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Elementary schools race worms to prepare for Woolly Worm festival

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/14 8:14A Rose Eiklor

It's fall in North Carolina and Woolly Worms are racing up a string in Avery County, as students get ready for the biggest weekend of the year.

UNC Chapel Hill offers new AI minor to all majors cross-campus

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/14 12:14A Kennedy Chase

UNC Chapel Hill offers new AI minor to all major cross campus.

How Election Day voters can help Whatley win senate race

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/13 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

A top adviser for Michael Whatley’s U.S. Senate campaign joins Tim Boyum to explain why he thinks Whatley can win the North Carolina race.

Man charged after alleged sexual assault near highway

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 9:38A DJ Beal

BURKE COUNTY, N.C. Burke County officials responded to a reported sexual assault near the highway, 8096 NC 181 in Newland. Following the investigation into this incident, a warrant was issued for...

Trump’s ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct

WCCB Charlotte 10/13 8:49A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle s resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct,...

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UNC Asheville team developing antibiotic against hospital infections

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 8:24A Jordan Grantz

Students and professors at UNC Asheville are working to design an antibiotic to help hospital patients fight infections.

Trump administration proposes $70,000 fee for international students to work in U.S.

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 6:37A Associated Press

Schools would be required to pay the $70,000 for each new student's initial application to the program, and a $30,000 fee for each renewal.

One month in: New Hanover County Schools faces challenges, major ballot question in November

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 12:00A Alexandra Petro

Mold, bus drivers, academic wins and aging buildings have defined the first month of school in New Hanover County. Now voters decide what comes next.

Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/4 3:54A Associated Press

Michael Kotlikoff described the past week as one of the most difficult in the university’s history.

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Costume parties, parades and contests for dogs this Halloween in the Charlotte area

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/13 6:30A Jody Mace

My dog. Photo by Mace Publishing, LLC Looking for somewhere to show off your pet s Halloween costume? Bring your pup to one of these canine costume parties in the Charlotte area. These events are for...

Meet Luke Kuechly at Gastonia Whataburger on Nov. 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/13 6:00A Jody Mace

Whataburger, at 3415 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, North Carolina, is hosting Panthers legend and hall-of-famer Luke Kuechly on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. Event highlights include: Photo...

DEVOTE: Free live music series at Hardy Boys Records in Camp North End

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/13 3:09A Jody Mace

Dear Soul Music Co. is presenting DEVOTE: Live at Hardy Boys. This is a live music residency on select Fridays, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Hardy Boys Records in Camp North End, 701 Keswick Avenue, #105,...

Idlewild Baptist Church Fall Fair Oct. 17: Trunk or Treat, Hayrides, Free Food, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/13 1:40A Jody Mace

Idlewild Baptist Church, 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting its 7th Annual Fall Fair on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE event for the community and...

Tommy’s Pub: Music, Bingo, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 10/12 9:00P Jody Mace

Tommy s Pub , 3124 Eastway Drive, is a small neighborhood bar that s big on music and community. Go to Tommy s Pub s Facebook page , where they regularly provide updates about upcoming music and other...

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ALS patient advocates for more funding as key legislation awaits president's signature

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/6 9:52A Patrick Thomas

The ACT for ALS was originally signed by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

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