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Charlotte to Arlington: Six Flags announces headquarters move

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/25 7:49A Daniel Gray

The company's CEO added that Arlington is where the Six Flags story began decades ago with its opening of Six Flags Over Texas.

Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump’s life

WCCB Charlotte 8/25 4:56A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President...

CMS goes back to class for first day of school

WCCB Charlotte 8/25 4:11A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It s back to school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and that means the buses are rolling! CMS says about 858 school buses are hitting the road across the...

Tasty Tuesday: The Craic

WCCB Charlotte 8/25 3:45A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Executive Chef Adam Stork, with The Craic stops by Rising to cook up something on the menu. See more from Tasty Tuesday .

Another comfortable day before humidity rises

WCCB Charlotte 8/25 3:18A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Tuesday: Comfortable start. Humidity rising through the day. Highs in the upper 80s, near 90. Wednesday: Muggy air makes a comeback. Isolated showers possible in the...

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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting Ivy...

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/19 3:30A Associated Press

The complaint made public Tuesday details allegations made by a former Justice Department attorney who was involved in the task force.

Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/13 5:31A Ariel Wesler

Being ready emotionally can be the toughest for kids and their parents.

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Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:03A Jody Mace

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has a special deal for the rest of August. Now through August 31, 2026, Rita s Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian...

Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End Aug. 23: DJs, live painting, brunch food and drinks

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On the 4th Sunday of the month, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is the spot for Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824...

Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 7:03A Jody Mace

Exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture, and identity of the United States, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Americans makes its South Carolina tour...

Sonny’s: Free Pork Big Deal for Teachers Aug 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 2:24A Jody Mace

Sonny s BBQ is offering a FREE Pork Big Deal to teachers on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deal is available to any teacher or staff member who has a valid school ID to show. (Preschool through...

Discounted tickets to 7th Street Concerts: The Day the Music Didn’t Stop — 9/11 at 25 years on Sept....

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/17 2:00A Jody Mace

7th Street Concerts is a concert series that presents music experiences that are fresh, classical and unexpected, from early music performed on period instruments to experimental new music. The...

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N.C. State enters year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/19 7:00A Associated Press

Quarterback CJ Bailey is entering year three as a starter and threw for 3,105 yards with 25 touchdowns last year.

Ohio State, Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/17 7:07A Associated Press

Ohio State will go into a season No. 1 for the ninth time, and first since 2015.

Houston Dash earn 3-2 victory over the Courage

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/17 12:42A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In National Women’s Soccer League play on Sunday, the Houston Dash beat the North Carolina Courage 3-2.

Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Panthers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 2:45A Associated Press

Rosenhaus Sports sent a post on X confirming the deal Wednesday. Rosenhaus Sports is the agency that represents Waller.

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Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/23 10:53A Michael White

New cases of the food-borne illness continue to be identified but not as many as during the June-July surge.

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to...

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/17 6:10A Associated Press

States are seeking financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates.

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