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'My turn to give back': N.C. woman helps kids aging out of foster care

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/22 11:45P Melody Greene

A Union County woman recently started a nonprofit to help kids leaving foster care.

Snowfall totals across the Southeast

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/22 8:24A Spectrum News Weather Staff

It was a record-breaking winter storm.

Trump to visit western North Carolina, assess recovery efforts, governor says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/22 6:00A Justin Pryor

This will be the first official visit to North Carolina of President Donald Trump's second term.

Justice Department directs prosecutors to probe local efforts to obstruct immigration enforcement

WCCB Charlotte 1/22 4:26A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Justice Department is directing its federal prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who stand in the way of...

Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff be put on leave

WCCB Charlotte 1/22 4:15A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump s administration has moved to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion...

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Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/16 12:11A Associated Press

At least eight states have enacted cell phone bans over the past two years.

Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/13 6:10A Associated Press

The Education Department on Monday canceled loans for 150,000 borrowers through programs that existed before Biden took office.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 in Charlotte — dates, gifts, food deals, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/22 9:51P Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos If you re planning for Valentine s Day in Charlotte, check out our growing list of Valentine s Day parties, markets, and gatherings of all kind. We re not forgetting those among...

Shamrock ‘n the Village at Ballantyne Village

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/22 9:49P Jody Mace

Blackfinn Ameripub at Ballantyne Village is hosting a free St. Patrick s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 4 p.m. Check out our big list of St. Patrick s Day events around...

Perfect Pour Contest at Super Abari Game Bar Jan. 27 (and more)

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/22 6:26P Jody Mace

Super Abari Game Bar , 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is Charlotte s original arcade bar. It features over 100 games and pinball tables. They hold frequent events, which you can find on their...

42nd Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings April 5-6

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/21 6:21P Jody Mace

Image: Charlotte Woodcarvers Club The Charlotte Woodcarvers Club will be hosting the 42nd Annual Showcase of Woodcarvings on April 5 and 6, 2025. Saturday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Citizenship Clinic presented by North Carolina Asian Americans Together Feb. 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/21 8:20A Jody Mace

On Saturday, February 22, 2025, North Carolina Asians Americans Together is presenting a Citizenship Clinic. The location and time will be provided to those who sign up. Register here. This...

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The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/23 3:25A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The winners will be announced at NFL Honors on Feb. 6.

CFP Notebook: Freeman and Day say fiery pregame speeches unnecessary when playing for championship

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/20 1:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Both said Sunday they have nothing special planned for their final words in the locker room before kickoff.

Any College Football Playoff tweaks for 2025 won't be hashed out until later this year

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/20 1:15A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Most likely in the “tweak” category would be changes in the way the teams are seeded.

5 players to watch for the Panthers in CFB National Championship

Panthers News 1/20 12:30A

As the College Football Playoff stages its National Championship tonight, keep an eye on these five players that could make their way onto the Panthers big board this draft...

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg returns to New England, gives Maine fans a show against BC

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/19 3:50A Associated Press

Supporters of Maine native Cooper Flagg traveled to Boston to cheer him on.

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What is Blue Monday and what can you do about it?

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/20 1:08A Breanna Fuss

The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. To get over the blues, take a walk, or eat some cheese.

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/15 4:22A Associated Press

The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.

Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/15 3:11A Associated Press

The threat of infection is a governing force in their lives while others speak of the coronavirus in the past tense.

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