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Avelo Airlines extends its Concord and Charlotte flight schedule through mid-February 2026

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 5:39A Deeandra Michel

CONCORD, N.C. Avelo Airlines announced today it is extending its Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) flight schedule through mid-February 2026, just in time to start...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 8th

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 5:28A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, June 8th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Pet of the Week: Kittens!

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 5:12A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is featuring not one, not two, but THREE sweet kittens this week! These fluffy loves are about 11 weeks old and...

Fan Fest returns to Bank Of America stadium Saturday, August 2

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 4:49A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have announced that this year s Fan Fest will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 6:30 p.m. In...

Gov. Stein visits areas hardest hit by Chantal flooding

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 4:21A Deirnesa Jefferson

ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is visiting some of the areas hardest hit by Tropical Storm Chantal. He stopped in Alamance and Orange counties on...

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After Texas floods, Sesame Street offers families resources to support kids during an emergency

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/8 6:48A Christine Sanchez

The guide includes a video tutorial teaching kids how to pack an emergency kit.

College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:43A Associated Press

The unemployment rate for degree holders ages 22 to 27 has reached its highest level in a dozen years, excluding the coronavirus pandemic.

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Schiele Museum–Teachers and their families get free admission July 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/8 11:25P Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Schiele Museum of Natural History, at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, is celebrating teachers by offering teachers...

Back to School Bashes in Concord and China Grove

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/8 6:45A Jody Mace

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers is presenting two Back to School Bashes. Check out a big list of back to school bashes in the Charlotte area! China Grove Back to School Splash China Grove Back...

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Free cone or dish when you purchase a kid’s meal through...

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/8 1:39A Jody Mace

Participating locations of Freddy s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers are offering a free cone or cup of frozen custard when you purchase a kid s meal, from July 7 to 11, 2025. We have a big day-by-day...

Free Tea Day at McAlister’s Deli July 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/8 1:25A Jody Mace

On Thursday,  July 17, 2025, McAlister s Deli celebrates its annual Free Tea Day. And they mean exactly that FREE tea all day. No coupon or purchase necessary just walk in and ask for the freebie. You...

Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Keith Clinic Chiropractic

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 11:09P Jody Mace

Keith Clinic Chiropractic is hosting its annual Back-to-School giveaway on August 1 and 2, 2025. At each event kids can get a backpack filled with school supplies, while supplies last. Check out a big...

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Basketball trailblazer Kara Lawson has shot to lead USA squad in LA

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/27 7:32A Associated Press

The Duke coach is leading the U.S. AmeriCup team that begins play this weekend in Chile.

T.J. Puchyr agrees to buy Rick Ware Racing with plans to build 3-car NASCAR team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:50A Associated Press

The Spire Motorsports co-founder says he has a deal to take over the Ware organization next season.

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Research shows climate concerns are affecting the mental health of young Americans

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/3 3:00A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

As changes to the climate lead to increases in extreme weather events, many Americans are reporting serious effects to their mental health.

'I want them to feel loved': Mom and daughter carry messages of hope to other NICU families

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/30 1:12A Ashley Van Havere

After Antoinyce Mathis gave birth to twins about 10 weeks early, they spent 128 days in the neonatal intensive care unit.

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