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Queens Wins First ASUN Tournament Championship and NCAA berth

WCCB Charlotte 3/9 10:04A Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Chris Ashby made 10 3-pointers and scored 34 points to lead Queens University to an NCAA berth in its first year of eligibility with a 98-93 win over...

Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

WCCB Charlotte 3/9 8:15A DJ Beal

Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a four-year, $120 million contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on...

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

WCCB Charlotte 3/9 8:01A DJ Beal

LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots near the home of Grammy-Award winning performer Rihanna , according to police and news...

Driverless taxis could offer new independence for the visually impaired, N.C. man says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/9 8:00A Arin Cotel-Altman

A legally blind Charlotte resident says Waymo's driverless taxis could expand transportation options and make daily travel more autonomous.

Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case

WCCB Charlotte 3/9 6:55A Associated Press

WASHINGTON ( AP ) The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment,...

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Former teacher, youth pastor accused of child sex crimes, SBI says

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/4 5:52A Blair Hamilton

Mikah Brondyke, 36, was arrested Tuesday by the Holly Springs Police Department on several child sex and drug possession charges, the SBI said.

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

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/26 6:30A 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 11:53P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

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

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Save 25% on Dudley’s Divas Peace, Love & 1970s Drag Brunch

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/9 1:27A Jody Mace

Dudley’s Place is so excited to kick off their 2026 brunch season with their Peace, Love & 1970s Drag Brunch! Ages 21+ Use code CHEAP to save 25% off your ticket purchase! Dudley’s Place is a 501c3...

Lake Norman Holi Festival of Colors March 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/5 3:36A Jody Mace

Heart2Harmony is presenting the Lake Norman Holi Festival of Colors on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, at Primal Brewery, 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, North Carolina....

LEGO Store: Build a LEGO Star Wars Lightsaber for free and take it home on March 8

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/5 1:00A Jody Mace

LEGO Stores often host events during which customers can put together a small project and take it home. It s absolutely free to participate. These builds are provided especially for the in-store...

Celebrate Pi Day 2026 in Charlotte with these deals 3/14

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/4 12:56A Jody Mace

Saturday, March 14, 2026, (3/14) is Pi Day. Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The number starts with 3.14, but it goes on for infinity. I can consistently remember just 3...

Greater Charlotte Book Crawl — visit 25 indie bookstores in April and earn prizes

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/3 10:00P Jody Mace

Greater Charlotte Book Crawl , which takes place from April 1 to 30, 2026, challenges you to visit some of the excellent indie bookstores in the Charlotte region. The list of bookstores includes both...

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Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and Panthers agree on a $120 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/9 9:43A Associated Press

Edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and the Carolina Panthers have agreed on a $120 million, four-year contract.

Winston-Salem State women's basketball team wins first CIAA championship

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/6 8:38A Eddie Hughes

The victory was icing on the cake for first-year Rams head coach Tierra Terry.

From Raleigh to Milan: Sled hockey player joins Team USA at Paralympics

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/6 7:03A Sydney McCoy

The 19-year-old from North Carolina has been playing sled hockey since 2021. He is part of Team USA at the Paralympic Games in Milan.

Top-ranked Duke and No. 17 North Carolina renew rivalry after court storming in Chapel Hill

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/3 5:45A Associated Press

North Carolina won its first game against rival Duke this season on a buzzer beater that yielded two court stormings.

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

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/2 9:39A Associated Press

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

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

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/26 6:10A Nicole Clark, PhD

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

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