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Why this longtime GOP strategist is battling his own party

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/3 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

What happens when a Republican operative bucks his party in a very public manner?

Noem blames ‘violent protesters’ for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in Senate hearing

WCCB Charlotte 3/3 6:00A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate on Tuesday in her first congressional appearance since the shooting deaths of two protesters in...

Crews responding to a chemical spill at Silfab Solar in York County

WCCB Charlotte 3/3 5:09A Kaitlin Wright

YORK COUNTY, S.C. Silfab Solar has confirmed the accidental release of water containing .03 percent of potassium hydroxide at their Fort Mill facility Tuesday morning. York County emergency management...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 2nd

WCCB Charlotte 3/3 4:59A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Monday, March 2nd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots March 2nd WCCB Charlotte

What the Tech: Tax Season and Scam Protection

WCCB Charlotte 3/3 4:24A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Scammers often exploit urgency and confusion to steal personal information, making tax season a prime time for fraud. Criminals may attempt to intercept refunds...

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Former teacher, youth pastor accused of child sex crimes, SBI says

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/4 4:52A Blair Hamilton

Mikah Brondyke, 36, was arrested Tuesday by the Holly Springs Police Department on several child sex and drug possession charges, the SBI said.

Tuition for in-state undergraduates is going up across UNC system. What to know

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:30A Justin Pryor

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted Thursday morning to increase the cost of tuition for in-state undergraduate students.

U.S. childhood literacy rates are lagging. Pediatricians could be part of the solution

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/24 10:53P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%.

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Celebrate Pi Day 2026 in Charlotte with these deals 3/14

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/3 11:56P Jody Mace

Saturday, March 14, 2026, (3/14) is Pi Day. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The number starts with 3.14, but it goes on for infinity. I can consistently remember just 3...

Greater Charlotte Book Crawl — visit 25 indie bookstores in April and earn prizes

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/3 9:00P Jody Mace

Greater Charlotte Book Crawl , which takes place from April 1 to 30, 2026, challenges you to visit some of the excellent indie bookstores in the Charlotte region. The list of bookstores includes both...

Free Chicken Salad for a Year at Chicken Salad Chick’s grand opening in Cornelius March 10 —...

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/27 4:29A Jody Mace

Photo: Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating its grand opening at 8301 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius, North Carolina, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. It is offering several deals all...

The Bulb is a mobile farmer’s market — learn how to get free food (or to help!)

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/27 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of The Bulb Many households in Charlotte experience food insecurity. Many neighborhoods don t have a local source for fresh produce. Many people don t have reliable transportation. And...

Vinyl Night at Vintage Vibes in Concord March 11: trade, listen, sip

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/26 1:07A Jody Mace

Vintage Vibes is a used record store at the District Exchange in Concord, 22 Union Street N, Suite 201, Concord, North Carolina. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Vintage Vibes hosts Vinyl Night from...

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Top-ranked Duke and No. 17 North Carolina renew rivalry after court storming in Chapel Hill

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/3 4:45A Associated Press

North Carolina won its first game against rival Duke this season on a buzzer beater that yielded two court stormings.

23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a 'perfect partnership'

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/2 8:39A Associated Press

Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the mastermind behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team.

New Upshot League lets women's basketball players take their shot at the pros

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/2 12:00A Zach Tucker

“It touches my heart really deeply to know that we're part of adding opportunities to the entire women's sports spectrum,” Donna Orender said.

Five takeaways from offensive line prospects at the NFL combine

Panthers News 3/1 1:00A

From Connor Lew's strengths at center to Nic Scourton praise, Iron Bowl rivalries, and more, here are five takeaways from some of the top offensive line prospects at the 2026...

Ask The Old Guy: Keeping the combine in context

Panthers News 2/27 8:54A

While prospects are still running 40s and working out and being interviewed, the focus is about to turn to free agency. With lots of questions about Indianapolis, and beyond.

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Your Mental Health: Podcast gives voice to widowed fathers on healing journey

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:10A Nicole Clark, PhD

A new podcast called “Getting Back Up” is giving widowed fathers space to talk honestly about grief, fatherhood and healing.

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