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Weddington’s Andy Capone recognized as Carolina Panthers’ High School Coach of the Year

WCCB Charlotte 1/31 10:36A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers honored Weddington s head football coach Andy Capone as the team s High School Coach of the Year. A spirited pep rally was held at...

Thousands of Costco workers prepare to strike with midnight contract deadline looming

WCCB Charlotte 1/31 10:17A Miles Ruder

Thousands of Costco workers prepared to strike with a midnight deadline drawing closer Friday while the worker s union and the company negotiated. The Teamsters union...

Drafting Dreams: ECSU brings college admission to Charlotte’s doorstep

WCCB Charlotte 1/31 9:25A Deeandra Michel

Charlotte, N.C. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is rolling out the blueprints to success and bringing on-site admissions, scholarships and transfer credit evaluations...

Get to know your city: Birkdale Village in Huntersville, NC

WCCB Charlotte 1/31 8:53A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. If you re looking for a charming blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment in Huntersville, NC, look no further than Birkdale Village. This vibrant, open-air destination offers a...

White House says Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will go into effect Saturday

WCCB Charlotte 1/31 8:42A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective on Saturday, the White House...

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Trump will sign order giving parents more school choice

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/29 6:41A Susan Carpenter

The order directs the education secretary to prioritize school choice programs in discretionary grant programs.

U.S. children fall further behind in reading, make little improvement in math on national exam

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/29 5:14A Associated Press

New results from a national exam find that America’s children have continued to lose ground in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A branch of the State Library is making sure different forms of books are accessible for all

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/27 1:30A Sydney McCoy

The library ships out so many books, the back of the building has its own zip code.

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Free Sensory Friendly Concert at Trinity Presbyterian Church March 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/30 6:56A Jody Mace

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is presenting a Sensory Friendly Concert on March 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. Admission is free. This...

Discover Charlotte’s Pinball Scene with the Pinball Map

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/30 5:55A Jody Mace

Arcade and video game trends come and go, but there seems to be one constant: pinball machines. What s the appeal, beyond nostalgia? Pinball machines are tactile the physics of the ball, flippers and...

Lake Norman Brewery: Car shows, live music, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/29 9:17P Jody Mace

Lake Norman Brewery , at 1753 Triangle Circle, Denver, North Carolina, hosts events throughout the year. You can find them on their Facebook page. Upcoming Events Live music:...

Hugh Torance House and Store: HEARTSongs ’25: Poetry of Freedom, and more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/29 7:44P Jody Mace

The Hugh Torance House and Store , at 8231 Gilead Road, Huntersville, is one of Mecklenburg County s only surviving 18th century structures, and is North Carolina s oldest surviving store. The...

Round of a Paws: Comedy show for a cause

Charlotte On The Cheap 1/28 4:22A Jody Mace

Round of a Paws is a comedy show on March 27, 2025, at Petra s Bar, 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. Doors are at 7 p.m. and the show is at 8 p.m. This...

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'People put school first but... sometimes it's basketball first too': A look inside K-Ville

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/31 1:45A Sydney McCoy

Saturday is the Battle of the Blues. Go inside an almost 40-year tradition where students live outside for a ticket to the game.

Scottie Scheffler details his hand injury from making ravioli and is ready to get back to golf

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/29 5:22A Associated Press

Scheffler went into detail Tuesday about how he injured his hand making Christmas dinner.

Robert Hunt named to Pro Bowl Games

Panthers News 1/27 4:31A

The Panthers guard was added to the team Monday to replace Eagles guard Landon Dickerson, giving the Panthers two players in the annual all-star showcase.

6 players to watch for the Panthers at the 2025 Senior Bowl

Panthers News 1/27 3:23A

The Carolina Panthers are headed to Mobile to get an up close, first look at this year's NFL draft class. Here are six guys we're keeping an eye on in drills and the all-star...

Taylor Swift watches boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs beat the Bills and get back to Super...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/27 1:23A Associated Press

As confetti rained down on the field afterward, Swift and Kelce kissed in celebration

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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate risk of addiction associated with opioids

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/31 5:06A Associated Press

Regulators approved the pill from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for acute pain that often occurs after surgery or injuries.

Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/24 1:09A Associated Press

Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court to restrict its use.

What is Blue Monday and what can you do about it?

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/20 2:08A Breanna Fuss

The third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. To get over the blues, take a walk, or eat some cheese.

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