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FBI: DNA recovered from glove found near Guthrie home that appears to match glove worn by suspect

WCCB Charlotte 2/15 8:09A Associated Press

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) The FBI says a glove containing DNA was found about two miles from Today show host Savannah Guthrie s mother and appears to match those worn by a masked...

Udderly in love: Couple weds at ice cream shop

WCCB Charlotte 2/15 7:47A Miles Ruder

A New Bern couple is proving love can be really sweet. Nineteen-year-old Reagan Baker and 18-year-old Isaiah McKinley exchanged vows last week at the Cow Cafe. The couple says...

Louisiana man arrested in Alexander County after multi-county chase

WCCB Charlotte 2/15 6:39A Miles Ruder

A Louisiana man, wanted by the United States Secret Service, was arrested in Alexander County Saturday after leading deputies on a chase and hitting a patrol vehicle,...

1 dead, 1 injured in Chesterfield County crash

WCCB Charlotte 2/15 5:57A Miles Ruder

CHERAW, S.C. One person died and another was injured in a head-on crash in Chesterfield County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It happened around 1:25 p.m. on...

A storm system sweeps across the Southeast triggering tornado warnings and damaging winds

WCCB Charlotte 2/15 5:28A Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) A storm system sweeping across the Southeast late Saturday and Sunday brought tornado warnings to Mississippi and Louisiana, and then took aim at parts of Georgia...

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Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/13 7:49A Associated Press

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination.

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The Trailhead Store Birthday Bash March 7 at Stowe Conservancy

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 7:30A Jody Mace

The Trailhead Store at Stowe Conservancy. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Trailhead Store at Stowe Village, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is part of Daniel Stowe Conservancy. It s...

Charlotte Robot Rumble — watch robots battle it out on April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 2:00A Jody Mace

The UNC Charlotte Combat Robot Club is hosting the Charlotte Robot Rumble on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Belk Gym, at UNC Charlotte, 8911 University Road, Charlotte, North...

Charlotte SHOUT! April 3-19

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 1:26A Jody Mace

Charlotte SHOUT! is a one of the most beloved festivals in Charlotte. It is presented by Charlotte Center City Partners. It is returning to Uptown Charlotte from April 3 to 19, 2026. The festival will...

Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon: Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy, Kitchen Aid, Tempur-Pedic, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/13 12:04A Jody Mace

The next big sales event is Presidents Day. Presidents Day is Monday, February 16, 2026, and sales go on all week leading up to that Monday. Traditionally, for whatever...

Community Literacy Fair on Feb. 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/12 2:09A Jody Mace

Footprints Learning & Leadership Academy is presenting a Community Literacy Fair on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Iglesia Vital, 6701 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, North...

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Chris Paul, the 'Point God,' retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/13 9:02A Associated Press

Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy.

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:30A Associated Press

The Pistons won the game 110-104. The loss ended the Hornets' bid to match a franchise record with 10 straight wins.

NASCAR driver Hocevar and Spectrum roll out sponsorship deal

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:00A Michael White

The 2024 Rookie of the Year’s Camaro will bear Spectrum blue in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Seth Trimble stuck with UNC. The reward was a huge shot to shock Duke in an epic rivalry finish

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/9 12:38A Associated Press

"It's special," Trimble said. "I'm going to remember this for the rest of my life."

Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm NFL QB from North Carolina, dies at 91

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/6 6:57A Associated Press

The Wilmington, N.C., native became one of the most beloved figures in Washington football.

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Buncombe County confirms 7th case of measles this year

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 4:30A Justin Pryor

Health officials say a person visited several places last week while positive.

Your Mental Health: Could AI be used to predict mental health conditions in clinical settings soon?

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 3:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

Research with AI and mental health screenings showed promise for predicting mental health conditions. Could AI be used in clinical settings soon?

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/12 1:03A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Millions take cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins, the cornerstone of treatment.

State officials look at expanding types of midwives who can practice in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:16A Arin Cotel-Altman

A state study commission is looking at allowing certified professional midwives to practice in North Carolina.

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