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John Berry on “Queen City Country: Legends” this Sunday

WCCB Charlotte 5/8 3:26A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel previewed this week s brand new episode of Queen City Country: Legends featuring John Berry.

Bright sunny skies with spring like temperatures

WCCB Charlotte 5/8 2:34A Janessa Webb

Happy Friday morning! We re waking up to clearing skies, cool air, and a forecast that does not get much better for early May. Today is shaping up to be the nicest day we ve...

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

WCCB Charlotte 5/7 12:15P Associated Press

The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season, a long-expected move that will drop more games into the...

Nonprofit encourages family conversations with youth after violent events in Forsyth County

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/7 12:00P Zach Tucker

“I think it was more like not knowing where to start,” said Mara Camacho of Forsyth County. “It's what really held me a little back.”

Top sporting events around Charlotte | May 7th – May 13th

WCCB Charlotte 5/7 11:14A DJ Beal

Charlotte hosts the PGA Truist Championship, Wingate men s lacrosse and several other matchups this week. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in...

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Durham business anticipates economic boost from graduations

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/8 7:01A Jatrissa Wooten

Duke, N.C. State, NCCU and UNC Chapel Hill all feature graduation ceremonies this weekend.

Canvas hack: North Carolina schools investigating what the breach means

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/7 4:38A Charles Duncan

Hackers broke into Canvas, a system used by many school districts in North Carolina and nationally. They may have accessed staff and student data.

Teachers, supporters rallying today at N.C. capital. Here’s what to know

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/1 5:08A Michael White

Thousands are expected to turn out for the downtown Raleigh protest.

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In The Flow: A Solo Circus Show by Vivian Spiral

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/8 2:11A Jody Mace

Vivan Spiral is presenting In The Flow, a solo circus show , on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Studio 1212, 1212 E 10th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Step into a high-energy,...

Whole Foods Market’s Mother’s Day deal: 15-stem bunch of tulips for $9.99

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/8 1:01A Jody Mace

Image: Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market is offering a special deal on flowers for Mother s Day. From May 7 to 13, 2025, get a 15-stem bunch of tulips for only $9.99. This deal is exclusively for...

Charlotte Checkers offer free tickets to teachers (sign up May 4-8)

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/6 3:00A Jody Mace

The Charlotte Checkers are thanking teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week with FREE tickets! From May 4 to 8, 2026, teachers can register for one FREE ticket to any home game in October. Tickets...

NC MedAssist: Free prescription and over-the-counter medications

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/6 1:00A Jody Mace

NC MedAssist is a statewide program that helps uninsured low-income North Carolina residents get the medications that they need, at no cost. The organization has programs for both prescription...

Is Vista Auction Monroe’s Hidden Gem?

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/5 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Vista Auction Vista Auction: Some people in Monroe shop here every week; others have no idea it exists. So what’s the deal? Tucked into Monroe is something a little different from...

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High School Scholar stands out for leadership both on and off the field

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/7 6:25A Jenna Elique

Camden Ford is a multi-sport athlete who also hold students offices with four different organizations.

Hall's OT score helps Hurricanes top Flyers 3-2 to take 2-0 lead in 2nd-round series of NHL...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/5 12:50A Associated Press

Taylor Hall slipped the puck past Dan Vladar in overtime to help the Hurricanes beat the Flyers 3-2 on Monday night, taking a 2-0 lead.

Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/3 3:17A Associated Press

Logan Stankoven has scored in every postseason game this year for the Canes. Frederik Andersen had his second shutout of these playoffs.

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/2 6:10A Associated Press

The two reached a deal to broadcast three of the Blue Devils' neutral-site nonconference matchups per season.

After NASCAR's Greg Biffle and family died, police think 'friends' stole from them

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/2 4:51A Associated Press

Search warrants reveal a potential plot involving "friends" of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his wife, who died in a plane crash Dec. 18.

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South Carolina outbreak tied to North Carolina measles cases is over, officials say

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/27 10:20A Michael White, Associated Press

North Carolina saw 24 infections during the South Carolina outbreak, the nation’s largest in 35 years.

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