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Local farmers market kicks off June with fresh local products

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 11:33A DJ Beal

Summer is here and everyone is searching for their favorite homegrown foods at several markets across the city. The Union County Farmers Market is hosting over 25 local vendors at their June kickoff...

Hot & humid weekend, watching for isolated strong storms

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 11:15A James Scott

Summer has taken back the reigns across the Carolinas after a cool and soggy Thursday. Highs continue to soar near 90 through the weekend as the only relief arrives in the...

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador charged in US with transporting illegal immigrants

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 10:15A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been charged with in the United States with transporting illegal immigrants into the country, nearly three months after the Trump administration mistakenly deported...

NCDOT warns residents of text scam

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 10:06A DJ Beal

Have you recently received a text seemingly from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles? The North Carolina Department of Transportation has warned North Carolina...

UPDATE: Woman and baby found dead in north Charlotte motel

WCCB Charlotte 6/6 8:57A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC An investigation is underway after motel workers found a woman and a baby dead inside a motel in north Charlotte on Friday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called around noon to the...

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Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 2:05A Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs said Harvard had demonstrated it would sustain "immediate and irreparable injury."

White House moves to block U.S. entry for foreign students planning to study at Harvard University

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/5 2:17A Associated Press

In an executive order, Trump declared that it would jeopardize national security to allow Harvard to continue hosting international students.

Student-led challenge helping to fight food insecurity on N.C. campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/5 12:30A Jennifer Roberts

A community college is using its statewide recognition from a hunger challenge to help feed more students.

California track-and-field finals enter spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/30 8:28A Associated Press

CIF will let an additional student compete and potentially offer an extra medal in three events in which a trans athlete is competing.

Related: California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete Education | Spectrum News 1

North Texas teen Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National...

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/30 3:19A Associated Press

Throughout Thursday night's finals, the 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, looked like a champion in waiting. Then he nearly threw it away.

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A Guide To Consignment Shops in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 6/6 5:03A Magazine Staff

Whether you re looking for a deal or looking to make one, these clothing and home consignment shops in Charlotte are ready to buy and sell. Consignment Clothing Boutiques JT Posh 2400 Park Road This...

Oakboro Cruise-In 4th Friday of Month

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/6 3:54A Jody Mace

The Town of Oakboro, North Carolina, is in Stanly County, 34 miles to the east of Charlotte, past Midland and Locus, but before you get to Albemarle. It hosts a cruise-in the...

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

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/6 3:10A 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 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It s free...

Annual Car Show at Streetside Classics in Concord June 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/6 2:58A Jody Mace

Streetside Classics , 800 Derita Road, Concord, North Carolina, specializes in classic and collector cars. It hosts frequent car shows, which are free to attend. You can find upcoming car shows on...

Exhibition on Screen: Free art films at Gaston County Public Library

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/6 2:16A Jody Mace

Gaston County Public Library, at 1555 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting Exhibition on Screen, a free film and lecture series. This series is intended for...

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ARCA series driver Lavar Scott racing in his mother's footsteps

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 1:02P Eddie Hughes

Lavar Scott is in his second year racing on the ARCA Menards Series, his team is Rev Racing and it all started by watching his mother race.

The NCAA super regionals start Friday, 3 Carolina teams remain

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 6:30A Justin Pryor, Associated Press

North Carolina and Duke will have homefield advantage in their super regionals. Coastal Carolina looks to take it all for the first time since 2016.

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason aiming to punch through an Eastern final roadblock

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/4 4:43A Daniel Gray

The Hurricanes have reached that round three times in the current seven-year run of playoff appearances.

NBA mock draft: Duke's Cooper Flagg closing in on completing journey to becoming No. 1 overall pick

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/4 4:30A Associated Press

The first round of the draft is June 25.

ACC's new men's basketball scheduling model produces one NC State-UNC meeting, no Duke-Miami...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/29 1:00A Associated Press

The ACC announced its second set of home-and-away partners Wednesday.

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'It is a big need': N.C. needs almost 1,000 doctors for geriatric patients, medical group says

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 8:01A Sydney McCoy, Spectrum News Staf

The American Geriatrics Society said as of 2016, North Carolina had 227 certified geriatricians and is expected to need 931 by 2030.

Mentoring group prepares women to complete first triathlon

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 5:50A Estephany Escobar

The South Charlotte Chapter of Tri It for Life is training athletes for 12 weeks.

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