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Second Harvest Food Bank “Sort-A-Rama”

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:38A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Charlotte Convention Center to get a glimpse at Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina s Sort-A-Rama. Hundreds of volunteers are on a...

FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump’s helicopter approached

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:37A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump s helicopter was approaching Reagan National...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots August 4th

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 6:04A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, August 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots August 4th WCCB Charlotte

Pet of the week: Meet Beanz!

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 5:16A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Meet Beanz! A playful cuddler who loves to hop around. Beanz shelter name was York, but his foster mom calls him Beanz. This spunky two-year-old loves to take...

Back-to-school with Our State magazine

WCCB Charlotte 8/5 4:12A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. School buses are rolling, backpacks are packed and the August issue of Our State magazine is filled with stories that capture the excitment and nostalgia of...

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Crayons2Calculators sets DPS teachers on right path for school year

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 6:48A Patrick Thomas

Crayons2Calculators was started in 2006. The program is possible through collected supplies for classrooms in the DPS system.

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Lowe’s gives away free Mini Cooler Cup on August 22 (must be rewards member)

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 6:06A Jody Mace

Image courtesy of Lowe s Summer’s still here and now’s the time to have a little fun in the sun — before the season officially ends. And Lowe’s is the perfect place to pick up everything you need to...

Civic Education Day on Aug. 22: free event to learn how local government works

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 4:50A Jody Mace

Civic Education Day is a chance to learn how local government works. This is a FREE event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at CPCC (Central Piedmont Community College) Central...

National Oyster Day Deal at Skrimp Shack Aug. 5

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/4 4:13A Jody Mace

Skrimp Shack , at 3718 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating National Oyster Day with a special deal. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, get 1/4 pound of fried oysters for just $5. The...

College Comes With Enough Expenses — Here’s How to Save!

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/3 11:37P Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Vista Auction Find out how Charlotte families are saving hundreds on dorm essentials, first apartments, and even finding career opportunities this back-to-school season. August is...

Summer Reading Finale Celebrations at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Branches

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/3 11:15P Jody Mace

Photo: depositphotos As the summer winds down, several branches of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are hosting finale events for their summer reading programs. The celebrations are different at each...

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Guilford County business creates signs for Wyndham as golf tournament prepares to tee off

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 11:15A Zach Tucker

“It's huge for our employees and our team members," Johnson said.

Panthers remain mum on Bryce Young's contractual future as they ponder QB's ceiling entering Year 4

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/3 12:15P Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers are quiet about quarterback Bryce Young's long-term contract as he enters his fourth NFL season.

Injuries shadow Panthers as team scrimmages in front of 40,000 fans

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/1 10:03A Associated Press

Carolina has signed free agent tight end Chamon Metayer, a 6-foot-4, 262-pound rookie.

Orlando City's Crepeau builds a wall for MLS All-Stars in victory against Liga MX All-Stars

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/30 7:01A Spectrum Sports Staff, Associate

The Orlando City goalkeeper made six saves in 30 minutes in the MLS All-Stars' 4-3 victory in Charlotte, N.C.

Related: Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars Sports | Spectrum News 1

UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/27 6:30A Associated Press

Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when the school hired the former New England Patriots coach in December 2024.

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Duke Health brings new outpatient clinic to an underserved city

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/25 7:24A Kennedy Chase

Iredell County is home to over 200,000 people and had only one surgical center before Duke Health opened its clinic.

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