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Money Monday: How to seperate financial facts from social media fiction

WCCB Charlotte 7/20 5:01A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Financial advice is easier than ever to find online, but not all of it is created equal. Financial expert Leah Collins joined WCCB Rising to discuss how...

Gospel legends prepare for historic Las Vegas residency

WCCB Charlotte 7/20 4:26A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Las Vegas is known for bright lights, big stars and unforgettable shows but now, gospel music is taking center stage! Karen Clark Sheard, Fred Hammond and...

Rise & Chime In: What did you dream of being when you grew up?

WCCB Charlotte 7/20 4:17A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. When we were kids, the sky was the limit. One day you wanted to be an astronaut, the next day a movie star or maybe you were convinced you d grow up to be a...

Fort Bragg soldier killed in Iranian attack on Jordan base

WCCB Charlotte 7/20 4:07A Shalaunda Bacon

FORT BRAGG, N.C A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was among two killed in an a missile and drone attack on an air base in Jordon this weekend. 1st...

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Local health expert talks cyclosporiasis

WCCB Charlotte 7/20 3:53A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Dr. Kimberly Scott, Interim Director with Mecklenburg County Public Health sheds light on cyclosporiasis. From May 1 to July 14, 2026, 307 cases of...

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Approval of state budget comes with changes to teacher licensing

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 6:30A Zyneria Byrd

"We're we're trying to reduce the burdens."

N.C. State helping Duke develop food bank delivery app

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The program helps provide resources to the community, such as fresh produce, safe walkable streets, reliable housing and other opportunities.

State audit launched into N.C. Opportunity Scholarship voucher program

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/8 6:23A Madison Thomas

State officials are auditing a quickly growing school voucher program, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money.

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Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/20 2:25A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos National Drive-Thru Day is July 24, 2026. We re collecting up info about special deals. So far we have one listed (Dunkin ) but we expect to be announcing more soon! Dunkin On...

Free Tax Preparation with Buenas Finanzas Carolina Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 9:51A Jody Mace

Buenas Finanzas Carolinas (BFC) is offering free tax preparation assistance through its VITA Latino program on August 1, 2026, helping eligible taxpayers access trusted, no-cost support during tax...

Back to School Bashes for 2026 — many with free school supplies

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 4:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos School is about to start. We re putting together a huge list of back-to-school parties. Many include free school supplies. Some offer features like free haircuts, free smoothies,...

Clothes Bin Kannapolis’ 3rd Annual Back to School Bash Aug. 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 2:17A Jody Mace

Clothes Bin Kannapolis, a family clothing store, is hosting its 3rd annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free event. The...

Movin’ & Groovin’: Back to School Event at Carolina Mall in Concord Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 1:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Parkway North, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting Movin & Groovin , a free back to school event. It takes place Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12 to 3...

Related: Back to School: Movin’ & Groovin’ at Northlake Mall July 25 Charlotte On The Cheap

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Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/19 5:42A Associated Press

Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/18 6:01A Zach Tucker

“Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

'North Wilkesboro is back': What return of points race means to family of track's founder

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/17 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The return of a NASCAR points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights the legacy of the track's founder, Enoch Staley.

Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/13 2:00A Daniel Gray

The Cup Series moves to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, next weekend.

Hornets GM says LaMelo Ball trade was made with long-term success in mind

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/12 3:38A Associated Press

Fans have questioned the decision to part with the popular point guard after Charlotte won 44 games and reached the play-in tournament last season.

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