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Efforts underway for second round of U.S.-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 4:25A Associated Press

Though last week's ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities.

New RDU route launches ahead of Tar Heel game in Ireland

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 3:00A Daniel Gray

The route leads up to the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, featuring UNC-Chapel Hill. The game is scheduled for August 29.

Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 11:43A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud...

South Carolina homicide suspect captured in Monroe

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:38A DJ Beal

MONROE, N.C. The Monroe Police Department found and captured a homicide suspect in Monroe in connection with a South Carolina homicide. Authorities were notified that a...

Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 8:17A DJ Beal

CAIRO (AP) U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of...

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N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

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.”

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Free Star Wars summer movie series in Davidson

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/14 1:00A Jody Mace

The Town of Davidson is hosting a Star Wars Summer Movie Series in 2026. It will take place in the parking lot between Ben & Jerry s and Summit Coffee, 202 S Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina....

River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center returns Apr. 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/14 1:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The U.S. National Whitewater River Center s popular River Jam is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening starting April 30, 2026....

Really Really Free Market May 23

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/13 12:35A Jody Mace

A Really Really Free Market is just what it sounds like. Everything is free. There s no buying, selling, or trading. Really Really Free Market CLT (follow them at @reallyreallyfreemarketclt on...

Ladies’ Bunco Night at Gibson Mill Market Apr. 15

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/12 2:06A Jody Mace

Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Ave NW, Concord, North Carolina, is hosting Ladies Bunco Night on the third Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. It s scheduled through the end of 2026. There...

International Game Fair at University City Regional Library May 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/10 1:30A Jody Mace

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is celebrating International Games Month at its International Game Fair. It will take place Friday, May 1, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at University City Regional Library,...

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Six takeaways from GM Dan Morgan's pre-draft presser, including getting to know prospects at a human...

Panthers News 4/14 7:08A

The Panthers general manager also said there's nothing stopping them from picking another receiver at No. 19 overall, just because they've done so two straight years.

Bud Clark is a fighter, ready to put everything he has into playing safety at the next level

Panthers News 4/14 2:59A

The TCU safety has been fighting and competing since birth, working to earn his spot in this world and on the field, then keep it.

Chandler Rivers packs big play ability in a small frame

Panthers News 4/13 4:07A

The Duke corner dreamed of playing basketball, but didn't have the size. But he found his fit with football, where he's found a big play ability that outplays his size.

2026 Draft Preview: Cornerback

Panthers News 4/13 4:06A

Ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the cornerback group, and consider how much of a need that is for the Panthers now and into the future.

Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/12 4:04A Associated Press

The win puts Carolina within one point of securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

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