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Chill out: The best places to swim in and around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 9:21A Jackson Morrice

Looking for the top swimming destinations to beat the heat this summer? You re not the only one! Summer s around the U.S. are getting blisteringly hot. According to the...

Brazilian nun who was the world’s oldest person has died at 116

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 7:54A Deeandra Michel

SAO PAULO (AP) Canabarro died at home of natural causes, said her Teresian nun congregation, the Company of Saint Teresa of Jesus. She was confirmed in January as the world s...

Pressure cookers recalled after reports of serious burn injuries

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 7:22A Jeff Monheit

NEW YORK SharkNinja is recalling more than 2 million pressure cookers sold in the U.S. and Canada after consumers reported over 100 burn injuries spanning from a hazard that can cause hot food to spew...

PepsiCo and Bojangles pay tribute to first responders in honor of local officers killed in the line...

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 7:19A Deeandra Michel

PepsiCo s Rolling Remembrance, a 14,000 mile-relay of an American war- flown-flag from Seattle to New York to raise awareness and encourage donations for the Children of...

Rowan County Sheriff’s Office deploys new robot to aid in crises

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/1 6:45A Chloe Salsameda

Sheriff Travis Allen said it keeps deputies out of dangerous situations and protects the lives of those in crisis.

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Supreme Court hears arguments over publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/30 2:41A Associated Press

The case comes to the court amid efforts, mainly in conservative-led states, to insert religion into public schools.

The U.S. government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/30 2:00A Associated Press

The new policy says students can have their legal status terminated if the State Department revokes their entry visa.

Related: ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students around U.S., lawyer says Education | Spectrum News 1

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI initiatives in K-12 public schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 8:05A Associated Press

Lawsuits argue that the guidance is so vague that it leaves schools and educators in limbo about what they may do.

Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools' equity efforts

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 2:22A Associated Press

One order called for harder enforcement of a federal law requiring colleges to disclose their financial ties with foreign sources.

Universities call for constructive engagement with Trump administration

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/22 10:31A Spectrum News Staff, Susan Carpe

A letter signed by leaders of dozens of schools including several in North Carolina said political interference is endangering higher education.

Related: Colleges, universities call for constructive engagement with Trump administration Education | Spectrum News 1

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Check out this list of 6 Charlotte chocolate makers for Mother’s Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 11:18P Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Valentine s Day? We ve put together a list of chocolatiers in the Charlotte area, with information on how to place orders. Visit...

U.S. National Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration May 24-25

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 7:00P Jody Mace

The U.S. National Whitewater Center s annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025. It includes a trail race, yoga, live music and illuminated activities at...

Mother’s Day Community Celebration at Mint Museum Uptown: Annie Leibovitz / Work — including free...

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 6:00A Jody Mace

Mint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC On Sunday, May 11, 2025, Mint Museum Uptown, 500 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, is hosting a Mother s Day Community Celebration for Annie Leibovitz /...

Friday Film Nights at Rally Pickleball — watch iconic sports films under the stars

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 4:26A Jody Mace

Rally Pickleball, at 101 Southside Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Friday Film Nights a weekly outdoor movie night celebrating iconic sports films that bring community, nostalgia, and...

Free events at Patagonia: run club, film screening, yoga, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/30 4:04A Jody Mace

Photo: Cliford Mervil Patagonia , in the South End at 101 W Worthington Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, sells outdoor clothing and equipment, including products for hiking, climbing, skiing and...

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UNC's Belichick defends Hudson as 'doing her job' after interjecting during CBS interview

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:15A Associated Press

In the interview, Hudson objected to a question about how the two had met.

Carolina Hurricanes reach 3-year, $9.5 million extension with forward Taylor Hall

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:10A Associated Press

"I don't think either of us ever doubted that it would get done," general manager Eric Tulsky said.

Two teams suing NASCAR ask a judge to dismiss stock car racing's counterclaim

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/1 2:05A Associated Press

NASCAR's counterclaim singled out Michael Jordan's longtime business manager, Curtis Polk. Jordan is co-owner of 23XI Racing.

Aho's blast pushes Hurricanes past Devils 5-4 in double OT to advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/30 1:30A Associated Press

Carolina is the first team to advance to the second round, and next faces the winner of the Montreal-Washington series.

Players to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference next season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/30 1:25A Associated Press

With spring practice finished, these are the players who had strong practices and could be factors when college football season starts next August.

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