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Top Stories: ➊ – Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2025 — 250th anniversary of our nation’s first Declaration of Independence (Wednesday), ➋ – First 2 bags will no longer fly free; Southwest Airlines ends long tradition (Tuesday), ➌ – 'Frustrating to see': N.C. health officials urge updated measles vaccinations for children (Wednesday), ➍ – New US Attorney for NC’s Western District sworn in (Tuesday), ➎ – 5 things to know about Bobby Brown III (Tuesday)

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Potential government shutdown, budget cuts loom for nonprofit Lifespan Services

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/13 11:32A Claudia Puente, Spectrum News St

“It teaches me how to stand up for myself and be independent and teach me how to count money,” a Lifespan client said.

Judge orders Trump to reinstate some probationary workers let go in mass firings

WCCB Charlotte 3/13 7:13A Jeff Monheit

SAN FRANCISCO A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary workers let go in mass firings across multiple agencies. U.S....

North Carolina ranks in the top 5 states seeking a fresh start in Ireland

WCCB Charlotte 3/13 6:56A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. With St Patrick s Day round the corner, North Carolina has been ranked #4 as a top state most searching for a Fresh start in Ireland. North Carolina ranks...

‘Ready for people to come back’: Asheville's small businesses need tourists

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/13 6:45A Mike Dunston, Ashley Van Havere

Asheville businesses rally together after having to shut down due to the aftermath of Helene, encouraging tourists to visit.

Shooting investigation leads to illegal gambling operation in Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 3/13 6:24A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC Police say they found an illegal gambling operation while investigating a shooting in west Charlotte. The shooting happened in a parking lot on West Boulevard on...

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Universities face big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/8 4:30A Associated Press

Universities nationwide are implementing hiring freezes, scaling back research and drawing up contingency plans for funding cuts.

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."

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Mizu in Bloom: free light bites on first day of spring

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/13 5:44A Jody Mace

Photo: Andrew Cebulka Mizu , at 3100 Apex Drive (the 9th floor), Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating the first day of spring and the start of rooftop season with a free event on Thursday, March...

How a Healthcare Virtual Assistant Can Help in Medical Billing and Coding

Creative Loafing Charlotte 3/13 3:24A Alan Watts

Medical billing and coding are crucial aspects of the healthcare industry, ensuring that healthcare providers receive timely payments for their services while maintaining...

Early bird discount for Tosco Music Party: Save 15%

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/12 11:04P Jody Mace

Have you attended a Tosco Music Party show yet? If you like music, of any genre, you should. It s a family friendly musical variety show. Bands and musicians each play two songs. You might see a jazz...

Advancing Cancer Research with PDX Oncology Models

Creative Loafing Charlotte 3/12 8:49A Alan Watts

Research to fight cancer continues as one of the most challenging clinical conditions because researchers have developed new preclinical models to examine tumor evolution and...

Meck Dec Day celebrations in 2025 — 250th anniversary of our nation’s first Declaration of...

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/12 1:28A Jody Mace

May 20, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence , which preceded the signing of the more famous Declaration by more than a year. Influential...

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5 things to know about Rico Dowdle

Panthers News 3/13 6:20A

Get to know running back Rico Dowdle. The Panthers agreed to terms with the former Cowboys running back on Wednesday.

Number of NHL players still playing without face visors is dwindling, only a handful left

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/13 3:43A Associated Press

The NHL's rule states that all players with less than 25 games of experience at the time “must wear a visor properly affixed to their helmet.”

Mike Jackson felt at home here, now he gets to stay

Panthers News 3/12 3:45A

The veteran cornerback, who agreed to a new two-year deal to remain with the Panthers, is ready to build on his partnership with Jaycee Horn.

5 things to know about Sam Martin

Panthers News 3/12 2:09A

Get to know punter Sam Martin. The Bills free agent has agreed to terms with the Panthers.

Panthers release running back Miles Sanders

Panthers News 3/11 6:18A

The team parted ways with the veteran back Tuesday. He signed here in 2023.

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