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Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

To Avoid Surgery, She Created The Whole Hope

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Top Stories: ➊ – Shingles vaccine may cut heart disease risk (Saturday), ➋ – 2 hurt in west Charlotte shooting (Saturday), ➌ – Free advance screening of Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning May 21 (Saturday), ➍ – An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude has been reported in Tennessee and was felt in Atlanta (Saturday), ➎ – Changes may be on the way for SNAP benefits (Saturday)

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UPDATE: I-77 lanes reopen in Iredell Co. following deadly crash

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 7:17A Jeff Monheit

TROUTMAN, NC A deadly wrong-way crash shutdown part of I-77 North in Iredell County for nearly 12 hours on Friday. The wreck happened around 2 a.m. near US 21. The roadway...

Related: Deadly fiery crash shuts down part of I-77 for hours WCCB Charlotte

Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 7:08A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of...

28th annual Juneteenth festival of the Carolinas returns June 12th-15th

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 6:00A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, the largest and oldest Juneteenth Festival in the Southeast returns for its 28th Annual Celebration June 12th- 15th....

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 5:53A DJ Beal

DALLAS (AP) Former President George W. Bush didn t need to look too far for inspiration for his newest works of art. The 78-year-old has brushed portraits of world leaders and people who immigrated to...

UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire

WCCB Charlotte 5/16 5:09A Jeff Monheit

UPDATE: CHARLOTTE, NC An underage person is charged in connection to a 3-alarm fire at a Harris Teeter store in north Charlotte. Nobody got hurt, but the fire caused $500,000...

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Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/15 2:24A Associated Press

Two researchers have concluded it has something much more valuable — a rare version from 1300 issued by Britain's King Edward I.

Feds say Western Carolina University breaking Trump order on transgender students

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/9 6:00A Justin Pryor

The university faces allegations that include openly refusing to comply with Title IX and ensuring sex-separated intimate spaces.

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Watch a “Summer of ’85” film at Independent Picture House and get free tokens for Super Abari Game...

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/16 8:47A Jody Mace

Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is celebrating the Summer of 85 with a film series . Once a week they re showing an iconic film from 1985. Check Independent...

The best deals at Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, going on now — iPad, Samsonite, Beats, Instant Pot,...

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/16 7:00A Jody Mace

Amazon s Memorial Day sale, going on now, features up to 35% off items in all categories, including electronics, kitchen, audio, entertainment, outdoor, sports, fashion and...

Shake Shack celebrates National Burger Month with free burgers every week in May

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/16 7:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Shake Shack Shake Shack is celebrating National Burger Month (and National Hamburger Day!) with a special deal each week in May, 2025. From May 1 to June 1, 2025, Shake Shack is offering a...

Cars and Coffee–monthly event at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/16 6:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, is hosting a monthly Cars and Coffee cruise-in event. They generally take place the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cars and Coffee will take...

Help with Rail Trail Clean-Up and get a free drink May 17

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/16 6:00A Jody Mace

The South End Rail Trail Cleanup is a fun way for individuals and families to volunteer and help the South End. The events take place on three dates in spring of 2025 from 10...

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Known for shot volume, Hurricanes reach East final by stifling Capitals offense

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/16 7:19A Associated Press

Carolina kept Washington to under 20 shots a night over five second-round games.

North Wilkesboro sees economic return from All-Star Race comeback

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/15 12:30A Sasha Strong

Locals at North Wilkesboro Speedway reflect on the impact of NASCAR's All-Star race returning for its third year.

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Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

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UPDATE: I-77 lanes reopen in Iredell Co. following deadly crash

Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill in a stunning setback

28th annual Juneteenth festival of the Carolinas returns June 12th-15th

Former President George W. Bush draws inspiration close to his Dallas home in his latest paintings

UPDATE: Underage person charged in Charlotte Harris Teeter fire

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Harvard thought it had a cheap copy of the Magna Carta. It turned out to be extremely rare

Feds say Western Carolina University breaking Trump order on transgender students

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Watch a “Summer of ’85” film at Independent Picture House and get free tokens for Super Abari Game...

The best deals at Amazon’s Memorial Day sale, going on now — iPad, Samsonite, Beats, Instant Pot,...

Shake Shack celebrates National Burger Month with free burgers every week in May

Cars and Coffee–monthly event at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Help with Rail Trail Clean-Up and get a free drink May 17

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Known for shot volume, Hurricanes reach East final by stifling Capitals offense

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Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against...

New black Lab continues tradition of entertaining Grasshoppers baseball crowds

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