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Many states count mail ballots that arrive after Election Day. Those grace periods could go away

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/20 6:15A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The practice of counting ballots after Election Day has been a target of President Trump since he sought to “STOP THE COUNT” after the 2020 election

'It's going to be slammed': Charlotte preps for big business as Queens play NCAA tourney

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/20 12:51A Jennifer Roberts

Queens University of Charlotte is stepping onto college basketball’s biggest stage for the first time in program history.

Monroe woman wakes up to stranger attempting to take her clothes off

WCCB Charlotte 3/19 8:17A Caryn Little

MONROE, N.C. A disturbing overnight burglary is under investigation in Monroe after a woman tells police she woke up to a stranger trying to take her clothes off. Around 11...

Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness. It could be tricky for fans to spot an upstart

WCCB Charlotte 3/19 8:00A DJ Beal

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) Illinois Brad Underwood knows all about the traps awaiting a favored team in March Madness. He remembers springing two himself as a double-digit seed...

Japan’s Takaichi Tries To Reaffirm Alliance With Trump As He Seeks Help Securing Strait Of Hormuz

WCCB Charlotte 3/19 7:20A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain...

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Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/19 12:20P Associated Press

The department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default.

JWC Charlotte growing academic offerings to meet employer and student needs

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A university long known for its culinary programs has been expanding its academic footprint in Charlotte.

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Free Community Nights at The Gardens at Stowe announced — first one is April 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 8:05A Jody Mace

Gardens at Stowe. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Gardens at Stowe, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, has announced FREE community evenings. During these times you can visit the...

Easter Festival at Waxhaw United Methodist Church on March 28: Egg hunt, bunny pictures, petting...

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 5:31A Jody Mace

Waxhaw United Methodist Church, 200 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, North Carolina, is hosting an Easter Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a FREE event for the community,...

Free Jazz Appreciation Concert in Huntersville April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 5:05A Jody Mace

Huntersville Parks & Recreation and Dear Soul Music Co. are hosting a Jazz Appreciation Concert at Veterans Park, at 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville. (Main and...

Uptown Flea: open-air art markets with vintage, art and more on March 21 and 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 4:33A Jody Mace

Photo: Uptown Charlotte Uptown Flea is an open-air market at Victoria Yards, 209 E 7th Street, in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. It s currently scheduled on Saturdays, March 21 and 28, 2026, from 11...

Live Under the Oaks free concert series at Birkdale Village — returns April 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/19 4:00A Jody Mace

Birkdale Village is hosting a free outdoor music series, Live Under the Oaks , on Fridays from April 3 through October, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Birkdale Village is at Birkdale Commons Parkway and...

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High Point's upset starts run of 4 wins by double-digit seeds, busting March Madness brackets

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/20 4:19A Associated Press

The NCAA Tournament brackets have already been busted for millions of college basketball fans

Hornets pay tribute to Dell Curry, raise his No. 30 jersey to Charlotte rafters

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/20 3:51A Associated Press

Curry, currently a TV broadcaster and analyst for the Hornets, spent 10 years of his 16-year career with the team.

Kennesaw State, Texas, NC State and Queens all notching firsts in the NCAA Tournament West Region

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/16 3:43A Associated Press

Texas will play its first NCAA Tournament game under coach Sean Miller.

Aho, Svechnikov lead Hurricanes over Lightning to hand coach Rod Brind’Amour a win in his 600th...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/15 4:47A Associated Press

It was Brind’Amour’s 367th career win, the most for a head coach at the 600-game mark.

No. 1 Duke beats No. 10 Virginia 74-70 for 2nd straight ACC Tournament title under Scheyer

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/15 3:13A Associated Press

The Blue Devils won despite tying a season low shooting 38% from the field and Cameron Boozer making just 3 of 17 shots from the field.

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