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Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing...

WCCB Charlotte 5/30 4:00A Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Jeff Bezos Blue Origin is assessing damage to its launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing, creating a giant orange fireball seen and felt for miles around....

North Carolina graduates rally at the G.A. over economic anxiety

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:17A Ryan Hayes-Owens

Recent graduates gathered outside the N.C. General Assembly, saying rising uncertain job market are making life after graduation difficult.

Cooler with wall to wall sunshine before light rain returns Saturday

WCCB Charlotte 5/29 12:36A Janessa Webb

After several days of on-and-off rain, Friday finally gives us a break ! We re looking at a really nice end to the week with plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures warming into the mid 80s...

LIVE Thursday & Friday on WCCB: Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville

WCCB Charlotte 5/28 1:00A WCCB Staff

Get ready for TWO EXCITING NIGHTS of baseball! The Charlotte Knights are back-to-back LIVE this week on WCCB! Thursday, May 28 & Friday, May 29 6:30pm Pre-Game, 7:05pm First Pitch Tune in and cheer on...

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...

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Almost 400k students missed a month or more of school this year in N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:00A Sydney McCoy

Around 24% of students across the state missed 10% or more days of class last school year, making them chronically absent.

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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Charlotte fall and winter consignment sales — sell your stuff and make room for more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/30 6:00A Jody Mace

Save on clothes for the fall and winter 2026 by shopping these consignment and warehouse sales in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Fall consignment sale start in the summer. If you re reading this in...

Father’s Day gift idea: Coasters, mugs & t-shirts with your team’s most iconic moments

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/30 5:52A Jody Mace

Here is a unique gift idea for sports fans. Playbook takes a team s most iconic moments and depicts them on coasters, mugs, t-shirts, babies onesies, posters and phone cases. For example, here s...

Belmont Pride Market and Bar Crawl June 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/30 5:00A Jody Mace

Belmont Pride takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. There are three components of the celebration in Belmont, North Carolina. Read on to learn about each one. Follow @BelmontPride on Instagram or...

Pitch, Hit and Run: Kids compete in baseball and softball skills, with a chance to advance in...

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/30 3:00A Jody Mace

Play Ball Weekend is a program held by Major League Baseball teams, Minor League Baseball teams and other baseball organizations across the country. During the weekend, June 5 to 7, 2026,...

National Donut Day 2026 — Free and discounted donuts June 5

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/29 10:00A Jody Mace

Friday, June 5, 2026, is National Donut Day. And, of course you can celebrate with free donuts and some special donut deals. Read on for some special offers from both national chains and local donut...

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Hurricanes beat the Canadiens 4-0 to move within a victory of the Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/28 5:43A Associated Press

“Definitely excited,” Gostisbehere said. “Have to take care of business.”

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.

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