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FBI, local authorities raid hotel in Sugar Creek corridor

WCCB Charlotte 5/27 7:56A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The FBI and several local law enforcement agencies raided a hotel in the Sugar Creek corridor Wednesday. WCCB had a crew on the scene and obtained the photos...

Trump says Iran ‘negotiating on fumes,’ insists that midterm elections won’t impact his war...

WCCB Charlotte 5/27 7:28A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Iran s negotiating on fumes and insisted November s midterm elections won t factor in shaping his approach to the nearly...

Key Sens. Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

WCCB Charlotte 5/27 6:37A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Two key senators involved in a long-simmering debate over fixing college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a congressional logjam that...

Rodney Atkins taking fans to the “True South”

WCCB Charlotte 5/27 6:17A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Country star Rodney Atkins joined Adam Wurtzel live on Rising to talk about his new album True South.

Livingstone College changing lives from foster care system

WCCB Charlotte 5/27 3:27A Joseph Duncan

SALISBURY, N.C. Livingstone College is on a mission to change lives by paving a bright future for foster care youth pursuing higher education. The H.O.P.E Emancipation Project...

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Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/26 6:56A Associated Press

The spelling bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week.

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.

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10+ Juneteenth Celebrations in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/27 3:46A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation...

Downtown Pineville Pride June 5 — free, family-friendly event

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/27 3:19A Jody Mace

Downtown Pineville invites the community to its 2nd Annual Pride event , a free community celebration bringing together music, food, shopping, dancing, and connection in an inclusive and welcoming...

Live Music at The Thirsty Beaver Saloon

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/27 2:00A Jody Mace

The Thirsty Beaver, at 1225 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, often hosts live music. When we see the info pop up, we add it here! The events are announced on Thirsty Beaver...

Huntersville Pride in the Park June 14

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/26 8:00P Jody Mace

Huntersville Pride in the Park takes place Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville, North Carolina. This is a free event. What to expect:...

Camp Invention — Girls Edition — FREE! (But space is limited)

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/26 9:00A Jody Mace

Girls entering grades K-6 are invited to a FREE 4-day STEM camp. Camp Invention Girls Edition takes place July 22 to 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, at Honor Preparatory Charter School, 9108 Mallard...

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It's official: North Carolina makes high school girls flag football a varsity sport

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 9:30A Jatrissa Wooten

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association sanctioned the sport on May 6 making the state the 22nd to do this.

Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 3 of East final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/26 2:20A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Shayne Gostisbehere and Taylor Hall scored in regulation for Carolina.

Daniel Suarez wins rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after NASCAR honors Kyle Busch

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/25 3:30A Associated Press

The victory was especially emotional for the Mexican-born driver who previously raced for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Somber mood surrounds Coca-Cola 600 as drivers prepare to race 3 days after Kyle Busch's death

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/24 8:32A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Sunday in the Charlotte area.

Ehlers lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens in OT in Eastern Conference Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/24 3:16A Associated Press

The Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night after dropping the season opener on Thursday.

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