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Toasty start to weekend, pattern change ahead

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 10:12A James Scott

Stifling humidity and building heat continue their reign across the Carolinas as we close out the final full workweek of April, but welcome changes are ahead of us this...

Center City Vision Awards 2025

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:57A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Charlotte Center City Partners hosted 900 people at the Charlotte Convention Center s Crown Ballroom for the Center City Vision...

CATS to suspend Blue and Gold Line this weekend for maintenance

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:35A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend its Blue and Gold Line services this weekend for maintenance. The maintenance begins at 2 a.m. Saturday,...

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:21A Miles Ruder

VATICAN CITY (AP) More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday, the eve of his state...

Pet Of The Week: Meet Sweetie

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:17A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Tiburon! Tiburon is a car ride loving, potty trained pup! She s also loves to give kid...

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ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students around U.S., lawyer says

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/25 7:54A Associated Press

Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students' records in a federal database of international students.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI initiatives in K-12 public schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 8:05A Associated Press

Lawsuits argue that the guidance is so vague that it leaves schools and educators in limbo about what they may do.

Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools' equity efforts

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 2:22A Associated Press

One order called for harder enforcement of a federal law requiring colleges to disclose their financial ties with foreign sources.

Universities call for constructive engagement with Trump administration

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/22 10:31A Spectrum News Staff, Susan Carpe

A letter signed by leaders of dozens of schools including several in North Carolina said political interference is endangering higher education.

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'An emotional loss': UNC Charlotte researchers caught off guard by sudden funding cuts

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/21 12:30A Jennifer Roberts

A research team supporting the LGBTQ+ community is facing uncertainty after funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health was revoked.

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Pop-Up Plant Sale at McLawland Farms April 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/25 5:45A Jody Mace

McLawland Farms , a small family flower farm at 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is holding a pop-up plant sale on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brighten up your...

Great deals on LEGO Star Wars sets for Star Wars Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/25 4:04A Jody Mace

May 4th, 2025, is Star Wars Day. (May the Fourth be with you!) There will be some Star Wars Day events in Charlotte . Amazon has a number of LEGO Star Wars sets on sale right...

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Try LED Saber Combat and Choreography for Free April 27

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/25 4:00A Jody Mace

Have you ever wanted to wield an LED Saber? You re in luck, because Charlotte has its own LED Saber Combat and Choreography Club. Read on to learn about a special event, and then the regularly...

Cool off at one of these 9 breathtaking North Carolina waterfalls — a photo guide

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/24 10:40A Jody Mace

Linville Falls. Photograph by Harrison Grothoff Western North Carolina is a wonderland of waterfalls. This photo guide of nine North Carolina waterfalls, by Harrison Grothoff, and Charlotte on the...

Kids Bowl Free all spring and summer 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/24 10:00A Jody Mace

Kids Bowl Free is a program that offers a way for kids to bowl for free all spring and summer. AMF Summer Games Season Pass is another low-cost way to bowl all summer. It s not free, but it does...

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The two days when Tetairoa McMillan's life changed

Panthers News 4/25 10:24A

Follow along with Carolina's No. 8 draft pick, Tetairoa McMillan, as he made the trip from Green Bay to Charlotte as the newest Panthers receiver.

Tetairoa McMillan eager to get started: "The grind starts now"

Panthers News 4/25 9:42A

The Panthers first-rounder arrived in Charlotte and held his first press conference here, along with a lot of other firsts.

Schedule release coming May 14

Panthers News 4/25 5:07A

The full schedule will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 14, filling in the blanks of the 17 known opponents for the 2025 regular season.

Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/25 2:53A Associated Press

Shedeur Sanders was passed over by every team that needs a potential franchise quarterback, even though some analysts had him rated higher than Ward.

Tetairoa McMillan ready to get "Cali Connection" with Bryce Young going

Panthers News 4/25 1:51A

The Panthers' first-rounder remembers Young destroying his high school team, and he remembers the "swag" Young has always played with, which began to emerge again last...

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