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Residents push back as N.C. county reboots process for data center plan

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 10:54A Charles Duncan, Sasha Strong, As

A plan to build a data center in Stokes County is back at square one after county commissioners voided a key zoning approval.

N.C. company building drone defense equipment for U.S. military

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 10:30A Chloe Salsameda

A Mooresville-based defense contractor is deploying equipment to the U.S. military to shoot down enemy drones overseas.

High Point Central senior dances to the top of her class, mentors young kids

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 9:30A Ashley Van Havere

High School Scholar Hannah Sutherby volunteers at a High Point elementary school once a week to mentor a young student.

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 7:19A Associated Press

Hezbollah said in a statement that any truce must apply across all Lebanese territory.

Rising gas prices hit Lake Norman boating businesses as season begins

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 6:23A Arin Cotel-Altman

Boat rental companies say fuel costs are up about a dollar per gallon since the start of the war in Iran.

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N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/6 11:29A Associated Press

The decision affects five school districts and a college.

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420 Day Events and Deals

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 5:00A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos 420 Day is an unofficial day on April 20 celebrating cannabis culture. Here in North Carolina, the legality is a complicated issue, but there are many products that are available...

13th Annual Charlotte African-American Festival Apr. 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 5:00A Jody Mace

The 13th Annual Charlotte ​African American Festival will take place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Carole Hoefener Center, 615 E 6th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a...

Spring Music on the Green at Blakeney Town Center

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 7:41P Jody Mace

Blakeney Town Center, at 9830 Rea Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Music on the Green in April and May, 2026. Enjoy the laid-back sounds of a talented acoustic guitarist while you...

420 “Get GAZZed” Infused Edibles Vendor Market + Party

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 3:28A Jody Mace

Gazz Godz Dispensary, at 10022 University City Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting 420 Get GAZZed Infused Edible Vendor Market and Party on Monday, April 209, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. It s free...

Common Market Oakwold: Annual 4/20 Party

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 2:00A Jody Mace

Common Market Oakwold , at 4420 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting its Annual 4/20 Party on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. It s free to attend. Live music by Josh Daniel s Grateful Band,...

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Six takeaways from GM Dan Morgan's pre-draft presser, including getting to know prospects at a human...

Panthers News 4/14 7:08A

The Panthers general manager also said there's nothing stopping them from picking another receiver at No. 19 overall, just because they've done so two straight years.

Bud Clark is a fighter, ready to put everything he has into playing safety at the next level

Panthers News 4/14 2:59A

The TCU safety has been fighting and competing since birth, working to earn his spot in this world and on the field, then keep it.

Chandler Rivers packs big play ability in a small frame

Panthers News 4/13 4:07A

The Duke corner dreamed of playing basketball, but didn't have the size. But he found his fit with football, where he's found a big play ability that outplays his size.

2026 Draft Preview: Cornerback

Panthers News 4/13 4:06A

Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the cornerback group, and consider how much of a need that is for the Panthers now and into the future.

Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/12 4:04A Associated Press

The win puts Carolina within one point of securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

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UNC researcher works to make AI more reliable in health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/13 12:00A Sydney McCoy

Researchers at UNC Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health are tailoring AI to make it more reliable for solving health problems.

Police department adds mental health clinician to support officers

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/7 12:00P Estephany Escobar

The Cornelius Police Department hired its first co-responder clinician to staff.

High insurance rates, deductibles keep North Carolinians from mental health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/6 5:15A Sydney McCoy

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order this year aimed at improving behavioral health care and public safety in the state.

'One is one too many': Advocate calls for stronger suicide prevention after latest death

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/3 11:30A Jordan Kudisch

A recent suicide at a Charlotte parking deck has renewed calls for stronger prevention measures.

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