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Bragg to Liberty and back again: Ceremony to rechristen Army post once named for a Confederate

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/7 7:22A Associated Press

A ceremony Friday will celebrate the post's new namesake, Pfc. Roland L. Bragg.

Lawmakers try again with bipartisan bill to expedite claims for Camp Lejeune water victims

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/7 7:00A Reuben Jones

On Thursday, two members of Congress, a Democrat and a Republican, introduced legislation to update the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.

Gaston County Mugshots March 6th

WCCB Charlotte 3/7 5:49A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, March 6th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Recap: celebrating Mardi Gras with Chef Mara

WCCB Charlotte 3/7 5:32A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC: The items on the menu were, Red beans and rice and bananas Foster. For more info on recipes and classes head to the Foodie School.

Gotta catch ’em all: Pokemon shaped Cheeto sells for thousands

WCCB Charlotte 3/7 5:17A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Pokemon memorabilia can fetch some pretty wild prices, but this one takes the crunch. It s a Flamin Hot Cheeto, that resembles the character Charizard. Someone...

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Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia University

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/7 9:00A Associated Press

Columbia vowed to work with the government to try to get the money back.

St. Augustine’s loses bid to save accreditation

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/6 9:15A Spectrum News Staff

School officials said they are working to ensure students graduate this year with a degree from an accredited university.

Trump vows to cut federal funding for schools that allow 'illegal protests,' expel demonstrators

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/4 5:30A Susan Carpenter

In a post on Truth Social, the president said "Agitators will be imprisoned/or permanently sent back to the country from which they came."

Potential increase in endowment tax has private universities on alert

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/26 9:00A Reuben Jones

Educators at North Carolina's Davidson College say a tax hike on endowments could affect student aid.

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A Guide to Spring Festivals in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 3/7 1:00A Amanda Pagliarini Howard

There s no shortage of ways to take advantage of the Queen City s beautiful spring weather. From now through May, take part in one of these festivals in Charlotte. March Festivals 5th Annual Donut...

Charlotte’s Carolina Theatre Reopens After 47 Years: Open House March 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/7 12:43A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Carolina Theatre After sitting vacant for 47 years, Carolina Theatre , at 230 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is reopening. Carolina Theatre first opened in 1927 and was a...

Grand Opening of Chess Klub in Concord March 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/6 8:26A Jody Mace

Chess Klub is celebrating its grand opening at 10073 Weddington Road, Concord, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. The grand opening is free, for all levels, and features:...

Free Document Shredding at Office Depot / Office Max through March 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/6 4:06A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Shredding your sensitive documents is an important step to protect yourself from identify theft and fraud. It s especially important to shred document that you have your social...

Main Street Shamrock Jam in Fort Mill March 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/5 9:54A Jody Mace

Celebrate St. Patrick s Day at Main Street Shamrock Jam on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12 to 7 p.m. This free event takes place on Main Street in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Enjoy music throughout...

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Students on field trip enjoy ACC Women's Basketball Tournament

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/7 10:15A Sasha Strong

Fans fill Greensboro Coliseum for big games in ACC Women's Basketball Tournament.

Mikko Rantanen's future is among the things to watch at the NHL trade deadline

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/7 3:13A Associated Press

The Carolina Hurricanes are holding the keys to by far the most dominant player potentially available.

NASCAR countersues 23XI and Front Row, as well as Michael Jordan's manager, in dispute over...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/6 1:30A Associated Press

NASCAR's revenue-sharing charter system is under threat of being disbanded, according to a Wednesday counterclaim.

Hurricanes and Bruins square off in Eastern Conference play

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/5 2:25A Associated Press

Thursday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Hurricanes won the last matchup 8-2.

Bill to ban trans athletes from girls' and women's sports teams fails to advance in Senate

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/4 5:50A Associated Press

A test vote on the bill failed to gain the 60 votes needed to advance in the chamber.

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Bird flu and pets: Is your cat or dog at risk?

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/5 12:30A Kimberly Perez

The current strain of bird flu is particularly contagious, even crossing over to other species.

RFK Jr. says he's committed to ending Texas measles outbreak

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/3 5:46A Susan Carpenter

In an opinion piece for Fox News, the U.S. health secretary said the decision to vaccinate is a personal one.

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