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Man accused of killing his daughter and shooting himself identified by police

WCCB Charlotte 3/25 10:00A Jeff Monheit

UPDATE (2/25/25): POLKTON, NC Police have identified a man accused of kidnapping his six-year-old daughter in Polkton and killing her during a chase with deputies as Michael...

US consumer confidence falls for 4th straight month

WCCB Charlotte 3/25 7:54A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over...

5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency

WCCB Charlotte 3/25 7:51A Jeff Monheit

NEW YORK The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was rocked by five high-level departures on Tuesday in the latest turmoil for the nation s top public health agency....

Woman arrested in connection with deadly stabbing at southeast Charlotte home

WCCB Charlotte 3/25 7:40A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, NC Police have arrested a woman in connection to a deadly stabbing at a home in Southeast Charlotte. Police say it happened on Burkland Drive off North Wendover Road around 2 a.m. Medic...

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane...

WCCB Charlotte 3/25 7:28A Deeandra Michel

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday. About 80 miles...

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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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Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for free repair program

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 7:22A Jody Mace

Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for its Critical Home Repair Program , which provides free essential repairs for low-income homeowners in Matthews, Mint Hill, and the...

Charlotte Robot Rumble — watch robots battle it out on April 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 6:52A Jody Mace

The UNC Charlotte Combat Robot Club is hosting the Charlotte Robot Rumble on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Belk Gym, at UNC Charlotte, 8911 University Road, Charlotte, North...

Statewide Star Parties with North Carolina Science Festival, and much more

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 6:06A Jody Mace

North Carolina Science Festival 2025 is a statewide collection of events during the month of April, intended to ignite an interest in science in both kids and adults. Events take place at a number of...

KinderMourn Hope Floats Duck Race at Whitewater Center May 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 4:44A Jody Mace

Photo supplied by KinderMourn May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of emotional well-being. The Hope Floats Duck Race offers a unique way for families to...

Free and cheap things to do around Charlotte during Spring Break 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 4:27A Jody Mace

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are on Spring Break, including weekends, from Saturday, April 12, to Monday, April 21, 2025. Other school districts might have different schedules. Here are a few FREE or...

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David Moore takes a day off from ranching to resign with Panthers

Panthers News 3/25 2:33A

Noted cattle rancher and veteran receiver had to take a day off from the range to come sign a new contract with Carolina. But he couldn't leave his team or the man who...

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.

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