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NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep aims to tackle costly problem

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 7:25A Nick Buffo

The annual NCDOT Spring Litter Sweep is happening between April 17 and April 25.

Mediators move closer to extending U.S.-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 4:51A Associated Press

The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

New details out on Disney subdivision in N.C., but environmental questions remain

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/15 3:00A Sydney McCoy, Charles Duncan

Developers released new details on the Disney-themed subdivision planned for Pittsboro and Chatham County.

90s moving in with increased fire threat

WCCB Charlotte 4/15 12:11A Janessa Webb

We re heading into the middle of the week with a stretch of hot, very dry weather that just doesn t want to budge. That dry air continues to be a big concern, keeping fire...

Behind the scenes in Gov. Roy Cooper's office

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/14 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

We talk to longtime aides to former governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper.

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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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420 “Get GAZZed” Infused Edibles Vendor Market + Party

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 3:28A Jody Mace

Gazz Godz Dispensary, at 10022 University City Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting 420 Get GAZZed Infused Edible Vendor Market and Party on Monday, April 209, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m. It s free...

Common Market Oakwold: Annual 4/20 Party

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 2:00A Jody Mace

Common Market Oakwold , at 4420 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC, is hosting its Annual 4/20 Party on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. It s free to attend. Live music by Josh Daniel s Grateful Band,...

420 Festival with Infinity’s End on Apr. 25 — music, raffles, food trucks, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/14 7:29P Jody Mace

Infinity s End is celebrating 420 Day. All locations of Infinity s End are celebrating 420 day with 20% off, storewide (with some exceptions), on Monday, April 20, 2026. Find all locations here. The...

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....

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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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