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Fundraiser launched after ICE detains man taking pregnant wife to WIC appointment in Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/1 9:26A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A GoFundMe has been created to support a pregnant woman and her two daughters after ICE agents allegedly detained her husband in northwest Charlotte. The...

Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism

WCCB Charlotte 4/1 9:26A Miles Ruder

Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese s products starting next year, a change that comes after the grandson of Reese s founder criticized the...

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump’s birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

WCCB Charlotte 4/1 8:01A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified...

The Charlotte Fair on Rising Live

WCCB Charlotte 4/1 7:00A DJ Beal

If you re looking for thrills, spins and maybe a little bit of screaming, the Charlotte Fair has got you covered! Adam Wurtzel paid a visit to the Charlotte Fair, and got an...

UPDATE: 1 person killed after shooting in northwest Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/1 5:57A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, NC A homicide investigation is underway in northwest Charlotte. Police were called to a breaking and entering at a home on Florentine Way, which is just off Moores...

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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.

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North Mecklenburg Community Chorus presents Of Thee We Sing on April 23 and 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/1 10:00A Jody Mace

North Mecklenburg Community Chorus is presenting a free concert, Of Thee We Sing, on two dates. Celebrate America’s 250th with songs that shaped our nation’s rich cultural heritage ranging from...

Spring Festival with Easter Egg Hunt at Kingdom Builders Church International Apr. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/1 9:01A Jody Mace

Kingdom Builders Church International is hosting a Spring Festival at the church, at 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. and...

Nerd Nite Charlotte April 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/1 9:00A Jody Mace

Nerd Nite Charlotte takes place Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7 p.m., at Divine Barrel Brewing, 3701 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. Admission is free. Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in...

Good Nature Festival in the Yard — an Earth Day Celebration Apr. 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/1 1:34A Jody Mace

Of Good Nature is presenting Good Nature Festival in the Yard An Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6 to 11 p.m., at Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina. This...

Earth Day Festivals and Events in Charlotte in 2026

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/1 1:16A Jody Mace

This year, 2026, marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day. Read on for some ways to celebrate Earth Day at home , and then a day by day list of all Earth Day events on Charlotte on the Cheap s...

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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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