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Arson, homicide suspected after 3 bodies found inside burning Wake Co. home

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/26 6:30A Justin Pryor

The bodies of a man and two teens were found inside a burning home on Rand Road Tuesday morning.

Lake Norman is among the best Fourth of July fishing destinations for 2025

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 6:01A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Fourth of July is the perfect time to make unforgettable memories with family and friends. And what better way to celebrate than with fireworks overhead and a fish on the line?...

Top sporting events in and around Charlotte | June 26th-July 2nd

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 5:39A WCCB Web Staff

The FIFA Club World Cup is back in Charlotte and there s plenty of baseball action for fans before the 4th of July. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events...

At least 30 arrested after ICE operation at Kings Mountain business

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/26 5:15A Justin Pryor, Spectrum News Staf

The operation happened at Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, a fire protection equipment supplier on Kings Road.

CLT Airport ready to welcome Fourth of July travelers

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 5:06A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, NC Charlotte Douglas International Airport is preparing for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, which is expected to draw a steady flow of travelers taking...

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College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:43A Associated Press

The unemployment rate for degree holders ages 22 to 27 has reached its highest level in a dozen years, excluding the coronavirus pandemic.

California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/25 6:50A Associated Press

The federal Education Department proposed a resolution that would require California to bar transgender women from women’s sports.

How N.C. public media is bracing for potential federal cuts

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/19 3:19A Patrick Thomas

Proactive decision-making saved North Carolina PBS roughly $1 million in this year's budget.

Judge extends order suspending Trump's block on Harvard's incoming foreign students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/16 9:17A Associated Press

Trump moved to block foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard earlier this month, citing concerns over national security.

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Craft Music: Free Community Workshops and Showcases with Charlotte New Music

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/26 5:26A Jody Mace

Charlotte New Music provides space for creation, performance, access, and education in contemporary and original music. The organization s offerings include concerts, festivals, innovative music...

Where to See Fireworks in Charlotte: 2025

Charlotte Magazine 6/26 1:00A Charlotte Magazine Staff

Mount Holly Nights: Coming Up Brass   June 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Downtown Mount Holly, South Main St., Mount Holly Check out the kids’ zone, food trucks, fireworks, and live...

Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day Weekend — Entertainment schedule announced

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 9:00A Jody Mace

The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2025! It will take place at Stumptown Park, at the corner of John and Trade Streets in Historic Downtown Matthews, from Friday, August 29, to...

Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July...

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 6:35A Jody Mace

National Day of Rock-n-Roll is July 7, 2025. Moe s Southwest Grill is celebrating with a special offer. Wear a concert or band t-shirt in-store to receive a BOGO entrée deal. Buy one entrée (Burritos,...

Grand Opening of Sunny’s Market at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis June 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 5:52A Jody Mace

Sunny s Market is Kannapolis biggest pop-up market. It takes place monthly at Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free to...

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T.J. Puchyr agrees to buy Rick Ware Racing with plans to build 3-car NASCAR team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:50A Associated Press

The Spire Motorsports co-founder says he has a deal to take over the Ware organization next season.

Kon Knueppel becomes highest drafted player in Wisconsin in NBA history

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/26 5:06A Geno Perez

Knueppel drafted number four overall

Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/23 4:29A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Pacers lost star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7 to a serious lower right leg injury.

Federal judge calls on NASCAR, teams to settle bitter antitrust battle

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/18 1:00A Associated Press

"It's hard to picture a winner if this goes to the mat — or to the flag — in this case," U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell said.

Van Gisbergen's emotional win in Mexico City locks him into NASCAR playoffs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/16 1:30A Associated Press

Very little went right for Shane Van Gisbergen in the buildup to NASCAR's first international Cup Series points-paying race of the modern era.

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N.C. DHHS connects social services statewide with new system

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/19 2:46A Sasha Strong

North Carolina is rolling out a new computer system it says will help better serve the state’s most vulnerable children.

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