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Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared ‘to go far longer’

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:17A Caryn Little

As the war in the Middle East spirals further , U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. has the capability to go far longer than its projected four to five...

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:12A Caryn Little

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday. The...

The origin of the saying, 'in like a lion, out like a lamb'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 6:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

The first reference dates back hundreds of years.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 1st

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 5:53A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, March 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots March 1st WCCB Charlotte

Firefighter dies from injuries after December shooting that killed his estranged wife, Officer...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 5:00A Justin Pryor

Zachary Rogers was one of two men found with gunshot wounds during a shooting that killed Lexington Police Officer Kaitlin Crook.

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Tuition for in-state undergraduates is going up across UNC system. What to know

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:30A Justin Pryor

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted Thursday morning to increase the cost of tuition for in-state undergraduate students.

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.

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Free Chicken Salad for a Year at Chicken Salad Chick’s grand opening in Cornelius March 10 —...

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/27 4:29A Jody Mace

Photo: Chicken Salad Chick Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating its grand opening at 8301 Magnolia Estates Drive, Cornelius, North Carolina, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. It is offering several deals all...

The Bulb is a mobile farmer’s market — learn how to get free food (or to help!)

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/27 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of The Bulb Many households in Charlotte experience food insecurity. Many neighborhoods don t have a local source for fresh produce. Many people don t have reliable transportation. And...

Vinyl Night at Vintage Vibes in Concord March 11: trade, listen, sip

Charlotte On The Cheap 2/26 1:07A Jody Mace

Vintage Vibes is a used record store at the District Exchange in Concord, 22 Union Street N, Suite 201, Concord, North Carolina. On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, Vintage Vibes hosts Vinyl Night from...

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...

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23XI team co-owned by Michael Jordan delivering perfect start to season in a 'perfect partnership'

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/2 8:39A Associated Press

Michael Jordan calls Denny Hamlin the mastermind behind their 23XI NASCAR racing team.

New Upshot League lets women's basketball players take their shot at the pros

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/2 12:00A Zach Tucker

“It touches my heart really deeply to know that we're part of adding opportunities to the entire women's sports spectrum,” Donna Orender said.

Five takeaways from offensive line prospects at the NFL combine

Panthers News 3/1 1:00A

From Connor Lew's strengths at center to Nic Scourton praise, Iron Bowl rivalries, and more, here are five takeaways from some of the top offensive line prospects at the 2026...

Ask The Old Guy: Keeping the combine in context

Panthers News 2/27 8:54A

While prospects are still running 40s and working out and being interviewed, the focus is about to turn to free agency. With lots of questions about Indianapolis, and beyond.

KC Concepcion went away to grow, now dreams of coming home to play in the NFL

Panthers News 2/27 7:59A

The Charlotte-native knew he needed to leave the state to refine his skills at the college level. Now, he's a top prospect in the NFL draft and dreams of coming home to play...

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Your Mental Health: Podcast gives voice to widowed fathers on healing journey

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:10A Nicole Clark, PhD

A new podcast called “Getting Back Up” is giving widowed fathers space to talk honestly about grief, fatherhood and healing.

New technology helps people paralyzed by spine injuries get moving again

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/18 2:45A Sydney McCoy

NextStep Raleigh says it is the only medical center in N.C. with the new FDA-approved ARC EX technology to help people who have been paralyzed.

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