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Scattered showers Monday morning, fire risk climbs higher

WCCB Charlotte 3/23 10:15A James Scott

Without context, the final week of March looks fantastic but when we factor in the drought, high fire danger, and an overabundance of pollen, we could really use some more...

‘Snow White’ opens with a sleepy $43 million at box office

WCCB Charlotte 3/23 8:30A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) The Walt Disney Co. s live-action, controversy-bedeviled Snow White opened in theaters with a sleepy $43 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. With a budget...

Dinosaur footprints discovered at Australian high school

WCCB Charlotte 3/23 6:22A Miles Ruder

Researchers have discovered dozens of dinosaur footprints on a boulder that s on display at a high school in Queensland, Australia. Paleontologists use advanced 3D imaging and...

Suspects rob gas station while armed with snakes

WCCB Charlotte 3/23 5:31A Miles Ruder

JACKSON, TN Deputies in Jackson, Tennessee are looking for the suspects involved in an armed robbery. They weren t using a gun or knife but instead, their weapon was snakes....

Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-85

WCCB Charlotte 3/23 4:42A Miles Ruder

Crews worked for hours to clean up after a tractor trailer caught fire on I-85 in Rowan County. This happened around 5 a.m. Saturday morning in the northbound lanes at mile...

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Trump assigns student loans to Small Business Administration, school nutrition programs to Health...

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/21 8:30A Susan Carpenter

The student loans will be reassigned immediately, the president said.

'Wolfpack is ready to run': N.C. State University names 15th chancellor

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 5:15A Jennifer Gamertsfelder

Kevin Howell, a N.C. State alumnus from Cleveland County, N.C., will begin his new role on May 5.

Columbia student and U.S. government spar over his detention in Louisiana

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 4:35A Associated Press

The government says he could not be detained at an immigration facility near where he was originally arrested in part because of a bedbug infestation.

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with U.S. visa supported Hezbollah leader

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/17 10:47A Associated Press

The professor's cousin is accusing officials of "willfully" disobeying a judge's order by sending Dr. Rasha Alawieh back to Lebanon.

Education Department staff cuts could limit options for families of kids with disabilities

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/16 7:08A Associated Press

After last week's layoffs, advocates question whether the agency will be able to handle all its disability complaints.

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International Waffle Day: special deals on March 25, including at Ben & Jerry’s

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/22 7:09A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos International Waffle Day is Tuesday, March 25, 2025! This food holiday originated in Sweden, where it s called Vaffeldagen , which means Waffle Day. Waffle Day s origin story is...

RiverFest 2025: live music, kids’ activities, and a floating concert May 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 5:58A Jody Mace

RiverFest is a family friendly festival presented by Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. It takes place May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., outside The River Room, 102 Main Street, McAdenville, North...

Dairy Queen celebrates 85th birthday with 85-cent Blizzard

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 5:51A Jody Mace

Photo: Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is celebrating its 85th birthday with a special deal. Guests can visit their local DQ location between March 24 and April 6, 2025, and enjoy an 85-cent small Blizzard...

“Where My Peeps At?” at Rea Farms — Easter Bunny pictures, Peep Hunt, more

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 5:00A Jody Mace

Rea Farms is holding its annual Easter celebrations on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Rea Farms is at 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC. Find lots of Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the...

Free Open Rehearsal with North Carolina Baroque Orchestra in Davidson April 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/21 4:32A Jody Mace

Photo: Magen Scarboro The North Carolina Baroque Orchestra , directed by Frances Blaker, performs Baroque music on period instruments. The ensemble will be presenting four concerts at the Davidson...

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No. 1 seed Florida rallies, survives upset bid by UConn

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/23 10:07A Spectrum News Staff

The No. 1 seeded Florida Gators went on a late 14-5 run Sunday to defeat Connecticut, 77-75, and keep their Final Four dreams alive.

Brooks scores 19, N.C. State women beat Vermont 75-55

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/22 11:18A Associated Press

N.C. State will face Harvard or Michigan State in the second round on Monday.

Deja Blue: Now with Oregon, former Tar Heel Kelly faces Duke in NCAA Tournament

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/22 11:01A Associated Press

No. 2 Duke faces No. 10 Oregon in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday afternoon.

March Madness: How to watch the women's NCAA Tournament and what to watch for

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/22 5:26A Associated Press

Saturday’s slate of first round games will include No. 1 seeds USC and Texas, along with No. 2 seeds UConn and NC State.

Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day of games

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/21 6:22A Associated Press

That's according to several services where fans attempt the all-but impossible task of predicting every March Madness game correctly.

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Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/19 4:15A Lydia Taylor

The exhibit opens Sunday, March 23 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17 in the James and Hanna Bartlett Prints and Drawing Galleries.

Some lawmakers look to expand firefighter cancer benefits

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/14 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The new bill aims to cover all types of cancer.

Can an AI chatbot help you with your mental health?

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/13 7:01A Colleen McKown, Nicole Clark, Ph

As the capability of the AI increases, some people are turning to it for support with some of their most personal struggles

COVID-19 took a toll on nurses and hospitals still struggle to find new staff

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/13 4:09A Tim Boyum

“You didn’t know what was coming,” one nurse said. “I was actually the first nurse that took care of our COVID patient.”

COVID-19 shed a light on loneliness, and it's still an issue for many

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/13 3:55A Melody Greene

Loneliness is a topic that many experienced during the pandemic, and many of those same factors that can create loneliness still exist.

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