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Man charged with murder, 2 teens shot in Gastonia

WCCB Charlotte 4/28 5:04A Shalaunda Bacon

GASTONIA, N.C. A man has been arrested and charged in connection to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in Gaston County. Police say 21-year-old Elijah Dontavious Lorenzo Craig shot 19-year-old...

Special Olympics North Carolina is looking for volunteers

WCCB Charlotte 4/28 3:43A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Volunteer registration is now open for the 2026 Special Olympics North Carolina summer games. Katie MGghee, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications...

Local Chef to compete on Food Network’s Chopped

WCCB Charlotte 4/28 3:37A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC A Charlotte Chef is stepping into the national spotlight. Chef Angelique Robinson, owner and executive chef or Kuro Mama, will appear on Chopped, airing Tuesday...

Driver dies after crash into Pineville building

WCCB Charlotte 4/28 3:33A Chris Gilmore

PINEVILLE, NC- New details surrounding an overnight crash in Pineville. We ve learned the driver has died. The Pineville Police Department responded to the scene just before...

Up ‘n Adam: Hope Floats Duck Race 2026

WCCB Charlotte 4/28 3:20A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to the KinderMourn house to learn more about the Hope Floats Duck Race . Happening this Sunday 5/3, the free event begins at 2pm, with ducks...

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Ragsdale senior dives into class and community

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 12:00A Eddie Hughes

Ragsdale High School senior Emily Fisher is a four-year member of the swim team, and she dives into the pool like she does in class.

Classrooms, careers, identity: AI discussion takes center stage at Queens University of Charlotte

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/20 1:27A Jennifer Roberts

Educators have to ensure students develop critical thinking skills without depending on AI, a Queens University professor says.

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Free Planet Fitness membership for teens all summer

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/28 3:50A Jody Mace

Teens, ages 14-19, can work out for free all summer at any Planet Fitness location, from June 1 to August 31, 2026. Registration opens on May 18. Teens will have access to: A complete range of...

Queen City Culture & Community Market May 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/26 11:27A Jody Mace

The Queen City Culture & Community Market , hosted by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Beta Omicron Sigma Chapter, is a family-friendly community event designed to bring together local businesses,...

Ardrey Kell High School’s Spring Festival May 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/26 10:00A Jody Mace

Ardrey Kell High School, at 10220 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting their Spring Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. This is a...

National Pay It Forward Day: Free gift cards at one Dunkin’ location on Apr. 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/26 10:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Dunkin Dunkin , at 5615 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating National Pay It Forward Day on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The promotion will be at this location only....

Sustainable Reef’s Aquaporium at Charlotte Convention Center May 2: Learn about and shop for fish,...

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/26 3:21A Jody Mace

Sustainable Reef s Aquaporium comes to Charlotte Convention, 501 S College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15, and free for kids 12...

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Hurricanes sit back and wait, maybe for a while, after sweep in opening round

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/28 12:32A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes have both advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Hurricanes use postseason experience to advance again in NHL playoffs sweep

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 9:34A Associated Press

Carolina showed its scoring depth with a dominating performance from its second line.

Panthers go big in NFL draft as they look to build on NFC South title

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 3:23A Associated Press

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan focused on size in the NFL draft, using the team's first two picks on linemen who weigh over 300 pounds.

With the 227th overall pick, the Panthers take linebacker Jackson Kuwatch

Panthers News 4/25 11:58A

Kuwatch brings special teams ability, and had a big final season in college, putting a cap on the 2026 draft class.

Panthers trade up to No. 151 to take safety Zakee Wheatley

Panthers News 4/25 8:33A

The Penn State safety adds some competition in the secondary, and they moved up to get him, their third trade of Saturday.

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