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Fall leaf color could be affected by spring drought

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/19 9:45A Rose Eiklor

The 'Fall Color Guy' says everything is OK now, but the trees in western North Carolina need rain soon so the fall color will be normal for tourism.

Some boat ramps closed due to low lake levels this Memorial Day weekend

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/19 7:11A Daniel Gray

Company officials explained the basin recently hit Stage 2 of Low Inflow Protocol.

1 hurt in shooting near business in South End

WCCB Charlotte 5/19 3:07A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD is investigating a shooting near Charlotte s South End neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Police say it happened at the PLS Check Cashing on the corner...

Another 90 degree day with bright sunny skies

WCCB Charlotte 5/19 1:16A Janessa Webb

Tuesday morning starts off warm and fairly muggy with mainly clear skies and temperatures climbing to the 60s early in the day. You ll notice the summer-like feel right away...

Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione’s trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 7:01A DJ Beal

NEW YORK (AP) A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, a...

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Spring can be a time when school threats increase. SROs getting more funding

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/18 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The N.C. Center for Safer Schools received more than $20 million in requests for SRO funding than permitted for the 2024-25 school year.

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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Celebrations for Latin American Countries — Cuba May 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/19 1:00A Jody Mace

Fiestas Patrias y Tradiciones de Charlotte is an organization that preserve and celebrates the holidays and cultures of many Latin American countries. These are the countries of origin for many...

Juneteenth Celebration in Kannapolis June 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 8:00P Jody Mace

Celebrate Juneteenth in Kannapolis on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 3 to 9 p.m., at Veterans Park, 119 N Main Street, Kannapolis, North Carolina. This is a free event. Enjoy: Live entertainment Local...

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Waxhaw’s Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 8:00P Jody Mace

The Town of Waxhaw is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, 19, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Downtown Park, 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC. The celebration will feature: Performances...

Our American Story Roadshow: storytelling project visiting Charlotte on May 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 5:01A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Walmart Our American Story is a storytelling project to collect and preserve our nation’s unique stories. They re on a historic journey to collect the largest archive of American...

Steps for Shelter Pets at Pearl Street Park May 30

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 3:08A Jody Mace

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control invites the community to take part in Steps for Shelter Pets , a meaningful walk designed to raise awareness and critical support for the animals in the...

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Catawba College women's and men's tennis teams head to nationals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/18 9:17A Estephany Escobar

The Men's and Women's Tennis teams at Catawba College are making history going to their first ever national championship.

Next Canes playoff game set for Thursday in Raleigh

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/17 4:55A Michael White

The Eastern Conference Finals schedule was fixed after Buffalo forced a seventh game in its series with Montreal.

Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/17 1:30A Associated Press

The winner Monday night in Buffalo will face Carolina for the conference title and a chance to play for the Stanley Cup.

ACC backs Duke's TV deal with Amazon, calling it innovative despite Big Ten pushback

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/16 11:11A Associated Press

Amazon and Duke announced an agreement last month for Prime to exclusively air three Blue Devils men’s basketball games in the 2026-27 season.

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

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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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