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President Donald Trump unveils the new Air Force One, a converted Qatari jet

WCCB Charlotte 6/20 5:11A Associated Press

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AP) President Donald Trump on Friday showed off the new Air Force One, a formerly Qatari-owned jumbo jet that has been converted into the official U.S. presidential aircraft....

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens

WCCB Charlotte 6/20 3:49A Associated Press

LONDON (AP) Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the...

5 arrested, guns seized in Lancaster County drug bust

WCCB Charlotte 6/20 2:41A Miles Ruder

Five suspects have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking investigation in South Carolina, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff s Office. Investigators had...

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85

WCCB Charlotte 6/20 2:31A Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as Cheers, Taxi, Friends...

Top sporting events around Charlotte | June 18th – June 24th

WCCB Charlotte 6/18 7:59A DJ Beal

Need plans this week? Our local teams have you covered plus more. Click through the gallery to see all the sporting events happening in and around Charlotte each week.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent put on leave during investigation

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/19 7:42A Melody Greene

Superintendent Crystal Hill was put on temporary leave this week during an investigation into administrative and operational oversight.

Duke University begins construction for new data center on campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/17 9:30A Kennedy Chase

Duke University construction begins for new graphics processing unit data center on campus.

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.

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PrimoHoagies: 50% off American Primo Size Hoagies when USA has a World Cup Match

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/19 6:55A Jody Mace

Participating locations of PrimoHoagies are celebrating the World Cup by offering 50% off Primo Size American Hoagie on days when the U.S. Men s National Team takes the field during the tournament. In...

Concert at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church: Faith & Freedom Celebration on July 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/19 6:40A Jody Mace

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 292 Munn Road East, Fort Mill, South Carolina, is presenting FREE concert on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 2 p.m. The Faith and Freedom concert celebrates faith, freedom...

Free Organ Recitals with American Guild of Organists, Charlotte Chapter

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/19 6:00A Jody Mace

The Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists has been presenting free performances for the community for many years. The recitals take place in various churches in Charlotte, and are open...

Be a part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson June 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/19 3:45A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos The World s Largest Swimming Lesson is a global event, during which thousands of participants around the globe all take a FREE beginning swimming lesson during the same 24 hour...

4 Lawn Tickets for $99 at Concerts at Amphitheaters

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/17 7:31A Jody Mace

The Summer of Live Lawn 4-pack at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre and Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte, NC, gives fans access to four lawn tickets at select shows for just $99 all-in, while supplies...

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Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for team's Stanley Cup parade, celebration

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/20 12:43P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Thousands of fans arrived hours early to line sidewalks for the team’s victory parade or packed in near the rally stage.

Related: PHOTOS: Fans celebrate with Hurricanes in downtown Raleigh Sports | Spectrum News 1

Olympian Jenny Simpson shows 'encouraging improvement' after collapse at Raleigh track event

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/19 3:49A Associated Press

The 39-year-old Simpson underwent CPR at a track Tuesday and was taken to the hospital.

Carolina Hurricanes return with Stanley Cup

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/16 1:30A Patrick Thomas

It was a more high-profile landing than usual for RDU.

Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/14 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Knicks won the series 4-1, rallying from double-digit deficits in all four of those victories.

'Little did I know what was coming': Caniac moves to Raleigh to be closer to her team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/14 2:44A Sydney McCoy

Janet Koehler attended her first game last November. Just a few weeks ago, she quit her job and moved to Raleigh to become a season ticket member.