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Person injured after 'potential shark bite' at Sunset Beach

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:15A Justin Pryor

The person was injured while swimming in the ocean late Wednesday morning, officials said.

Family, civil rights attorneys call for highway troopers to be fired in Mason case

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/29 6:49A David Ivey, Elizabeth Townsend

Civil rights attorneys called for the firing of two state troopers after they were dishonest about their response to a deadly crash.

New lawsuit against Trails Carolina alleges sexual assault in 2018

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/29 6:00A Justin Pryor, Spectrum News Staf

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a then 16-year-old camper, alleging sexual assault while at the camp in 2018.

USC and NC State women’s basketball to play in 2025 Ally tipoff

WCCB Charlotte 5/29 5:53A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, NC Two of the nation s premier women s college basketball programs the USC Trojans and the NC State Wolfpack are set to headline the 2025 Ally Tipoff in Charlotte,...

Ford recalls more than a million vehicles for software glitch

WCCB Charlotte 5/29 5:02A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON (AP) Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident,...

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California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/27 7:38P Vania Patino, Associated Press

The governing board for California high school sports is allowing more girls to take part in the competition.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/27 8:03A Associated Press

The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school.

Harvard has long been the world's top college, but Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/24 8:32A Associated Press

The move threatens to undermine Harvard's stature, revenue and appeal among top scholars globally.

China criticizes U.S. ban on Harvard's international students

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/23 5:54A Associated Press

Chinese students accounted for 1,203 of Harvard's 6,703 international students in 2024.

Harvard sues the Trump administration over ban on enrolling foreign students

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/23 3:37A Associated Press

Harvard said in the suit that the government's action violates the First Amendment.

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Free swimming lessons for kids at Ray’s Splash Planet — lottery June 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/29 2:38A Jody Mace

Ray s Splash Planet. Courtesy of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Did you know that Ray s Splash Planet , the indoor water park at 215 North Sycamore Street run by Mecklenburg County Parks and...

Free ice cream for dads on Father’s Day at Ben & Jerry’s Davidson

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/28 1:13A Jody Mace

Dads can get a free scoop of ice cream on Father s Day , June 15, 2025, from 12 to 9 p.m., at Ben & Jerry s, 202 South Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina. This location only. Make sure to check Ben...

Why I Quit Amazon Prime And Joined VisArt Video

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 8:31A Jen Tota McGivney

My search for positivity during ominous times has grown desperate and almost comical. My latest theory: Knitting will help. Knitters seem so serene as they transform balls of...

Travel From CLT: Branson, Missouri

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 8:12A Matt Crossman

One of my kids likes fast roller coasters, and the other doesn t (yet). Both have fun when we visit Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. My older daughter adds one, and only one, big coaster every...

The Cost Of Living In Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 5/26 6:14A Ely Portillo

Walking through First Ward in uptown on a warm late-winter afternoon, Tom Hanchett sees layers of the city invisible to most people. You might describe the homes we re walking past as apartments and...

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ACC's new men's basketball scheduling model produces one NC State-UNC meeting, no Duke-Miami...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/29 1:00A Associated Press

The ACC announced its second set of home-and-away partners Wednesday.

For the 2nd straight year, Hurricanes left to lament falling in huge series hole in NHL playoff...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/29 12:45A Associated Press

The Hurricanes fell 5-3 to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night in Game 5.

Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 1:15A Associated Press

With their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes found a way to play their best hockey.

Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 1:10A Associated Press

"Holy cow! We just won the 600."

Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/23 2:00A Associated Press

"I think we're all a little bit at a loss," Carolina forward Taylor Hall said.

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Many Americans aren't getting enough sleep. What does that mean for our health?

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/21 10:30A Erin Billups - National Health R

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says one third of U.S. adults are excessively sleepy

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