News » indicates external link

‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million

WCCB Charlotte 6/21 9:30A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Toy Story still has a friend in moviegoers. The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily...

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 6/21 9:00A WCCB Web Staff

Alex Warren headlines this week s concert lineup in Charlotte. He will be performing at the Spectrum Center on Friday, June 26. Click through the gallery to see some of the...

Man falls to his death during rock concert at Madison Square Garden

WCCB Charlotte 6/21 7:46A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A 51-year-old man fell to his death from an upper deck of Madison Square Garden during a concert on Saturday night, police said. Officers responding to a 911...

Man rescued after car goes into public pool

WCCB Charlotte 6/21 6:33A WCCB Web Staff

NEW CANAAN, CT A lifeguard in Connecticut is being called a hero after rescuing a man from a pool on Tuesday. This man wasn t having problems swimming. Instead, he had to be...

Will Ferrell brings ‘The Hawk’ to North Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 6/21 5:54A WCCB Web Staff

PINEHURST, N.C. Actor Will Ferrell is spending some time in the Tar Heel State. He showed up at the famed Pinehurst Resort earlier this week. The whole time, he was in...

More News stories

Education » indicates external link

LA schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/22 9:25A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Alberto Carvalho denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head of the nation's second-largest district.

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.

More Education stories

Lifestyle » indicates external link

Save 25% on AARP Membership, plus get a free gift when you join

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/22 8:20A Jody Mace

Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you...

Applebee’s DOLLARITA returns in July — $1 margaritas

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/22 7:35A Jody Mace

Photo: Applebee s Applebee s is bringing back DOLLARITA Applebee s signature margarita, for $1. It s made with tequila, triple sec, and lime, and it s available nationwide for dine-in. DOLLARITA will...

Queen City Questival: Free gaming festival at University City Regional Library July 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/22 5:11A Jody Mace

Queen City Questival is a FREE festival that connects the diverse Charlotte gaming community. It takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at University City Regional Library, 5528...

Cajon Festival in Levine Plaza on Aug. 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/22 3:47A Jody Mace

Cajón Festival is a dynamic outdoor cultural experience that brings together music, rhythm, dance, and community in the heart of Charlotte. The festival takes place at Levine Plaza, in front of Mint...

Movies on the Lawn at Johnston YMCA June 26: Lilo & Stitch (live action)

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/22 2:00A Jody Mace

NoDa Church and Johnston YMCA are joining up to host Movies on the Lawn at Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC. On Friday, June 26, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the live action version...

More Lifestyle stories

Sports » indicates external link

Report: Dusty May to leave Michigan, coach Dallas Mavericks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/22 6:00A Associated Press, Craig Huber

May is finalizing a deal with Dallas, ESPN reports.

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.

Related: The Carolina Hurricanes have long thrived at home. They need to do it now in the Stanley Cup Final Sports | Spectrum News 1

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.

More Sports stories