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Tonight on WCCB: Charlotte Independence vs. Naples @ 7pm!

WCCB Charlotte 6/13 11:01A

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Some people are making guns with 3D printers. A new law seeks to cancel their print jobs

WCCB Charlotte 6/13 9:00A Associated Press

A first-of-its-kind law in New York could force 3D printers sold for homes and business to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns. The new requirement,...

Buc-ee’s breaks ground on first North Carolina location

WCCB Charlotte 6/13 7:22A Miles Ruder

MEBANE, N.C. Buc-ee s has broken ground on its first North Carolina location. The Texas-based travel center is going into Alamance County at the interchange of I-40 and I-85....

What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war

WCCB Charlotte 6/13 7:06A Associated Press

ISLAMABAD (AP) The United States and Iran once again appear close to a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz . Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said...

Person, pet exposed to rabid coyote in Huntersville

WCCB Charlotte 6/13 6:47A Miles Ruder

A rabies alert has been issued in Mecklenburg County after a person and a pet came in contact with a rabid coyote. County officials say the exposure happened on June 6 in...

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UNC Charlotte students help design affordable homes in national competition

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/11 9:21A Arin Cotel-Altman

Ten affordable homes will be built through a national competition that pairs university students with builders, nonprofits and local governments.

Your teen's screen time may tick up this summer. How to navigate social media with them

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/8 1:26A Sydney McCoy

A study reveals 41% of teens with the highest social media use say their mental health is very poor.

Celebrity commencement speakers offer advice, inspiration to college graduates

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:00A Chris Welch

This year's commencement addresses have offered witty humor and sage advice for the class of 2026.

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.

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Cut free sunflowers in Salisbury now! Plus info on 13 sunflower fields near Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 3:00A Jody Mace

Oddie s Sunflowers. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC There s nothing that says summer like a big, happy field of sunflowers. There are several farms and fields near Charlotte where the public can visit and...

Juneteenth at Grier Heights Community Garden: From Soil to Soul on June 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/13 2:30A Jody Mace

Celebrate Juneteenth at Grier Heights Community Garden, 3110 Leroy Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. From Soil to Soul: A Juneteenth Tribute to Our Ancestors and Our Land takes place Thursday, June...

Focal 4 Fridays: Local short film screenings at TAOH Outdoor Gallery

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/12 5:11A Jody Mace

Every Friday night this summer, through August 15, 2026, head to TAOH Outdoor Gallery , 2200 N Brevard Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, for Focal 4 Fridays. There will be a live DJ and Sip & Paint...

Bridges of Belonging Summer Celebration June 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/12 4:41A Jody Mace

Ourbridge for Kids, Refugee Support Services and BOOM Charlotte are hosting Bridges of Belonging (formerly World Refugee Day) on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Refugee Support Services,...

City of Monroe’s Fourth of July Celebration: fireworks, hot dog eating contest, more

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/11 9:00P Jody Mace

The City of Monroe, NC, is presenting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5 to 9:30 p.m., on Main Street in Downtown Monroe, North Carolina. It s free to attend. The event...

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How does Lenovo Center capture the 'loudest house' in the NHL?

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/11 7:32A Kennedy Chase

How does Lenovo Center capture the “loudest house” in the NHL? And does the volume of the crowd actually impact the action on the ice?

The Carolina Hurricanes have long thrived at home. They need to do it now in the Stanley Cup Final

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/11 12:32A Associated Press

The Hurricanes host Thursday's Game 5 with the best-of-seven series level at 2-2.

Golden Knights were the NHL's best 3rd-period team until 2 Hurricanes comebacks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/8 12:34A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Teams with 2-1 series leads in the Stanley Cup Final have gone on to win 80.7% of the time.

Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-4 in 2OT in Game 3 after blowing 4-goal lead

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/7 2:50A Associated Press

Carolina is on the road to face the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night.

Busch's widow and kids thank fans for support after his unexpected death at 41

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:44A Associated Press

Friday's message on social media was the first statement from his widow and children.

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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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