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Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 5:29A Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra...

Man thwarts attempted kidnapping in South Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 4:54A Miles Ruder

A South Carolina preacher and truck driver is being hailed a hero after thwarting a kidnapping. Anthony Moore was driving through Aiken County when he spotted a young woman...

Firebirds, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation hosts fundraiser this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 4:27A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and nonprofit Alex s Lemonade Stand Foundation are coming together to support pediatric cancer this weekend. Lemonade Days is happening...

National CPR & AED Awareness Week

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 4:08A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. According to the American Heart Association, about 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in...

Up ‘n Adam On Tour: CMA Fest 2026

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 3:37A Adam Wurtzel

NASHVILLE, T.N. Adam Wurtzel went to the 2026 CMA Fest in Nashville to chat with participating artists like Thompson Square, ATLUS, Karen Waldrup and more.

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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.

Benefits beyond the classroom: New entrepreneurship class for Davie County students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/3 1:12A Zach Tucker

"It's totally acceptable to mess up because that's how we learn,” said Preuss.

Almost 400k students missed a month or more of school this year in N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:00A Sydney McCoy

Around 24% of students across the state missed 10% or more days of class last school year, making them chronically absent.

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/26 6:56A Associated Press

The spelling bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week.

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Watermelon Day at Charlotte Regional Farmers’ Market June 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/6 2:41A Jody Mace

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is celebrating Watermelon Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a fun-filled event featuring games, watermelon treats, and activities for...

Made with Pride Vendor Market at Seoul Food South End June 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/5 3:23A Jody Mace

POPCLTure is presenting Made with Pride Vendor Market on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Seoul Food Meat Company South End, 1400 S Church Street, Charlotte,...

DREAMPLAZA at Tip Top Daily Market June 6: Psychedelic/Electronic/Experimental Music

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 1:00A Jody Mace

Tip Top Daily Market , at 2902 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a spot for hanging out over draft beer, craft beer, sake, wine, CBD drinks, cheese, ice cream, and more or for grabbing those...

20% off Edgar Allan Poe: Speakeasy Chapter 3 (limited time!)

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 12:51A Jody Mace

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Three is a dark hybrid of musical theatre,dramatic storytelling, and cocktail artistry, bringing a new collection of Poe’s tales to life through sung performances...

Uptown Live: Live music and DJs on Thursday evenings

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/3 5:28A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Formerly known as Fifth Street Live, Uptown Live is back at Truist Center Plaza, 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday nights from June 4 to July 9, 2026,...

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Busch's widow and kids thank fans for support after his unexpected death at 41

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:44A Associated Press

Friday's message on social media was the first statement from his widow and children.

Canes head to Vegas for Game 3, tickets for watch parties going to good causes

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 2:49A Sydney McCoy

Caniacs can still get in on the action for away games for the Stanley Cup Final. Tickets for the Hurricanes Watch Parties are going to a good cause.

Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/1 2:15A Associated Press

They have been two of the stingiest defensive teams in the field and have each averaged more than three goals a game.

Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/28 5:43A Associated Press

“Definitely excited,” Gostisbehere said. “Have to take care of business.”

It's official: North Carolina makes high school girls flag football a varsity sport

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 9:30A Jatrissa Wooten

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association sanctioned the sport on May 6 making the state the 22nd to do this.

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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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