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Mecklenburg County Mugshots May 1st

WCCB Charlotte 5/2 5:28A Deeandra Michel

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, May 1st.

Ice bucket challenge makes comeback for mental health

WCCB Charlotte 5/2 4:46A Deirnesa Jefferson

CHARLOTTE, NC It s the challenge going viral and all for a good cause. The ice bucket challenge first started nearly a decade ago as a way to bring awareness to ALS. The...

Pet of the Week: Meet Bogi!

WCCB Charlotte 5/2 4:31A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Watch to find out how you can adopt Bogi or any of the animals with CMPD Animal Care and Control!

Bar One Lounge now open in Uptown

WCCB Charlotte 5/2 4:23A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A new spot for food, drinks, and relaxation in Uptown Charlotte! Joe Duncan made his way out of the studio and over to the newly-opened Bar One Lounge.

WeatherWise Alert: severe storms could impact Charlotte events this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 5/2 4:22A Nicole Madden

We re in for some unsetted weather this weekend, thanks to a cold front moving in from the west and a stagnant upper level low pressure system that will meander over the Tennessee Valley. A blocking...

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Trump says his administration is revoking Harvard's tax-exempt status

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/2 5:29A Christina Santucci

“We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status," he wrote on Truth Social. "It’s what they deserve!”

Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net...

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/2 2:40A Associated Press

The document listed more than 150 research projects under consideration for termination by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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.

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Beef Taco Cooking Competition at Charlotte Regional Farmers Market — free to eat and judge!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 11:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte, NC, is celebrating both Mother s Day and National Beef Month on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Read on to learn about the Beef Taco cooking...

Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme May 7 — no purchase required

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 11:00A Jody Mace

Image: Krispy Kreme As Americans race to state DMVs across the country to meet the May 7th REAL ID deadline, Krispy Kreme is offering a consolation prize to relieve some of the stress. On Wednesday,...

Teachers get into Museum of Illusions for free every day — for Teacher Appreciation Week, enter to...

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 11:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Museum of Illusions Charlotte Teachers get free admission to Museum of Illusions , 601 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, every day. You can claim your free ticket directly...

Expanded Food Truck Schedule at CLT Airport Overlook in May

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 11:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Douglas International Airport Overlook has been a popular destination for many years. It had to close to allow for construction of the North End-Around Taxiway and future fourth parallel...

Save 25% on Monopoly Lifesized — immersive, action-packed team game at Blume Studios

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 10:00A Jody Mace

The game you love like you ve never played before immersive, action-packed and unforgettable! Monopoly Lifesized: Travel Edition is coming to Blume Studios, 904 Post Street, Charlotte, North Carolina,...

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Ask The Old Guy: Full speed ahead

Panthers News 5/2 10:20A

From this year's expectations for draft class, to training camp competitions for jobs, from teaching rookies the legend of Keep Pounding, to a dog in England named after Luke...

Gregg Popovich out as Spurs head coach, transitions to another role

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/2 7:02A Katharine Finnerty

Gregg Popovich will no longer be the head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced Friday.

3 takeaways from Hunter Renfrow's first week with the Panthers

Panthers News 5/2 2:00A

Carolina's newest wide receiver wrapped up his first week with the club. From his meetup with Adam Thielen, to thoughts on new teammates, here are three takeaways from his...

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.

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