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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ nets second best North American opening ever with $355 million

WCCB Charlotte 8/2 7:34A Associated Press

Spider-Man: Brand New Day made box office history in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony-released superhero movie became the second-biggest North American opening ever with an astonishing $355...

1 dead, 1 hurt in northwest Charlotte shooting

WCCB Charlotte 8/2 7:04A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person died and another sent to the hospital following a shooting in northwest Charlotte overnight, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police...

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WCCB Charlotte 8/2 6:00A

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CMPD investigating homicide after reported robbery, crash in Uptown

WCCB Charlotte 8/2 5:59A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. One person was shot and killed after a robbery call and a car crash in Uptown, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Around 1 a.m. Sunday,...

FDA advisers greenlit 6 peptides for compounding

WCCB Charlotte 8/2 4:47A Miles Ruder

An FDA advisory panel has voted in favor of making six wellness peptides available for pharmacy compounding. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as building...

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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 4:46A Associated Press

Harvard said it was reviewing the Justice Department notice.

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Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Fair Aug. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/2 3:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Chinese Story Time presents the Mid-Autumn Festival Cultural Fair on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Marion Diehl Recreation Center, 2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte,...

TCBY’s 45th Anniversary: Buy one frozen yogurt, get 45% off second

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/2 1:33A Jody Mace

On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, TCBY is celebrating its 45th anniversary with this special promotion. At participating locations, buy one frozen yogurt and get a second one for 45% off. The discount is...

Lake Norman Bluegrass Jamboree: free event at Lost Worlds Brewing Aug. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/2 1:26A Jody Mace

Lost Worlds Brewing, at 19700-D One Norman Blvd, Cornelius, North Carolina, is presenting its inaugural Lake Norman Bluegrass Jamboree on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. This is a FREE...

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: where to get a free cookie August 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/1 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos6 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is Tuesday, August 4, 2026. (Not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip Day, in May, and National Cookie Day, which is in December.) This...

11th Annual CLT Burger Week August 14 to 23

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/1 2:00A Jody Mace

CLT Burger Week is returning, and that means that it is the perfect time to try a new restaurant and experience a new burger! During CLT Burger Week, 20+ local restaurants are offer specialty burgers...

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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.

Panthers lose OLB Nic Scourton to torn ACL on first day of training camp, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/24 1:30A Associated Press

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp, AP said.

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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.

New tool could change the way endometriosis is diagnosed

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/23 10:35A Erin Billups - National Health R

In the U.S., it takes on average about 12 years for a woman with endometriosis to get a diagnosis. A new tool could change that.

Health systems buck at State Health Plan, state employees executive defends change

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/21 11:00A Patrick Thomas

Ardis Watkins said health systems willing to negotiate affordable prices with the state treasurer received a more favorable designation.

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/20 7:37A Chloe Salsameda

Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses.

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