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Taste of spring arrives

WCCB Charlotte 2/9 9:39P James Scott

Who s ready for summer? It won t exactly feel like June across the Carolinas this Tuesday afternoon, but a splendid taste of spring arrives as highs soar into the upper 60s...

Landmark trial accusing social media companies of addicting children to their platforms begins

WCCB Charlotte 2/9 8:06A DJ Beal

LOS ANGELES (AP) The world s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their...

Lindsey Vonn’s father tells AP her Olympic crash marks ‘the end of her career’ if he has any say

WCCB Charlotte 2/9 7:16A DJ Beal

CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) Lindsey Vonn s father said Monday that the American superstar will no longer race if he has any influence over her decision and that she will not...

Rise & Chime In: Unforgettable moments from past Super Bowls

WCCB Charlotte 2/9 2:35A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Super Bowl gives us four quarters of football but somehow the moments last forever. From jaw-dropping catches and last-second wins to plays that still make...

Frigid start to workweek

WCCB Charlotte 2/8 9:49P James Scott

The sleet and freezing rain have stopped falling, but winter isn t done with us anytime soon. Frigid air and freezing fog have settled in this morning, as many locations...

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Shrove Tuesday Community Pancake Supper at Matthews United Methodist Church Feb. 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/10 5:59A Jody Mace

Matthews United Methodist Church, at 801 South Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Pancake Supper for Shrove Tuesday, on February 17, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. This event is...

Super Bowl LX at Gilde Brewery, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 4:31A Jody Mace

Gilde Brewery , at 3530 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina is an authentic German brewery with a brewing history of several hundred years in Hannover, Germany. It chose Charlotte to be its North...

Valentine’s Orchid and Chocolate Sale with UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 3:46A Jody Mace

UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens Valentine s event is back in 2026. Shop for orchids and chocolate. There will also be opportunities to learn about orchids. Check out our guide to Valentine s Day in...

Spin Cycle Social: Free Cuban Salsa Dancing, including lesson, at North Tryon 2 Laundromat Feb. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/6 2:50A Jody Mace

Spin Cycle Social is a high energy Cuban Salsa event, bringing the community together to move and connect at a laundromat! And it s FREE! What to expect: Beginner-friendly...

Free community screening of film, “Join or Die” at East City Church Feb. 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/5 1:00A Jody Mace

MoRA (Monroe Road Advocates) and McClintock Woods Garden Club are presenting a free screening of the film, Join or Die, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at East City Church, 6850 Monroe...

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Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:30A Associated Press

The Pistons won the game 110-104. The loss ended the Hornets' bid to match a franchise record with 10 straight wins.

NASCAR driver Hocevar and Spectrum roll out sponsorship deal

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:00A Michael White

The 2024 Rookie of the Year’s Camaro will bear Spectrum blue in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Seth Trimble stuck with UNC. The reward was a huge shot to shock Duke in an epic rivalry finish

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/9 12:38A Associated Press

"It's special," Trimble said. "I'm going to remember this for the rest of my life."

Sonny Jurgensen, the strong-arm NFL QB from North Carolina, dies at 91

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/6 6:57A Associated Press

The Wilmington, N.C., native became one of the most beloved figures in Washington football.

No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina following Wilson's 22-point game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/6 4:45A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Saturday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

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State officials look at expanding types of midwives who can practice in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/10 4:16A Arin Cotel-Altman

A state study commission is looking at allowing certified professional midwives to practice in North Carolina.

Your Mental Health: Could the stigma of mental health with pilots be lessened soon?

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/6 3:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

With the possible passage of the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, could there be less stigma in regard to mental health in pilots soon?

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