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Top Stories: ➊ – First 2 bags will no longer fly free; Southwest Airlines ends long tradition (Tuesday), ➋ – Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada (Wednesday), ➌ – Southwest Airlines no longer letting checked bags fly for free (Tuesday), ➍ – 5 things to know about Bobby Brown III (Tuesday), ➎ – New US Attorney for NC’s Western District sworn in (Tuesday)

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Girls in STEM Summit returns to Charlotte for year three

WCCB Charlotte 3/12 6:39A Deeandra Michel

CONCORD, NC Girls in STEM, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is hosting the 3rd Girls in STEM Summit on Saturday, March 22, 2024, at LendingTree Headquarters. This inspiring event, held...

University City Wine Fest Returns with New “Wine on the Water” Experience on April 11-12

WCCB Charlotte 3/12 6:23A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, NC Picture this: a stunning lakeside sunset, a glass of fine wine in hand, and the soft melody of live music filling the air. This year, the University City Wine...

EXCLUSIVE: Video shows ‘street takeover’ in University City intersection, same incident where...

WCCB Charlotte 3/12 5:13A Kaci Jones

UPDATE: CHARLOTTE, NC An innocent bystander got shot, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, during a street takeover in University City late Saturday night. It happened...

EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and hits beef, whiskey, motorcycles with targeted tariffs

WCCB Charlotte 3/12 4:58A Jeff Monheit

BRUSSELS The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products, responding within hours to the Trump...

Girl scout cookies face possible class action lawsuit

WCCB Charlotte 3/12 4:53A Chris Gilmore

NEW YORK, NY A new class-action lawsuit claims some Girl Scout cookies contain heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins. The lawsuit cites a study by Moms Across America and...

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Universities face big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/8 4:30A Associated Press

Universities nationwide are implementing hiring freezes, scaling back research and drawing up contingency plans for funding cuts.

Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/7 9:00A Associated Press

Columbia vowed to work with the government to try to get the money back.

St. Augustine’s loses bid to save accreditation

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/6 9:15A Spectrum News Staff

School officials said they are working to ensure students graduate this year with a degree from an accredited university.

Trump vows to cut federal funding for schools that allow 'illegal protests,' expel demonstrators

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/4 5:30A Susan Carpenter

In a post on Truth Social, the president said "Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came."

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Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2025 — 250th anniversary of our nation’s first Declaration of...

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/12 1:28A Jody Mace

May 20, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence , which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Influential...

Spring Artisan Market at Anne Springs Close Greenway March 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/11 11:05P Jody Mace

Anne Springs Close Greenway, at 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is holds several artisan markets throughout the year. There s no admission charge, but parking is $5 per vehicle for...

Trail of History Festival May 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/11 10:11P Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Trail of History and Mecklenburg County are presenting the Trail of History Festival on May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Captain Jack Statue, at Elizabeth...

Charlotte Spring Fair March 27 to April 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/11 7:57P Jody Mace

Charlotte Spring Fair is offering fun for all ages from March 27 to April 6, 2025, at Route 29 Pavillion, 5650 SanduskyBlvd, Concord, North Carolina. Experience rides, exciting shows and plenty of...

4th Annual 5K Family Fun Run — free, and includes t-shirt and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/11 4:31A Jody Mace

BFIT Big Dreams Youth, Inc. is presenting the 4th Annual We Run Together 5K Family Fun Run on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It s FREE to register, and participants receive a t-shirt...

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Mike Jackson felt at home here, now he gets to stay

Panthers News 3/12 3:45A

The veteran cornerback, who agreed to a new two-year deal to remain with the Panthers, is ready to build on his partnership with Jaycee Horn.

5 things to know about Sam Martin

Panthers News 3/12 2:09A

Get to know punter Sam Martin. The Bills free agent has agreed to terms with the Panthers.

Panthers release running back Miles Sanders

Panthers News 3/11 6:18A

The team parted ways with the veteran back Tuesday. He signed here in 2023.

Early run on linemen can only help run defense

Panthers News 3/11 3:13A

With the reported additions of Tershawn Wharton and Bobby Brown III, the Panthers suddenly have competition for line jobs, and the existing defensive linemen might not have to...

5 things to know about Tershawn Wharton

Panthers News 3/11 12:04A

Get to know defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton. The former Chiefs free agent reportedly agreed to terms with the Panthers on Monday.

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