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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 11:37A Associated Press

Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.

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National retailer Painted Tree Boutiques closing, local vendors deal with aftermath

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 10:15A Jatrissa Wooten

Painted Tree Boutiques closed this week across the U.S., including four locations in our state: Raleigh, Cary, Gastonia and Matthews.

This Saturday & Sunday on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 6:00A WCCB Staff

It s double the Checkers, and double the action! Your weekend just got better: Catch the Charlotte Checkers back-to-back on WCCB Charlotte! Saturday 4/18 at 4PM Sunday 4/19 at 1PM Two chances to watch...

Map: N.C. cities and counties begin water restrictions as drought continues

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/17 4:39A Charles Duncan

As the drought worsens across North Carolina and no relief in sight, some cities and counties are starting to impose mandatory water restrictions.

What the Tech: Earth Day and outdated devices

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 4:25A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC This Earth Day, that old junk drawer full of outdated devices could be more useful than you think. Many people assume old phones, tablets and charing cables may...

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N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/6 11:29A Associated Press

The decision affects five school districts and a college.

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SkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebration following Charlotte Symphony concert

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/17 7:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte s 4th of July fireworks show, SkyShow, is part of Stars & Stripes Spectacular , featuring the Charlotte Symphony, followed by the fireworks. The event takes place at Truist Field, 324 S Mint...

Early Independence Day celebration in Mount Pleasant, NC June 27 — parade, concert, fireworks

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 9:00P Jody Mace

The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is about 44 minutes from...

City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 9:00P Jody Mace

The City of Gastonia is presenting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 111 N. South Street, Gastonia. There will be food...

Cornelius: Symphony in the Park and Fireworks June 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 9:00P Jody Mace

photo: Depositphotos The Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation is hosting Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Do you love outdoor...

420 Day Events and Deals

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 5:00A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos 420 Day is an unofficial day on April 20 celebrating cannabis culture. Here in North Carolina, the legality is a complicated issue, but there are many products that are available...

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2026 Position Previews: Defensive Line

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

In our final position preview ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the interior defensive line prospects to gauge how they might fight in with the Panthers.

Peter Woods is "a game disruptor" who knows he can change a defense in the NFL

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

The Clemson defensive tackle has plenty of questions surrounding his role at the next level. But he is also confident he has plenty of answers.

Duke extends contract with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/17 3:40A Associated Press

Diaz is 18-9 in two seasons with the Blue Devils, winning nine games in each.

Six takeaways from GM Dan Morgan's pre-draft presser, including getting to know prospects at a human...

Panthers News 4/14 7:08A

The Panthers general manager also said there's nothing stopping them from picking another receiver at No. 19 overall, just because they've done so two straight years.

Bud Clark is a fighter, ready to put everything he has into playing safety at the next level

Panthers News 4/14 2:59A

The TCU safety has been fighting and competing since birth, working to earn his spot in this world and on the field, then keep it.

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'It is a lifelong journey': Grieving parents launch campaign after stillbirth

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/17 6:00A Sydney McCoy

Measuring the placenta is not a common prenatal protocol but it could save a baby's life, according to a Yale researcher.

UNC researcher works to make AI more reliable in health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/13 12:00A Sydney McCoy

Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health are tailoring AI to make it more reliable for solving health problems.

Police department adds mental health clinician to support officers

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/7 12:00P Estephany Escobar

The Cornelius Police Department hired its first co-responder clinician to staff.

High insurance rates, deductibles keep North Carolinians from mental health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/6 5:15A Sydney McCoy

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order this year aimed at improving behavioral health care and public safety in the state.

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