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Top Stories: ➊ – Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 in Game 4 to extend series (Sunday), ➋ – The 2024 schedule release date is revealed (Monday), ➌ – The Milestone Club Holds Charlotte’s Musical History (Monday), ➍ – 'A symptom of other problems': Biden administration targets chronic school absenteeism (Wednesday), ➎ – New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL (Tuesday)

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Governor’s Pandemic Rules For Bars Violated North Carolina Constitution, Appeals Court Says

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 11:54A Jack Hale

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper s orders during the COVID-19 pandemic that directed standalone bars to remain shuttered for safety while restaurants that...

Almost $660M in wagers made in first month of sports betting in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/16 11:36A Charles Duncan

It became legal to gamble on sports on March 11. Between then and March 31, people in North Carolina placed almost $660 million in bets.

Arrests Made In Multiple Breaking And Entering Cases In Lenoir

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 11:25A Jack Hale

LENOIR, N.C. Two arrests have been made in relation to multiple breaking and entering cases in recents weeks in Lenoir and throughout Caldwell County, according to a news release. The release states...

Police Asking Public’s Help To ID Man Accused Of Discharging Firearm At Gastonia Chuck E. Cheese

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 10:11A Caryn Little

GASTONIA, N.C. Police say they need your help identifying a man accused of accidentally discharging a weapon inside a Gastonia Chuck E. Cheese over the weekend. Authorities were called to the business...

WNBA Fashionistas Showcase Their Styles At The Draft With Spotlight On Women’s Hoops

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 10:09A DJ Beal

The WNBA wears Prada. The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night that turned the draft into a mini-Oscars where style was front and center along with the...

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Nonprofit helps childhood literacy with free tutoring

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/16 7:30A Jenna Rae Gaertner

Read and Feed helps kids create personal libraries to encourage reading.

Latinx leader weighs in on a new education report

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 12:15P Anissa Lopez

Latinx leader at N.C. State shares his thoughts on a new report surrounding education.

Testimony in USC case before labor relations board administrative judge could be wrapping up

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 9:45A Associated Press

Once testimony is completed, the judge’s decision will take at least a couple of months.

Biomanufacturing center at N.C. State helping to meet growing workforce demand

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 1:30A Kyleigh Panetta

Employment at N.C. biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites is expected to reach 40,000 jobs by 2026.

White House announces another $7.4 billion in student debt cancellation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/12 1:30A David Mendez

So far, 4.3 million Americans have received $153 billion in debt relief under Biden.

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CANstruction: Vote for your favorite architectural project made from cans of food

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/16 2:36A Jody Mace

Photo from AIA AIA Charlotte (American Institute of Architects) is presenting CANstruction at Camp North End. Stop by the Ford Building, 400 Camp Road, to see these projects...

Wounded Heroes Day Concert Featuring Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 8:58A Jody Mace

Celebrate Wounded Heroes Day at a free concert featuring Gary sinise and the Lt Dan Band. The concert takes place April 21, 2024, at The Revelry North End, 701 Keswick Avenue,...

Friday Night Flicks: Outdoor Movies at W.W. Flowe Park in Concord

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 7:47A Jody Mace

Concord Parks & Recreation is presenting Friday Night Flicks . Two outdoor movies are planned at W.W. Flowe Park, 99 Central Heights Drive, Concord, North Carolina. These free events feature children...

Wegmans to open first Charlotte location

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 6:34A Jody Mace

Rendering of Wegmans first Charlotte store. Courtesy of Wegmans. Wegmans has announced that it will open its first Charlotte location. It will be on the east side of Ballantyne, on North Community...

4th Annual Roly Poly Fest at Rob Wallace Park in Midland

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/15 6:27A Jody Mace

Cabarrus County Active Living and Parks is presenting Roly Poly Fest on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Rob Wallace Park, 12900 Bethel School Road, Midland, NC. Family-friendly,...

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With a "good foundation" in place, Panthers are ready to see where O-line and Bryce Young can go

Panthers News 4/16 9:26A

If the offensive line is the foundation to any team, then the Panthers feel they have a solid one. Now, as offseason work kicks up, they want to see where Bryce Young can take...

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/16 4:07A Associated Press

Ratings are up, attendance is on track for a record and revenue is at an all-time high — an estimated $6.2 billion annually.

Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame lit at the Greek cradle of ancient games

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/16 2:41A Associated Press

A relay of torchbearers will carry the flame more than 3,100 miles through Greece until the handover to Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.

Brad Idzik settles into his new OC role as players return

Panthers News 4/16 2:29A

Panthers offensive coordinator Brad Idzik has made quite a few changes to his day-to-day as the first time OC welcomes Panthers players to the building.

N.C. State Men's and Women's Basketball celebrated for Final Four runs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/16 12:00A Patrick Thomas

It had been decades since either team had reached the Final Four.

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