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Tanker explosion at Mooresville bottling plant leaves 1 dead, and 1 injured

WCCB Charlotte 4/7 4:14A Chris Gilmore

MOORESVILLE, NC- The tanker carrying sodium hydroxide exploded Tuesday morning at the Carolina Beverage Group LLC at 110 Barley Park Lane. Fire officials on scene confirmed...

What the Tech: How to cleanup your desktop

WCCB Charlotte 4/7 4:10A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC For people who work from home, keeping a tidy workspace is one of the hardest parts of the job. Wires, paper, chargers and random clutter can take up a lot of...

Voices of East Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/7 4:10A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The former site of the Eastland Mall is on it s way to being developed into something everyone in the community can enjoy. Jacinda and Flyty Jacobs highlight...

Rise & Chime In: Do you re-watch the same movies & shows?

WCCB Charlotte 4/7 3:56A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C You know that one show you ve seen a hundred times and still hit play like it s brand new? Or are you the type who watches it once and says, Alright, next! ?...

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached

WCCB Charlotte 4/7 3:54A Caryn Little

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as...

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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/6 11:29A Associated Press

The decision affects five school districts and a college.

N.C. Supreme Court tosses decades-old school funding lawsuit

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/2 9:30A Charles Duncan

The North Carolina Supreme Court overturned its previous ruling on school funding in the 1994 Leandro lawsuit.

Universities pressured to strip names of Epstein associates from campus buildings

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/2 2:19A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Wexner hasn't been charged with any crime in connection with Epstein, the one-time financial adviser by whom he says he was “duped.”

'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.

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Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day in Matthews Apr. 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/7 4:00A Jody Mace

Earth Day with Kids in Nature Day is a special event to get kids (and adults) having fun outside. It takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Squirrel Lake Park, 1631...

Charlotte Symphony Live on the Plaza: Free lunchtime brass quintet concert on April 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/6 1:12A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Charlotte SHOUT! Take your lunch break outdoors and enjoy the music! A Brass Quintet from the Charlotte Symphony will perform as part of Live on the Plaza, Duke Energy’s free series...

Brews Clues: A FREE Taproom Scavenger Hunt at Pilot Brewing on Apr. 18, with the chance to win a $50...

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 6:21A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Pilot Brewing Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing. Check their Facebook...

Carolina Bongomela: Bengali Festival May 2 in Indian Trail

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/5 5:31A Jody Mace

Probasi of Charlotte is presenting Carolina Bongomela , a Bengali festival, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., at Porter Ridge High School, 2827 Ridge Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina....

International Circus & Dance Celebration April 25-26

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

Photo courtesy of Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center is hosting an International Circus & Dance Celebration on April 25 and 26, 2026, at two locations. These are FREE...

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Spencer Fano happy to play anywhere along the line as he continues family legacy

Panthers News 4/7 2:37A

Offensive line prospect Spencer Fano can take his family's legacy farther than it's ever been before in the NFL, thanks to a win rate and smothering presence on the offensive...

2026 Draft Preview: Offensive line

Panthers News 4/7 2:37A

The Panthers made moves in free agency to fill the starting lineup, but they clearly need to add some young players to the mix to keep the unit strong for the future.

Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/5 12:30A Associated Press

The Wolverines have been installed as 7 1/2-point favorites, according to BetMGM Sportsbook.

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named AP men's national player of the year

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/3 10:15A Associated Press

Boozer received 59 of 61 votes from AP Top 25 voters in results released Friday.

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...

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Police department adds mental health clinician to support officers

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/7 12:00P Estephany Escobar

The Cornelius Police Department hired its first co-responder clinician to staff.

High insurance rates, deductibles keep North Carolinians from mental health care

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/6 5:15A Sydney McCoy

Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order this year aimed at improving behavioral health care and public safety in the state.

'One is one too many': Advocate calls for stronger suicide prevention after latest death

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/3 11:30A Jordan Kudisch

A recent suicide at a Charlotte parking deck has renewed calls for stronger prevention measures.

'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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