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Top Stories: ➊ – BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown (Monday), ➋ – 8 Things To Do This Month In Charlotte (Monday), ➌ – Elementary students inspired to read by award-winning author (Monday), ➍ – Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues (Monday), ➎ – States sue Education Department over new public service loan forgiveness rule (Monday)

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Mason Deaver on bringing “I Wish You All The Best” to film

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:13A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Best-selling author Mason Deaver joined WCCB Rising to discuss the new film adaption of their debut novel, I Wish You All The Best . The coming-of-age story...

Museum of Illusions celebrates National STEM Day this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:07A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. If you ve ever wondered how science and creativity come together to trick your mind, this weekend is your chance to experience it firsthand. The Museum of...

Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:05A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Federal Aviation Administration s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday...

Trump administration seeks to halt SNAP payments after a court order

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 4:01A Jeff Monheit

BOSTON President Donald Trump s administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block a judge s order that it distribute November s full monthly SNAP benefits amid a...

Former Sports Illustrated writer, Larry Keith releases book, “Touch ‘Em All”

WCCB Charlotte 11/7 3:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Larry Keith is a former writer for Sports Illustrated. Now he has put the memories from his career and life ina book titled Touch Em All: My Life and Career at...

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Elementary students inspired to read by award-winning author

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/3 7:50A Zach Tucker

Reading scores in elementary schools are on the decline nationwide.

States sue Education Department over new public service loan forgiveness rule

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/3 7:21A Susan Carpenter

In October, the Education Department amended its definition of qualifying employers for the program.

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/2 11:02P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Dozens of centers are missing out on federal grant payments that were due to arrive Nov. 1.

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Community Holiday Market with Little Lobbyists at Museum of the Waxhaws Nov. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 7:04A Jody Mace

Ring in the holiday season with Little Lobbyists North Carolina and families from across our community! Little Lobbyists is a national non-profit organization advocating for children with complex...

Hoppin’ Pig Pickin’ Nov. 8 — just $2 for a sandwich

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 6:40A Jody Mace

Hoppin , at 1402 Winnifred Street, is a 100% self-pour beer and wine taproom. Located in Southend Charlotte, it offers 62 taps in its 4600 square foot building. It hosts frequent events like trivia,...

Gothic Punk Night Market at Cavendish Brewing, Nov. 14, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 5:05A Jody Mace

Cavendish Brewing Company , 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page . Check out a...

Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End in December

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Camp North End , 1824 Statesville Avenue, is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. Mistletoe Market features festive...

Town of Pineville Christmas Tree Lighting: train rides, candy cane hunt, Santa, more… on Dec. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/6 10:45P Jody Mace

The Town of Pineville s Christmas Tree Lighting takes place Thursday, December 4 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the Town Hall Lawn, 505 Main Street, Pineville, North Carolina. This is a free...