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AutoFair presented by camping world Is ‘All Shook Up’ with ultimate Elvis festival, April 3rd-5th

WCCB Charlotte 3/26 7:14A Deeandra Michel

CONCORD, N.C. The ultimate Elvis experience is coming to AutoFair presented by Camping World at Charlotte Motor Speedway , April 3-5. Slip on your blue suede shoes and grab...

SouthPark After 5 returns to Symphony Park six times this spring

WCCB Charlotte 3/26 7:03A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, NC SouthPark After 5, a free evening entertainment series that has attracted over 50,000 attendees since it began in 2023, will return to the SouthPark neighborhood...

Multicultural festival in downtown Hickory

WCCB Charlotte 3/26 6:18A Deeandra Michel

HICKORY, N.C The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) will host the second annual Hickory Multicultural Festival on Saturday, April 26, from 4-7 p.m. in downtown...

Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar to private equity firms

WCCB Charlotte 3/26 6:08A Jeff Monheit

Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after a decade of trying to make its acquisition of the bargain chain fit. Dollar Tree...

UPDATE: Missing man from Indian Land found safe

WCCB Charlotte 3/26 5:58A Jeff Monheit

UPDATE: INDIAN LAND, SC Law enforcement says an 85-year-old man from Indian Land who was been reported missing by family members has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: INDIAN LAND, SC Law enforcement is...

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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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Top Things to do in Charlotte in April — big list of events

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/26 5:39A Jody Mace

April marks the true beginning of spring, and that means that spring festivals and outdoor concerts are in full swing in Charlotte. Plan the beginning of spring with this list of the top things to do...

Live Music at The Thirsty Beaver Saloon: Mike Strauss Band March 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/26 5:02A Jody Mace

The Thirsty Beaver, at 1225 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, often hosts live music. When we see the info pop up, we add it here! On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the Mike Strauss...

Whitewater Film Series returns to Whitewater Center in April

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/26 12:45A Jody Mace

The U.S. National Whitewater Center, at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway s Whitewater Film Series is back for three Fridays in April, 2025. Whitewater Film Series features films with outdoor themes,...

Day-by-day list of outdoor movies in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/26 12:30A Jody Mace

Photo: depositphotos Outdoor movies and drive-in movies are very popular in spring, summer, and fall. Many of these outdoor movies are free. You re encouraged to bring a blanket or chair. The list...

Clayworks’ Spring Sale and 20th Birthday Bash — free demos and workshops

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/25 11:24P Jody Mace

Clayworks , at 4506 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of teaching, sharing and promoting ceramics arts. It regularly hosts events for the community....

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Panthers' defensive overhaul in free agency means draft flexibility

Panthers News 3/26 9:16A

The Carolina Panthers were aggressive in free agency, overhauling a defense that set unenviable records last season. Now they have groundwork laid for more flexibility in the...

Early hours of free agency required communication, a plan, and adaptation

Panthers News 3/26 6:52A

As Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis discussed the busy start of free agency this year, they talked about the importance of having the ability to adjust on the fly, and continue to...

A focused Nick Scott returns to lead special teams and safeties

Panthers News 3/26 1:00A

Safety and special teamer Nick Scott returned to the Carolina Panthers for consistency, a chance to lead, and the opportunity to further a belief found last season.

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.

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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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