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Top Stories: ➊ – Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2025 — 250th anniversary of our nation’s first Declaration of Independence (Wednesday), ➋ – First 2 bags will no longer fly free; Southwest Airlines ends long tradition (Tuesday), ➌ – 'Frustrating to see': N.C. health officials urge updated measles vaccinations for children (Wednesday), ➍ – Storms likely late Saturday into early Sunday: severe potential increasing (Thursday), ➎ – 5 things to know about Rico Dowdle (Thursday)

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North Carolinians concerned as DOGE works to cut federal spending

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/14 11:30A Jatrissa Wooten

Nearly 300 people gathered in downtown Raleigh Wednesday to rally against DOGE.

N.C. company hopes to avoid price increases despite Trump tariffs

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/14 9:16A Jatrissa Wooten

A Raleigh-based beverage company that uses aluminum cans says it hasn’t felt a price increase yet from the latest tariffs but is bracing for it.

Private plane crashes near Pitt-Greenville Airport, killing both on board, officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/14 9:11A Daniel Gray

The regional airport is in eastern North Carolina about an hour and a half east of Raleigh.

Many small businesses in western N.C. struggle to reopen after Helene

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/14 8:07A Courtney Davis

The owners of Zella's Deli in Swannanoa say they have hit roadblock after roadblock.

Charlotte nonprofit hopes to inspire next generation of chefs

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/14 8:00A Claudia Puente

A Charlotte restaurant is giving back to the community by offering underprivileged children free cooking classes.

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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/14 5:52A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

They are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.

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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Goat Island Games May 2 and 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 10:31P Jody Mace

Challenge yourself at the annual Goat Island Games on May 2 and 3, 2025, at Goat Island Park, 141 8th Avenue, Cramerton. Enjoy two days filled with events open to the whole family. Many activities are...

VAPAversary: 3rd annual celebration at VAPA Center April 5

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 8:56P Jody Mace

The VAPA Center , at 700 N Tryon Street, is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with VAPAversary on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 12 to 10 p.m. Please note that although the address is on Tryon Street,...

Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening in Matthews March 27

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 7:54P Jody Mace

Nordstrom Rack will be opening at Sycamore Commons, 10530 Northeast Parkway, Suite K, Matthews, North Carolina. The grand opening will take place Thursday, March 27, 2025. The grand opening will...

Mint Hill Family Fun Night Nights — concerts announced

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 7:38P Jody Mace

Mint Hill Family Fun Nights are free events that are held at Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina. The events feature live music, food...

LaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series in Huntersville — dates announced

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 7:30P Jody Mace

LaLaCaboosa Downtown Music Series will take place at Veterans Park, at Main and Maxwell in Huntersville, once a month from June to October, 2025. Navigate to 201 Huntersville-Concord Road,...

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With the torch passed, it's Jaycee Horn's turn to lead

Panthers News 3/14 2:26A

The now-veteran cornerback is coming in Friday to sign his new contract. And when he does, it will represent another changing of the guard, and put him in a position of new...

5 things to know about Rico Dowdle

Panthers News 3/13 6:20A

Get to know running back Rico Dowdle. The Panthers agreed to terms with the former Cowboys running back on Wednesday.

Number of NHL players still playing without face visors is dwindling, only a handful left

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/13 3:43A Associated Press

The NHL's rule states that all players with less than 25 games of experience at the time “must wear a visor properly affixed to their helmet.”

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.

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