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Local businesses step up to help federal workers during shutdown

WCCB Charlotte 3/30 6:12A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. As TSA agents and other federal workers anxiously wait for their paychecks from the last several weeks, businesses around the Charlotte-area and the country...

18 people arrested as part of ‘Operation Queen City Safe’

WCCB Charlotte 3/30 5:37A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department teamed up with the FBI for Operation Queen City Safe on Thursday, March 26. The multi-agency effort focused on improving public safety in...

What the Tech: Ground News

WCCB Charlotte 3/30 4:37A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC If you get a lot of your news from social media, the re s a good chance you re not seeing the full picture. That s because the stories you see on social media...

Anonymous threat at RDU causes terminal evacuation, flight delays for early morning passengers

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/30 2:00A Daniel Gray

Passengers were facing backed up lines trying to get through TSA checks due to the threat.

Charlotte business owners losing customers as gas prices rise

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/30 12:44A Chloe Salsameda

Gas prices in North Carolina have increased by more than $1 in the past month, AAA reports.

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'Bridging the gap': WSSU gathering addresses rural health disparities

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/28 4:43A Sasha Strong

The university is using outreach and mobile health services to try to reduce cancer death rates in rural North Carolina.

Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/28 3:34A Associated Press

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan have been in forbearance since July 2024 as a legal battle played out.

Treasury Department begins taking over student loans as the Education Department gets dismantled

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/19 12:20P Associated Press

The department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default.

JWC Charlotte growing academic offerings to meet employer and student needs

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A university long known for its culinary programs has been expanding its academic footprint in Charlotte.

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Meditative Melodies 2026 – Connecting Cultures Through Heartfulness Apr. 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/29 2:31A Jody Mace

Heartfulness is presenting Meditative Melodies 2026 – Connecting Cultures Through Heartfulness on Saturday, April 28, 1016, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Crossway Community Church, 6400 Prosperity Church...

SHOUT! Showcase — free concerts at First Ward Park

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/28 9:04A Jody Mace

First Ward Park. Photo by Charlotte SHOUT! Live music abounds at Charlotte SHOUT! , the 17-day festival in Uptown Charlotte from April 3 to 19, 2026, and much of the music is free to enjoy. SHOUT!...

Mo Betta SHOUT! — free all-day outdoor jazz concert Apr. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/28 6:59A Jody Mace

The Renaissance Orchestra Head to First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, for an all-day celebration of innovation and creativity, through the lens of...

Tips For Coming To Charlotte SHOUT!

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/28 6:04A Jody Mace

Thinking about coming to Uptown Charlotte for Charlotte SHOUT? Read on for some information and tips that will help you make the most of your visit. Read on to learn about where everything s happening...

Artist Yard Sale at Gettys Center in Rock Hill Apr. 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/27 7:03A Jody Mace

Tom S. Gettys Center, 201 E Main Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina, is hosting an Artist Yard Sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It s free to enter. Drop in any time during the...

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Six takeaways from Dave Canales, to plans for 19, Jonathon Brooks, Kenny Pickett, and more

Panthers News 3/30 7:54A

The Panthers head coach touched on a lot of topics Monday at the league meetings, including the talent they added in free agency to the timeline for left tackle Ikem Ekwonu...

For Dave Canales, short-term deals add to competition as they build

Panthers News 3/30 6:36A

The Panthers signed a lot of free agents to one-year contracts this offseason, both their own guys and from outside. And for Canales, that means an intensity to the work he...

Ehlers leads Hurricanes to 5-2 win over Devils

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/29 3:35A Associated Press

Carolina got its fourth win in five games.

N.C. State's Will Wade to become next head men's basketball coach at LSU, officials say

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/26 12:20P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

LSU has fired fourth-year coach Matt McMahon and is finalizing an agreement to rehire former Tigers coach Will Wade from N.C. State, officials say.

Rasheed Walker ready to "bring intensity" to Panthers offensive line

Panthers News 3/26 9:15A

The free agent left tackle brings experience to the line which is needed, considering the uncertainty surrounding incumbent left tackle Ikem Ekwonu after his January knee...

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'Bridging the gap': WSSU gathering addresses rural health disparities

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/28 4:43A Sasha Strong

The university is using outreach and mobile health services to try to reduce cancer death rates in rural North Carolina.

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