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'We've got to do politics differently': Young voters and today’s challenges

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/18 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

We talk to Greear Webb about young voters, the legal system and challenges for young people in today’s world.

Democrat Jamie Ager releases first ad after he gets new Republican opponent

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/18 5:30A Reuben Jones

Democrat Jamie Ager has released his first television ad in his campaign for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District.

Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration

WCCB Charlotte 8/17 8:30A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial in the spot where he had a...

Connor Zilisch to drive the No. 48 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports beginning in 2028

WCCB Charlotte 8/17 8:21A Associated Press

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Connor Zilisch signed a multiyear contract with Hendrick Motorsports on Monday to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet beginning in 2028. Zilisch, a 20-year-old...

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

WCCB Charlotte 8/17 7:10A DJ Beal

Hayden Panettiere, a onetime child star who soared to fame in the TV shows Heroes and Nashville while enduring struggles with alcohol addiction and depression, has died. She...

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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.

Back 2 School Festival needs donations

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:45A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga Back 2 School Festival on Saturday allows families to get all the school supplies they need for free.

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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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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.

Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/11 1:02A Associated Press

Kyle Trask spent one year playing for Canales in 2023 when he was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay.

Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 12:06P Associated Press

Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35

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