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Former college football player charged with child abuse

WCCB Charlotte 4/5 4:23A Miles Ruder

GARNER, N.C. A former North Carolina State football player is charged with child abuse. Court documents show he intentionally inflicted serious bodily harm to a five-month-old...

Uncertain Economic Outlook

WCCB Charlotte 4/5 3:20A WCCB Web Staff

If you re feeling uncertain about the economy, you are not alone. The ongoing global trade war and fears of a recession are rocking the stock market. The March jobs report is...

1996 murder victim identified using forensic genetic genealogy

WCCB Charlotte 4/5 2:57A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD detectives have identified a 1996 murder victim using forensic genetic genealogy. On July 18, 1996, human skeletal remains were found in a wooded area...

Charlotte high school teacher charged with indecent liberties with a student

WCCB Charlotte 4/5 2:45A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A teacher at Harding University High School was charged after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student, according to the...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 4th

WCCB Charlotte 4/5 2:30A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Friday, April 4th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots April 4th WCCB Charlotte

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States must certify K-12 schools do not discriminate or risk federal funding

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/3 7:27A Susan Carpenter

State education agencies have 10 days to submit responses from local school districts.

Parents of students with disabilities concerned about Education Department cuts, possible...

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/1 11:20A Chris Welch

While the Department of Education does not run America’s schools or make curriculum decisions, it does play a significant role.

Minnesota officials seek answers in case of graduate student detained by ICE

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/30 10:30A Associated Press

University of Minnesota leaders say ICE detained the international student Thursday at an off-campus residence for unknown reasons.

Rubio says U.S has revoked hundreds of visas as Trump administration clamps down on foreign student...

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/28 7:35A Maddie Gannon

A few cases of visas being revoked, including those of Tufts University and University of Alabama students, were in the spotlight this week.

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Earth Day Take-Back Event at Compost Central, including paper shredding

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 9:42A Jody Mace

Mecklenburg County is hosting an Earth Day Take-Back Event on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Compost Central Disposal and Recycling Center, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, North...

El Puro Cuban Restaurant: The Havana Affair and Easter Brunch

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 6:16A Jody Mace

El Puro , at 5033 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina, offers a modern take on traditional Cuban cuisine. It has some special events coming up. These events are not listed on the restaurant s...

Free Line Dancing (including a lesson for beginners!) at The Rose Honky Tonk in South End

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 6:00A Jody Mace

The Rose Honky Tonk , at 200 E Bland Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts live country music, as well as karaoke and more. The Rose hosts free line dance nights. These events start with a line...

Bored of Your Daily Routine? 7 Exciting Activities to Shake Things Up

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/5 3:05A Alan Watts

Have you ever caught yourself going through the motions, day after day, only to realize you’re feeling totally stuck? You’re not the only one…

Spring Festival with Easter Egg Hunt at Kingdom Builders Church International

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 3:01A Jody Mace

Kingdom Builders Church International is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the church, at 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. Find lots of Easter egg hunts and Easter bunny pictures in the...

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Women’s ACC tournament moves to Atlanta for 2026

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/5 11:07A Sasha Strong

The games have been in the Triad for 25 of the 26 past seasons.

Related: ACC is moving its women's basketball tournament from Greensboro to the Atlanta area in 2026 Sports | Spectrum News 1

Defending national champion South Carolina returns to title game with 74-57 rout of Texas

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/5 5:58A Associated Press

Texas went 15-1 against the SEC in the regular season and shared the conference title with the Gamecocks.

The Final Four again has multiple 5th-year starters. This time, it's a farewell to an uncommon era

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/5 5:13A Associated Press

The final Final Four marks an end to the era of players sticking around college longer with an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ask The Old Guy: Windowless room season

Panthers News 4/4 10:20A

With just under three weeks before the draft, the questions are flying about potential targets, potential hints, along with some random historical references and Petey Pablo.

Former Panthers linebacker Dean Wells dies at 54

Panthers News 4/4 8:54A

Wells spent three seasons with the Panthers, from 1999-2001. He died on Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer.

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Ranch Home in Popular Stonehaven!

Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group 4/1 5:30A Ray Maxwell

6201 Sellars CourtCharlotte NC 282113bd, 2ba, 1,529sqft, 1.0 acreOffered @ $450,000COMING SOON Welcome to your South Charlotte sanctuary! Nestled in a peaceful cul-de-sac in...

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Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching and regulating...

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/1 6:00A Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan last week to remake the department.

'Very concerning': NCDHHS director adapts to recent federal funding impacts

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/28 5:30A Patrick Thomas

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirms an expected loss in jobs and funding because of the announcement this week.

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