the crowd actually impact the action on the ice?

Golden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/8 12:34A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Teams with 2-1 series leads in the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win 80.7% of the time.

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Living with POTS, an underdiagnosed but potentially debilitating condition

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 8:25A Jatrissa Wooten

Experts said people with POTS can exercise and are recommended to do horizontal or seated cardio and strength training.

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