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TONIGHT ON WCCB: The Charlotte Crown takes on Jacksonville at 7pm!

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 10:31A

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Black bear spotted in north Charlotte neighborhood

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 10:27A Miles Ruder

A black bear was spotted in a north Charlotte neighborhood Wednesday night. It happened around 7:30 p.m. in the Highland Creek neighborhood near Mallard Creek and Concord Mills. The homeowner caught...

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 9:52A Associated Press

As someone who is not the best person with bugs and stuff, Stephanie Bernaba never imagined herself becoming an outdoorsy mom. But the mother of three is getting more daring...

Hopewell student arrested after threatening to get gun from truck on campus, police say

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 9:41A Miles Ruder

A local high school student was arrested after police said he threatened to get a gun from his vehicle during school hours, according to the Huntersville Police Department. It happened around 9:30...

Rising Spotlight: J. Majors Bridal Boutique

WCCB Charlotte 5/21 7:24A DJ Beal

Finding the perfect wedding dress is one of the biggest moments in the wedding journey, and for generations of Charlotte brides, J. Major s Bridal Boutique has been making...

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Elementary students learn to manage money through hands-on experience

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/21 8:46A Estephany Escobar

The Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas offers students learning and interactive opportunities to learn about spending and saving.

New school unveiled in N.C. mountain community damaged in Helene's floods

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/20 2:53A Rose Eiklor

Take a look inside the new school in Valle Crucis, a western N.C. town that saw severe flooding in Helene.

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.

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Disco Luau: A Funky Dance Party at Camp North End May 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/21 12:00A Jody Mace

Enchanted Engagements and Canteen at Camp North End are presenting Disco Luau A Funky Dance Party on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. It will take place in the Boileryard at Camp North End,...

Spring Into Summer at Johnston YMCA on May 23: Family Art Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/20 11:49P Jody Mace

Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Spring Into Summer Family Art Day on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. This is a free event. Enjoy a variety of...

Krispy Kreme: 3 free doughnuts for grads on May 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/20 1:01A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme Class of 2026, Krispy Kreme is celebrating you! On Thursday, May 21, 2026 , graduating high school and college seniors can receive a FREE Original Glazed three-pack at...

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...

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...

Related: Juneteenth Celebrations in Charlotte Charlotte On The Cheap

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Away fans give a boost to North Carolina's sports economy as the Canes advance

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/20 2:48A Patrick Thomas

Alex Traugutt said most businesses benefit not from hometown team fans traveling to games, but from the fans of the away team.

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.

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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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