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Wanted man arrested in Charlotte after police seize $40K cash, drugs, and weapons

WCCB Charlotte 5/24 8:31A Miles Ruder

A wanted man was arrested in southwest Charlotte after police seized a firearm, narcotics, and thousands of dollars in cash, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Officers with...

Ehlers’ huge Game 2 performance in Eastern Conference Final pushes Hurricanes past Canadiens in OT

WCCB Charlotte 5/24 7:18A Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Nikolaj Ehlers wanted to play for a winner. The Carolina Hurricanes wanted another scoring threat with open-ice skill and defense-stretching speed. The pairing worked perfectly to...

Firefighters rescue dumpster-diving Raccoon

WCCB Charlotte 5/24 6:11A Miles Ruder

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR Firefighters rescued a dumpster-diving raccoon who appeared to get himself stuck. The raccoon, that firefighters nicknamed Rocket, got his head stuck...

Monday night on WCCB: Charlotte Crown vs. Greensboro

WCCB Charlotte 5/24 6:00A WCCB Staff

MONDAY NIGHT: The Charlotte Crown takes on Greensboro! WCCB has your front row ticket to see the game starting at 7pm! Tune in and cheer on our area s newest sports team for an exciting night of...

Driver killed in Lancaster County crash

WCCB Charlotte 5/24 4:22A Miles Ruder

KERSHAW, S.C. One person died after crashing into a tree in Lancaster County on Saturday night, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It happened around 6:30 p.m. on...

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Elementary students learn to manage money through hands-on experience

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/21 8:46A Estephany Escobar

The Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas offers students learning and interactive opportunities to learn about spending and saving.

New school unveiled in N.C. mountain community damaged in Helene's floods

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/20 2:53A Rose Eiklor

Take a look inside the new school in Valle Crucis, a western N.C. town that saw severe flooding in Helene.

Spring can be a time when school threats increase. SROs getting more funding

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/18 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The N.C. Center for Safer Schools received more than $20 million in requests for SRO funding than permitted for the 2024-25 school year.

Durham deputies work to decrease school violence with trust, restorative programs

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/13 6:30A Sydney McCoy

School violence is declining in North Carolina Schools. Many say a big part of that is school resource officers and programs to help students succeed.

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The Thing: An arthaus blacklight bodypaint experience where you become the art on June 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/24 5:48A Jody Mace

Bodypaint.Me is bringing a new kind of event to Charlotte. The Thing is an arthaus blacklight bodypaint experience where you become the art. It takes place Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m.,...

Win tickets to Brick Masters Studio at Discovery Place Science!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/23 7:20A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC This summer, Discovery Place Science, 168 W 6th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, will be filled with the sound of LEGO bricks clicking, as families immerse themselves in...

Live music, book club meetings, and more at Neoteric Brewing!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/23 4:28A Jody Mace

Neoteric Brewing , at 14220 Oakhill Park Lane, Huntersville, NC, is right off exit 23 of I-77. It s a small, family-owned brewery. You can find their upcoming events on their Facebook page. Upcoming...

Kids Bowl Free all spring and summer 2026

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/23 1:30A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Kids Bowl Free is a program that offers a way for kids to bowl for free all spring and summer. Read on to learn about the Kids Bowl Free program! New to Charlotte on the Cheap?...

Free Schleich Bag Tag Make & Take Event at Blackhawk Hardware June 27

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/23 1:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Schleich Blackhawk Hardware , at 4225 Park Road (in Park Road Shopping Center), is hosting a FREE Make & Take event with Schleich, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can...

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Somber mood surrounds Coca-Cola 600 as drivers prepare to race 3 days after Kyle Busch's death

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/24 8:32A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Sunday in the Charlotte area.

Ehlers lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens in OT in Eastern Conference Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/24 3:16A Associated Press

The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night after dropping the season opener on Thursday.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/23 6:44A Associated Press

The two-time NASCAR champion died Thursday at 41.

Kyle Busch was testing in simulator before becoming unresponsive

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/22 5:27A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

He was in a racing simulator when he became unresponsive and transported to a Charlotte hospital, several people familiar with the situation told AP.

Racing world reacts: Kyle Busch passes at 41

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/22 4:54A Daniel Gray

Public figures, North Carolinans and members of the racing world immediately began reacting to Thursday night’s news with their thoughts and emotions.

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N.C. resident quarantined from hantavirus cruise ship. Here's what the experts say

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/12 7:45A Patrick Thomas

A person from North Carolina is in quarantine at the University of Nebraska being monitored for hantavirus. They were evacuated from the cruise ship.

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