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Local high school baseball players participate in All-Star game

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 6:38A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Some of the best high school baseball players from North and South Carolina are participating in the U Deserve A Chance Foundation Baseball All-Star Game on...

Behind summer programs with the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:41A DJ Beal

Summer time is here and for many families, that means finding fun, safe and enriching activities for their kids. Kaitlin Wright chatted with Major Andrew Wiley from the...

Scattered showers today ahead of a scorching end to the week

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:36A Kaitlin Wright

F orecast: Tuesday: Numerous mountain showers with scattered activity across the piedmont. Clouds and rain keep temperatures in the mid 80s. Wednesday: Isolated showers and...

Escaped Vance County Inmates Captured in Asheville

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 5:10A Taylor Miller

ASHEVILLE, N.C. The search for two escaped Vance County inmates has come to an end after authorities confirmed Michael Miles and Lishawn Knott were captured in Asheville early...

Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Chester County

WCCB Charlotte 6/9 4:41A Shalaunda Bacon

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. The Chester County Sheriff s Office is investigating a deadly shooting Tuesday morning. It happened at a residence near Westbrook Road around 6:30 a.m., according to the sheriff s...

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Your teen's screen time may tick up this summer. How to navigate social media with them

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/8 1:26A Sydney McCoy

A study reveals 41% of teens with the highest social media use say their mental health is very poor.

Celebrity commencement speakers offer advice, inspiration to college graduates

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:00A Chris Welch

This year's commencement addresses have offered witty humor and sage advice for the class of 2026.

Benefits beyond the classroom: New entrepreneurship class for Davie County students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/3 1:12A Zach Tucker

"It's totally acceptable to mess up because that's how we learn,” said Preuss.

Almost 400k students missed a month or more of school this year in N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:00A Sydney McCoy

Around 24% of students across the state missed 10% or more days of class last school year, making them chronically absent.

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Krispy Kreme celebrates World Cup with soccer-themed doughnuts and a special deal June 11-14

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/9 2:51A Jody Mace

Photo: Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is celebrating the World Cup with the Match Day Dozen. The special soccer-themed set of doughnuts will be available from June 11 to 14, 2026 only, and include: NEW...

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Back to School Celebration Aug. 1: Free haircuts, school supplies,...

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/8 3:31A Jody Mace

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is hosting a Back to School Celebration on August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This event is free, but...

Aerial CLT: $5 mini classes July 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/7 10:00A Jody Mace

Aerial CLT, 801 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting an open house with $5 Mini Classes on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. The classes are completely beginner-friendly. No...

Free gardening classes for kids at Pike Nurseries: Beneficial Bugs on June 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/7 4:05A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Pike Nurseries frequently offers free gardening classes and other events . All the classes are held at our their locations at the same day and time. At each event, you ll...

Ghouls Night Out at VisArt Video — campy movie with commentary by puppets June 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/7 3:00A Jody Mace

The second Monday of the month, VisArt Video is hosting Ghouls Night Out from 7 to 9 p.m. Ghouls Night Out is a campy horror movie with puppets voiced by local comedians providing hilarious...

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Golden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/8 12:34A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Teams with 2-1 series leads in the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win 80.7% of the time.

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/7 2:50A Associated Press

Carolina is on the road to face the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

Busch's widow and kids thank fans for support after his unexpected death at 41

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:44A Associated Press

Friday's message on social media was the first statement from his widow and children.

Canes head to Vegas for Game 3, tickets for watch parties going to good causes

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 2:49A Sydney McCoy

Caniacs can still get in on the action for away games for the Stanley Cup Final. Tickets for the Hurricanes Watch Parties are going to a good cause.

Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/1 2:15A Associated Press

They have been two of the stingiest defensive teams in the field and have each averaged more than three goals a game.

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Living with POTS, an underdiagnosed but potentially debilitating condition

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 8:25A Jatrissa Wooten

Experts said people with POTS can exercise and are recommended to do horizontal or seated cardio and strength training.

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