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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs moved to a new prison after reports of a luxury lifestyle behind bars

WCCB Charlotte 10/16 6:30A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Sean Diddy Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania after reports that the hip-hop mogul was living the high life and was injured in a fight at...

Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

WCCB Charlotte 10/16 5:52A Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park s towering roller coasters....

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

WCCB Charlotte 10/16 5:00A Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) Tesla has unveiled its new Roadster sports car, which can thrust itself up in the air. But drivers shouldn t expect to take it for a spin anytime soon. Elon Musk...

Survivor shares how bystander CPR saved his life

WCCB Charlotte 10/16 4:37A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. On World Restart a Heart Day , cardiac arrest survivor Johnnie Davis is sharing how his wife s quick action saved his life. Davis went into cardiac arrest at...

Teen shooter kills 4 at Oregon elementary school before being shot by a witness

WCCB Charlotte 10/16 4:23A Associated Press

A 16-year-old shot his way through locked doors to get into an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher. He was then shot by a...

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UNC Asheville team developing antibiotic against hospital infections

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 8:24A Jordan Grantz

Students and professors at UNC Asheville are working to design an antibiotic to help hospital patients fight infections.

Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for international students to work in U.S.

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 6:37A Associated Press

Schools would be required to pay the $70,000 for each new student's initial application to the program, and a $30,000 fee for each renewal.

One month in: New Hanover County Schools faces challenges, major ballot question in November

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 12:00A Alexandra Petro

Mold, bus drivers, academic wins and aging buildings have defined the first month of school in New Hanover County. Now voters decide what comes next.

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/4 3:54A Associated Press

Michael Kotlikoff described the past week as one of the most difficult in the university’s history.

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Howl-O-Ween at Stowe Park in Belmont — dog costume parade and contest Oct. 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/16 7:14A Jody Mace

The City of Belmont, North Carolina, is holding Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 9 a.m., at Stowe Park, 24 S Main Street, Belmont, North Carolina. Learn about more costume parties and...

Third Saturday Morning Music at Summit Coffee NoDa: Sky Noblezada Oct. 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/16 7:00A Jody Mace

Summit Coffee NoDa, at 416 E 36th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a live music series. This one is for the early birds! It will take place on the patio on the 3rd Saturday of the month....

Halloween and 15th Anniversary Party with The Secret Chocolatier Oct. 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/16 5:00A Jody Mace

The Secret Chocolatier, at 2935 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a local family-run chocolate shop that creates handcrafted treats from scratch. They re definitely worthy of gift-giving...

Charlotte Blues Society: Abe Reid and the Spikedriver Nov. 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/16 1:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Blues Society , an affiliate of the Blues Foundation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to Keepin the Blues Alive. They host Blues Sunday at the Skyline Room at...

Telling the Untold Story at Davidson College — free history talk held at Duke Mansion Oct. 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/15 5:18A Jody Mace

With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited by Hank Willis Thomas Telling the Untold Story at Davidson College is a history talk that takes place at Duke...

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ALS patient advocates for more funding as key legislation awaits president's signature

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/6 9:52A Patrick Thomas

The ACT for ALS was originally signed by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

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