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Wall Street continues rising, even as U.S. consumers worry about inflation

WCCB Charlotte 5/22 7:21A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households grew wider Friday, as U.S. stocks rose toward the finish of an eighth straight winning week, their best...

Swimming safety as summer approaches

WCCB Charlotte 5/22 6:10A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC- A local business is doing it s part to make sure people stay safe in the water all year round. Owner of Charlotte Aquatics, Allie LeRiche joined us in studio to...

Kyle Busch was testing in simulator before becoming unresponsive

News | Charlotte North Carolina | 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.

Knothole Foundation Mental Health Clinic

WCCB Charlotte 5/22 4:59A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Knothole foundation is hosting a free Mental Health Awareness clinic for baseball and softball players ages...

Racing world reacts: Kyle Busch passes at 41

News | Charlotte North Carolina | 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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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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6 Summer reading programs — updated for 2026

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/22 4:30A Jody Mace

Photo: depositphotos Summer reading programs can help to keep kids learning and growing through the summer. And without the pressure of school assignments, they have the freedom to explore their own...

What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/22 2:20A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Learn about holiday hours at Mecklenburg County facilities, City of Charlotte services, stores and more. This post is updated throughout the year to provide information on hours...

Lowe’s is giving away free grill spatulas for Father’s Day on June 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/22 2:08A Jody Mace

Just in time for Father s Day! On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Lowe’s is giving the first 150 customers at every location a FREE Grill Spatula — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase necessary. Look for the...

Disco Luau: A Funky Dance Party at Camp North End May 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/21 12:00A Jody Mace

Enchanted Engagements and Canteen at Camp North End are presenting Disco Luau A Funky Dance Party on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. It will take place in the Boileryard at Camp North End,...

Spring Into Summer at Johnston YMCA on May 23: Family Art Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/20 11:49P Jody Mace

Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Into Summer Family Art Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy a variety of...

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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.

Away fans give a boost to North Carolina's sports economy as the Canes advance

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/20 2:48A Patrick Thomas

Alex Traugutt said most businesses benefit not from hometown team fans traveling to games, but from the fans of the away team.

Catawba College women's and men's tennis teams head to nationals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/18 9:17A Estephany Escobar

The Men's and Women's Tennis teams at Catawba College are making history going to their first ever national championship.

Next Canes playoff game set for Thursday in Raleigh

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/17 4:55A Michael White

The Eastern Conference Finals schedule was fixed after Buffalo forced a seventh game in its series with Montreal.

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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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