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Rising Spotlight: Hyundai Hope on Wheels

WCCB Charlotte 3/31 7:20A DJ Beal

Since 1998, Hyundai s Hope on Wheels program has generated monumental support to families, researchers, doctors, and children who ve been affected by childhood cancer. In this...

Carolina Insight: The Shoe Market

WCCB Charlotte 3/31 7:00A DJ Beal

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month, a movement dedicated to highlighting the importance of foot care for overall mobility and wellness. As part of that, in today s...

President Trump voices frustration with allies as Iran war and strait closure push fuel prices...

WCCB Charlotte 3/31 6:42A Caryn Little

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) President Donald Trump expressed frustration Tuesday with allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort, telling...

Wall Street jolts higher helping recover some of its wartime losses

WCCB Charlotte 3/31 6:10A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday and recovering a chunk of their losses because of the war with Iran . The S&P 500 leaped 1.4% and is heading toward its...

BREAKING: Belmont Police make arrest in Bank Robbery

WCCB Charlotte 3/31 5:04A Chris Gilmore

BELMONT, NC- Investigators with BPD report Rodney Samuel entered the State Employees Credit Union on Wilkinson Blvd. at approximately 12:30 p.m., Thursday, demanded money from...

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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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Hanging with the Herd: Free program to meet the horses at Mending Strides Ranch in Mint Hill on Apr....

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/31 6:58A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Mending Strides Mending Strides Ranch , at 8636 Blair Rd., Mint Hill, North Carolina, is an equine-assisted psychotherapy facility in the Charlotte Metro area that focuses...

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...

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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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