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Road to be resurfaced in Mecklenburg County

WCCB Charlotte 1/7 4:18A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C Four sections of South Tryon Street soon will be milled and resurfaced through a $6 million contract earned by local contractor Blythe Brothers Asphalt Co.,...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Gayle King loses window seat on flight

WCCB Charlotte 1/7 4:15A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Gayle King called out United Airlines after the business class window seat she booked on a flight from Hawaii to New York did not have an actual window.

Rise & Chime In: Dream Kitchen or Dream Bathroom

WCCB Charlotte 1/7 4:02A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Rising Crew chimes in for Would You Rather Wednesday . They discuss dream kitchens versus dream bathrooms.

Warm into weekend

WCCB Charlotte 1/6 9:38P James Scott

We ve made it to our first Hump Day of 2026! We re making it over the hump today, but temperatures will continue to ascend as we roll into our Wednesday afternoon. Expect...

Immigration advocate and baker's perspective on November immigration raids

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/6 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

A Colombian native and U.S. citizen shares his unique perspective on the November immigration raids.

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Children born around the pandemic are experiencing speech delays, experts say it's not uncommon

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/7 2:15A Arin Cotel-Altman

“COVID kindergarteners” refers to children born around the time of the pandemic who are now about halfway done with their first year of school.

Rockingham County band director to march in Rose Parade

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/29 4:15A Zach Tucker

He's one of 12 North Carolina band directors who will be in the 350-member performance on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California.

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Concert: “Bridging Musical Worlds–a Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.” Jan. 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/7 12:00A Jody Mace

Bridging Musical Worlds A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. is an annual MLK Day tradition in Charlotte that brings together music from many musical traditions, including jazz, classical, R&B and...

Winter Fall Poetry + Fiction Reading at Book Buyers Jan. 31

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/6 11:00P Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Book Buyers , an incredible, massive book store, is at 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Some of Book Buyers neighbors at Eastway Crossing: Bart s Mart...

Kids Healing Cohort — Free 6-week Wellness Program

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/3 6:02A Jody Mace

Kika s House is offering Kids Healing Cohort Free 6-Week Wellness Program . This program takes place at Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. This free...

Country Line Dancing Class at Gibson Mill Market

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/2 12:33A Jody Mace

Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting regularly scheduled country line dancing classes. The cost is $10, which you pay with cash or Venmo at the event, directly...

Take a very easy walk to a beautiful view — Buzzard Rock Overlook and Wash Rock Overlook in Latta...

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/1 11:52P Jody Mace

If you re looking for a very easy hike (really, more of a walk than a hike) with a huge payoff, you can t beat the Buzzard Rock Overlook at Latta Nature Preserve, 6211 Sample Road, Huntersville, North...

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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/6 5:15A Associated Press

NASCAR officials made the announcement Tuesday, Jan. 6.

A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR's offseason of heartbreak

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

Despite these challenges, the community remains tight-knit, supporting each other through crises.

Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for N.C. Sports Hall of...

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

The hall released its 11-person class for 2026 on Monday, with induction set to take place May 1.

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

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

The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015.

Hall has goal and assist as Hurricanes beat Devils 3-1 to snap 3-game losing streak

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/5 2:15A Associated Press

The Hurricanes will host Dallas next on Tuesday night.

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'Been at capacity': UNC pediatric emergency room chief describes brutal flu season

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/31 4:29A Patrick Thomas

The pediatric emergency department at UNC Children's hospital has a 12-bed capacity, with room to treat up to 16 patients.

Hospital groups restrict visits as state health officials note rise in respiratory illnesses

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/30 8:15A Blair Hamilton

Both Novant Health and AdventHealth are restricting visits by young people to curb the spike in the flu and other viruses.

From weight loss drugs to AI tools, here's a look at the top health headlines of 2025

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/26 6:01A Zoe Slemmons, Erin Billups - Nat

Recapping the headlines that affected American's health in 2025.

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