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Homicide investigation underway in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 7:13A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting in north Charlotte on Saturday afternoon. It happened around 11:30 a.m. in the 3600 block of...

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More people using BNPL loans for everyday essentials

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 6:53A Miles Ruder

Americans are using the buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to buy everyday items like groceries, and while these loans are not new, how people are using them is changing. It s a...

Bill to allow concealed guns for some teachers

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 5:38A WCCB Web Staff

Two North Carolina bills would allow trained teachers, volunteers, even visitors to carry a gun at your child s school. Each bill requires gun holders to have written...

Officials urge boat safety

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 4:24A Miles Ruder

As the weather gets hotter, more people are spending time on the water. Lake patrol officials want to make sure you stay safe on your boats They say it s important to make...

Charlotte Fire: Dilworth house fire intentional set

WCCB Charlotte 5/3 3:15A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Fire determined that the house fire in Dilworth on Friday morning was intentionally set. This fire put lives at risk both the public and our...

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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.

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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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Memorial Day ceremony in Waxhaw

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/2 11:42P Jody Mace

The Town of Waxhaw is holding a ceremony for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. This year the ceremony will take place at the Waxhaw Military Wall of Honor, 109 E North Main Street,...

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...

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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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