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Ford issues seat belt recall, do-not-drive order on thousands of vehicles

WCCB Charlotte 6/3 9:16A Caryn Little

(AP) Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...

Senate will begin voting on funding immigration enforcement after Trump’s settlement fund is...

WCCB Charlotte 6/3 9:06A Caryn Little

WASHINGTON (AP) The Republican-led Senate will start voting Wednesday on legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the White House to drop its...

Police investigating homicide near west Charlotte park

WCCB Charlotte 6/3 7:33A Danielle Ferguson

CHARLOTTE, NC Police are investigating a deadly shooting in west Charlotte. The shooting happened Wednesday morning just after 11 a.m. on Bristol Drive. Medic says one person...

Teen accused of shooting, killing girlfriend’s father in Concord

WCCB Charlotte 6/3 5:57A Shalaunda Bacon

CONCORD, N.C. A 17-year-old accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend s father during an argument appeared in court on Wednesday. According to Concord Police, Keshaun...

Plenty of sunshine with low humidity

WCCB Charlotte 6/3 5:09A Kaitlin Wright

Headlines: Stunning midweek Humidity stays comfortable through the end of the week Warming up through the end of the week into the weekend Forecast: Wednesday: Plenty of...

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Benefits beyond the classroom: New entrepreneurship class for Davie County students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/3 1:12A Zach Tucker

"It's totally acceptable to mess up because that's how we learn,” said Preuss.

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.

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Uptown Live: Live music and DJs on Thursday evenings

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/3 5:28A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Formerly known as Fifth Street Live, Uptown Live is back at Truist Center Plaza, 214 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Thursday nights from June 4 to July 9, 2026,...

Soundtrack Remix at Bechtler Museum June 10: Live music with Black Notes Project and art-making

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/3 4:36A Jody Mace

Image provided by Bechtler Museum During Wednesday Night Live , where several museums in Uptown Charlotte are free to visit, Bechtler Museum is presenting Soundtrack Remix on Wednesday, June 10, 2026,...

College students get 15% off at IKEA this summer

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/3 3:14A Jody Mace

College students can save 15% at IKEA this summer, through September 30, 2026. This is a one-time use discount, so plan ahead for your dorm room shopping or post-college...

National Outlet Shopping Day — special deals at Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets June...

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/3 12:00A Jody Mace

National Outlet Shopping Day (NOSD) takes place June 11 to 14, 2026. During some of these days, there will be special deals and events at Charlotte s two area outlet shopping...

Charlotte Singers: Free concert June 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/2 11:00P Jody Mace

The Charlotte Singers, a group of amateur, professional and semi-professional singers, is presenting a FREE concert on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 4 p.m., at Christ Lutheran...

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Special teams could determine the Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/1 2:15A Associated Press

They have been two of the stingiest defensive teams in the field and have each averaged more than three goals a game.

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.

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Living with POTS, an underdiagnosed but potentially debilitating condition

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 8:25A Jatrissa Wooten

Experts said people with POTS can exercise and are recommended to do horizontal or seated cardio and strength training.

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