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Top Stories: ➊ – Carolina Panthers Keep Pounding High School Classic Presented by Belk Returns to Bank of America Stadium on Friday, August 22 (Monday), ➋ – 2025 Draft Position Preview: Tight End (Tuesday), ➌ – Wall Street wavers in a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoil (Tuesday), ➍ – Kannapolis’ Summer Entertainment Series includes free concerts, movies and more (Monday), ➎ – Former UNC, Duke football players file lawsuit seeking additional eligibility from NCAA (Tuesday)

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Two taken to hospital after deputy shooting in Hoke Co., SBI says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/11 7:49A Charles Duncan

Officials have not released many details on the incident, but confirmed at least one deputy fired their gun.

New highway through central N.C. could connect an area set for major growth

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/11 6:16A Daniel Gray

Phase I’s 109-mile stretch of road starts at US 421, NC 87, and NC 24 near Greensboro and ends at I-95 in Fayetteville.

Marine experts investigating death of young humpback whale in the Outer Banks

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/11 6:00A Ashley Van Havere

A juvenile female humpback whale was found stranded on a sandbar in the Outer Banks on April 11, officials said.

Up ‘n Adam On Tour: Passover

WCCB Charlotte 4/11 4:42A Adam Wurtzel

WANTAGH, N.Y. Adam Wurtzel went to Long Island to celebrate Passover, and teach viewers the meaning of the Holiday along with the help of Rabbi Daniel Bar-Nahum of Temple B...

Presley Aronson headlining Charlotte Shout! this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 4/11 4:38A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cali Country singer Presley Aronson joined the Rising crew to discuss his latest single along with his upcoming performance at Charlotte Shout! on Sunday,...

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NC State, UNC and Duke among those seeing student visas revoked

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 5:30A Justin Pryor, Associated Press

In North Carolina, 11 students from three of the state’s largest universities have received visa revocation notices.

Carpentry students rebuild homes in Yancey County

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 2:45A Courtney Davis

What started the school year as an honors carpentry class, has now transformed into a calling.

Trump administration freezes more than $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell University

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 12:43A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

This comes amid a government investigation of alleged civil rights violations at the school.

Walk to School Day: Belmont community works to get students to school safely

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/7 9:03A Spectrum News Staff, Chloe Salsa

According to NCDOT data, eight pedestrians were killed in Gaston County during 2024, two within a half-mile of a school.

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.

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Shake Shake gives away free Black Truffle Burger, ‘Shroom Sandwich and Parmesan Fries with purchase

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/11 1:32A Jody Mace

Photo: Shake Shack From April 10 to 27, 2025, Shake Shack is offering a FREE Black Truffle menu item with a minimum purchase of $10.40 at participating locations. The offer...

Spring Into NoDaHood Market & Festival April 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/11 1:00A Jody Mace

NoDaHood Market is a seasonal market that spreads across several locations in NoDa. You can walk between them and check out dozens of local artists, artisans and businesses, while enjoying food and...

Moms: free admission to Carolina Raptor Center on Mother’s Day Weekend

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/10 11:21P Jody Mace

Carolina Raptor Center is offering free admission to mothers on Mother s Day Weekend, Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025. Meet more than 30 avian ambassadors, and enjoy a special educational...

Tax day freebies and deals for 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/10 11:16P Jody Mace

To help take some of the sting out of tax day 2025, restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day deals and freebies. Tax Day is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Check for specific days of each deal...

Earth Day Sale at Uptown Cheapskate Pineville April 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/10 9:28P Jody Mace

Uptown Cheapskate Pineville , a thrift and consignment store at 8700 Pineville Matthews Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced an Earth Day Sale. On April 22, 2025, everything in the whole...

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Ask The Old Guy: Visitors welcome

Panthers News 4/11 10:05A

With pre-draft visits happening this week, a lot of people are looking for clues (though they might be looking in the wrong places). Plus more of your pre-draft questions, and...

Best of Social: Panthers' Colin Granger joins NFL Live

Panthers News 4/11 7:50A

The Carolina Panthers' newest tight end, Colin Granger, joined ESPN's NFL Live on Thursday to talk about his signing after making the switch from basketball.

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With NCAA settlement pending, Power Four conference stakeholders lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/10 3:26A Associated Press

There was no firm conclusion to the talks, but multiple stakeholders involved came out of them with positive takeaways.

Panthers basketball history runs deep

Panthers News 4/10 3:16A

Colin Granger, just signed this week, is far from the first Panthers player with hoop dreams and hardwood experience. Here's a look at a pretty good roster.

Charlotte plays Boston on 7-game road slide

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/10 2:37A Associated Press

The teams play Friday for the first time this season.

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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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