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Governor signs bill to continue funding Medicaid in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/30 6:38A Charles Duncan

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed the Medicaid funding bill into law. The health insurance program faced running out of money within weeks.

David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 6:00A Associated Press

David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem Take This Job and Shove It and had hits with You Never Even Called Me By My Name and The Ride...

Shaylen Mehta is a dedicated student and believes in the power of giving back

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/30 5:41A Melody Greene

Shaylen Mehta is ranked No. 2 in his class, and he's a golfer, tutor and a volunteer.

College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 4:56A DJ Beal

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she d learn niche skills that would stand out on a...

Catch Charlotte Knights baseball on WCCB Thursday & Friday!

WCCB Charlotte 4/30 3:54A WCCB Staff

Knights baseball is BACK tonight (4/30) and Friday (5/1)! Catch the Charlotte Knights in action with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 PM and first pitch at 7:05 PM! Tune in on WCCB tonight AND Friday...

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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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Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration May 23-24

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 3:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of U.S. National Whitewater Center The Whitewater Center s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Whitewater Center is at 5000...

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....

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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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