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Scores killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran ceasefire doesn’t apply there

WCCB Charlotte 4/8 6:36A Caryn Little

BEIRUT (AP) Israeli strikes hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday afternoon, hours after a ceasefire was announced...

Up ‘n Adam: “Westside Story” at the Knothole Foundation

WCCB Charlotte 4/8 4:00A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the Knothole Foundation of the Carolinas to learn more about a baseball competition featuring six different high school teams from across...

Pet of the week: Meet Jelly

WCCB Charlotte 4/8 3:50A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Help a furry friend find a forever home! Tune in to WCCB News Rising every Wednesday to see an animal from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control be...

What the Tech: FBI issues warning about popular apps

WCCB Charlotte 4/8 3:41A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The FBI is warning Americans to delete certain apps from their phones. Apps owned by Chinese companies, including popular platforms like Temu, CapCut, and...

Wellness Wednesday: Healthy chocolate bites

WCCB Charlotte 4/8 3:37A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Viral juicer Harold Lefall stops by Rising to make healthy chocolate bites.

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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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9 Botanical Gardens in Charlotte Area To Visit This Spring Summer

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/8 9:00A Jody Mace

Memorial Garden in Concord. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The Charlotte region is home to several very different botanical gardens, each with its own feel and focus. What they all have in common is that...

Davidson Earth Day Festival and NatureFest April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/8 8:00A Jody Mace

The Town of Davidson, Davidson College and Davidson Lands Conservancy are joining together to host Earth Day Festival and NatureFest on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town...

East Fork pottery seconds sale April 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/8 7:04A Jody Mace

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., East Fork will be offering pottery “seconds” at 30% off retail price. Drop by the pop-up sale at Slate Interiors, 2025 Thrift Road Unit 100,...

Property Tax Relief Clinic with Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy on April 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/8 6:24A Jody Mace

Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy , at 5535 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, pursues justice for those in need by providing pro bono legal representation to low-income residents. It also...

Clayworks’ Spring Studio Festival April 17 and 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/8 3:00A Jody Mace

Clayworks , at 4506 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a nonprofit organization with a mission of teaching, sharing and promoting ceramics arts. It regularly hosts events for the community....

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Running back Rahsul Faison ready to bring ample experience to his NFL dream

Panthers News 4/8 4:18A

The South Carolina running back has had a long road to get to this point, but he never doubted it would happen. Now, it's about proving to teams he still has a lot more in the...

2026 Draft Preview: Running Backs

Panthers News 4/8 4:18A

Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the running backs class, examining what they have done over their college career and what they might bring to an NFL club, like...

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.

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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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