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North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

WCCB Charlotte 5/15 10:46A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America....

Prank 911 murder call escalates after AI spreads false crime alert

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 10:30A Jordan Kudisch

A prank 911 murder call spread online through AI-generated post before police confirmed it was fake.

Charlotte woman sentenced to 21 years for producing child sexual abuse material

WCCB Charlotte 5/15 10:23A Miles Ruder

A Charlotte woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material. Aisha Khan, 40, received a 262-month sentence Thursday. According to...

Emissions testing could end for last 19 N.C. counties still doing it, except Mecklenburg

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/15 10:00A Melody Greene

The EPA proposed to approve North Carolina's request to remove emissions inspections are a requirement the remaining 19 counties still doing them.

FBI offers $200,000 reward to catch ex-Air Force specialist wanted on espionage charges in Iran

WCCB Charlotte 5/15 9:49A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to capture and prosecution of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected...

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Durham deputies work to decrease school violence with trust, restorative programs

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/13 6:30A Sydney McCoy

School violence is declining in North Carolina Schools. Many say a big part of that is school resource officers and programs to help students succeed.

Durham business anticipates economic boost from graduations

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/8 7:01A Jatrissa Wooten

Duke, N.C. State, NCCU and UNC Chapel Hill all feature graduation ceremonies this weekend.

Canvas hack: North Carolina schools investigating what the breach means

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/7 4:38A Charles Duncan

Hackers broke into Canvas, a system used by many school districts in North Carolina and nationally. They may have accessed staff and student data.

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Free glass blowing demo at Hot Glass Alley May 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/15 10:00A Jody Mace

Hot Glass Alley is Charlotte s first hot glass art studio. It s at 438 Atando Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina. It s north of Uptown, between Graham Street and N. Tryon Street. It s around the corner...

Best Memorial Day Sales from dozens of shops and brands

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/15 9:55A Jody Mace

Leading up to Memorial Day Weekend, many brands hold some of their biggest sales of the year. We ve scoured the internet to find the best deals from dozens of brands and...

Community Love Health Fair With Steve Smith Foundation May 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/15 7:48A Jody Mace

The Steve Smith Foundation is hosting Community Love Health Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 616 Colonnade Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. This event features FREE food,...

Spring Concert by Queen City Community Orchestra May 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/15 5:00A Jody Mace

Queen City Community Orchestra is presenting their spring concert on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at Gorelick Family Theater at Charlotte Country Day School, 1440 Carmel Road, Charlotte, North...

Havana Night in the Boileryard at Camp North End June 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/15 2:01A Jody Mace

Celebrate Cuba s rich culture at the 4th annual Havana Night on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, North...

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High Point Christian Academy softball team goes for 5 straight state championships

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/14 6:25A Eddie Hughes

The High Point Christian Academy softball team is one of the more dominant programs in the NCISAA. The team won the last 4 state championships

Hurricanes sweep Flyers 3-2 in OT, advance to Eastern Conference finals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/10 12:03P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Carolina has not lost in eight playoff games.

Hurricanes rolling in NHL playoffs. Next is another long between-rounds rest

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/10 10:33A Associated Press

Carolina will face the Montreal-Buffalo winner, a series running through at least Thursday.

Cameron Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow, trails Alex Fitzpatrick by 2 as he seeks 2nd straight win

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/10 7:07A Associated Press

Fitzpatrick was at 14-under 199 through 54 holes, one shot ahead of Norway's Kristoffer Reitan after each shot 64.

Carolina and Colorado have yet to lose in these NHL playoffs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/9 5:06A Associated Press

The two regular-season top teams appear to be on course to meet in the Stanley Cup Final.

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N.C. resident quarantined from hantavirus cruise ship. Here's what the experts say

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/12 7:45A Patrick Thomas

A person from North Carolina is in quarantine at the University of Nebraska being monitored for hantavirus. They were evacuated from the cruise ship.

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