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Record highs possible to close out workweek, waffling rain chances this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 9:47P James Scott

Happy Friday Eve! We re off to a very mild start this Thursday morning, as lows have only bottomed out in the 50s & 60s across the board. Highs will swell into the mid-70s for...

25 years ago, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt dies in Daytona crash

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 6:25A Kaitlin Wright

On this day in 2001, the NASCAR community lost a legend. Dale Earnhardt died on February 18, 2001 at the age of 49, following a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500....

After a year of work to clear Helene's destruction, Lake Lure begins to fill back up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/18 6:00A Courtney Davis

Crews have finished cleaning the debris in Lake Lure left by Helene's floods. The reservoir could be back open by Memorial Day.

US star Mikaela Shiffrin becomes 3-time Olympic champion with dominant slalom win

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 5:28A DJ Beal

CORTINA D AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) Mikaela Shiffrin closed her eyes, gave a deep breath and took a big step back onto the top of an Olympic podium. The American skiing standout was...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 17th

WCCB Charlotte 2/18 5:05A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, February 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Parents and day care workers raise concerns over statewide child care issues

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/17 9:45A Ashley Van Havere

Data shows billions of dollars are lost each year in the state due to the lack of child care, and families in the Triad are feeling the effects.

365 days of clean air: How Mecklenburg County kept the air healthy in 2025

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/17 6:00A Chloe Salsameda

For the first time, air pollution stayed within a healthy range in Mecklenburg County every day of 2025.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/13 7:49A Associated Press

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination.

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Open House, Open Hearts: Charlotte Yoga Carmel’s 1-Year Birthday Bash

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/19 2:52A Jody Mace

Charlotte Yoga, a locally owned studio community serving Charlotte since 2002, is celebrating the first anniversary of its Carmel Commons location, 6656 Carmel Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, with an...

Dunkin’ gives away free limited-edition iced “coffee glove” on Feb. 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/19 2:30A Jody Mace

Photo: Dunkin On February 20, 2026, Dunkin’ is giving away a FREE limited-edition Dunkin’ iced coffee glove with the purchase of any iced beverage at participating locations. The glove provides a...

Major League Table Tennis in Charlotte March 13 to 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/18 11:25P Jody Mace

Major League Table Tennis is coming to Charlotte from March 13 to 15, 2026! The competition takes place at Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets are...

Free admission to Mint Museum Randolph Feb. 21-22 to celebrate opening of Designing Dynamism: Kuba...

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/17 8:07A Jody Mace

Mint Museum Randolph. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Designing Dynamism: Kuba Textiles from the DR Congo, The Wesley Mancini Collection opens February 21, 2026, at Mint Museum Randolph. The exhibition...

Free wildlife program about beavers in Matthews — Beer and Beavers: Dam Good Engineers!

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/17 7:13A Jody Mace

Join NCWF Habitat and Wildlife Keepers Chapter for Beer and Beavers Dam Good Engineers! Discover why beavers matter and how to live with them! This is a free event on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 6:30...

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Chris Paul, the 'Point God,' retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/13 9:02A Associated Press

Chris Paul has announced he is retiring from the NBA after a 21-season career that stacks up as Hall of Fame worthy.

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.

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/12 1:03A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Millions take cholesterol-lowering medicines such as statins, the cornerstone of treatment.

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.

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