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Supreme Court decision could help Whatley financially in Senate race

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 1:06P Reuben Jones

The court struck down federal limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with federal candidates, eliminating limits.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:30A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his...

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces new book

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 4:19A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ripley s Believe It or Not! World Entertainment announces pre-order for brand-new book called Wired Into Weird. Vice President Ryan Desear talks about how you...

Severe weather causes death in Wake County, downed trees and power outages across N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 4:13A Spectrum News Staff

Scattered severe storms impacted some communities around North Carolina Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night.

1 dead, 1 hurt east Charlotte shooting

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 3:58A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting in east Charlotte Wednesday morning. Police say two men were shot just before 2...

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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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Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day Weekend — schedule announced

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 1:00A Jody Mace

The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2026! It will take place from September 4 to 7, 2026, in Downtown Matthews, North Carolina. Friday: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m....

Related: Things To Do Labor Day Weekend in Charlotte 2026 — festivals, parades, markets and more Charlotte On The Cheap

Whitewater Center’s Labor Day celebration Sept. 5 and 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 12:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Celebrate Labor Day at U.S. National Whitewater Center Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, with trail races, yoga, and live music. Live music on Saturday...

Charlotte Labor Day Parade Sep 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 12:00A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos The Charlotte Labor Day Parade is returning in 2026! The parade is organized by the Labor Day Committee in conjunction with the Southern Piedmont Central Labor Council and other...

4th Annual Citizen Con — Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/28 1:00A Jody Mace

District 57 , 1526-B Alleghany Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, the 4th annual Citizen Con A Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event , on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission is...

Journey of Heritage: Documentary presentation at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/27 3:14A Jody Mace

ASC Culture Blocks presents a free screening of Journey of Heritage at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1 to 4...

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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.

Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/19 5:42A Associated Press

Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/18 6:01A Zach Tucker

“Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

'North Wilkesboro is back': What return of points race means to family of track's founder

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/17 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The return of a NASCAR points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights the legacy of the track's founder, Enoch Staley.

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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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