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Salisbury man charged with manslaughter after fatal stabbing

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 8:25A Miles Ruder

SALISBURY, N.C. A man is facing a manslaughter charge in connection to a deadly stabbing in Rowan County, according to the Salisbury Police Department. Around 9 p.m. Thursday, officers received a call...

Trump says he’s still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 7:26A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Friday said he s still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president didn t offer details about the proposal...

Mandatory water restrictions coming to Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 6:11A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Water is implementing mandatory water restrictions for its customers starting Friday, May 15. Officials said the city will implement Stage 2 mandatory restrictions under the...

Prom Season & Peer Pressure

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 4:28A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. With prom season underway across the Charlotte area (and soon graduation), Talk It Out NC is seeing a familiar pattern: more opportunities for teens to...

Area Red Cross pushing for more blood donations

WCCB Charlotte 5/1 4:16A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Spring blood donations are crucial this time of year as supplies often drop during the warm weather. The American Red Cross is calling on donors for help...

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Teachers, supporters rallying today at N.C. capital. Here’s what to know

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/1 5:08A Michael White

Thousands are expected to turn out for the downtown Raleigh protest.

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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LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Light Festival coming to Concord — save 25% now

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/1 7:23A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of LuminoCity LuminoCity is bring its Dino Safari Light Festival to Concord, North Carolina, from May 6 to June 14, 2026. It will be outside of Concord Mills, at 8111 Concord Mills...

Live Music at Heist Brewery, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/1 5:30A Jody Mace

Heist Brewery , 2909 North Davidson Street, hosts many events. Heist has a good lunch and dinner menu, and although the start time for the music is sometimes past dinner hours...

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,...

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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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South Carolina outbreak tied to North Carolina measles cases is over, officials say

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/27 10:20A Michael White, Associated Press

North Carolina saw 24 infections during the South Carolina outbreak, the nation’s largest in 35 years.

How the war in Iran impacts mental health of war veterans

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/23 1:00A Kennedy Chase

War veterans and a clinical therapist reflect on how the war in Iran impacts military mental health.

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