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Crowded Republican field lines up to take on Democrat Don Davis

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/25 6:07A Reuben Jones

There’s a flood of Republicans running in the 1st District congressional primary, which is March 3.

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

WCCB Charlotte 2/25 5:16A Associated Press

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement, his...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots February 24th

WCCB Charlotte 2/25 4:54A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Tuesday, February 24th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Adam and Taylor interview stars from “The Chosen” at ChosenCon

WCCB Charlotte 2/25 2:46A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel and Taylor Miller went to the ChosenCon red carpet to chat with the stars of the smash hit series The Chosen . The red (or should we say teal)...

Wellness Wednesday: Blue detox juice

WCCB Charlotte 2/25 2:32A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. This week The Juice Man , Harold Leffall makes blue detox juice. This juice helps with detoxification, weight loss, energy, skin health and digestive health....

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U.S. childhood literacy rates are lagging. Pediatricians could be part of the solution

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/24 10:53P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%.

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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Free Family Fun Event on Feb. 28 for Rare Disease Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/25 9:27A Jody Mace

Rare Disease Day is a global movement dedicated to raising awareness and honoring the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, half of them children. Each year, communities come...

Charlotte Book Fair at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, Mar. 7, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/25 4:29A Jody Mace

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery , 4150 Yancey Road, hosts events throughout the year. Find them all on OMB s Facebook page. This page is for events at the original event in LoSo. Find information about the...

Sensory-Friendly Pictures with the Easter Bunny March 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/25 4:00A Jody Mace

Success on the Spectrum Lake Norman, at 19900 W Catawba Avenue, Cornelius, North Carolina, is offering sensory friendly pictures with the Easter Bunny on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 2 to 4 p.m....

NoDa Pottery Market Spring Event April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/25 3:00A Jody Mace

Shop for unique, locally crafted pottery at the NoDa Pottery Market Spring Event. The event takes place Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3000 North Davidson Street, Charlotte,...

Haru Matsuri — Japanese Spring Festival March 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/25 2:00A Jody Mace

The Japan-America Society of North Carolina and the Japanese Cultural Association of the Carolinas are hosting Haru Matsuri Japanese Spring Festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m., at...

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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/25 7:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Las Vegas Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick

NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/25 1:42A Associated Press

League executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that the deadline for submissions has passed.

Five takeaways from Panthers GM Dan Morgan at the 2026 combine

Panthers News 2/24 9:51A

The Panthers general manager discussed a number of topics Tuesday, from the future of left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, the search for pass-rushers (possibly plural), quarterbacks, and...

Dan Morgan: Ready to "attack" linebacker position in free agency and the draft

Panthers News 2/24 7:55A

The Panthers GM said he wouldn't rule out any avenue, but also puts a high premium on upgrading his old position, in any way possible.

Dave Canales: Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik to call plays in 2026

Panthers News 2/24 6:59A

Canales announced the move Tuesday, saying it would allow him to take a broader view of the team as a whole.

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