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N.C. lawmakers advance bill targeting manufacturers for PFAS contamination in drinking water

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/25 11:00A Darrielle Fair

The state House passed a bill that would require manufacturers to pay for the removal of "forever chemicals" from water systems.

Peak Pest Season: How to protect your home and health

WCCB Charlotte 6/25 9:01A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Summer brings more than just vacation and backyard barbecues; it signals the arrival of peak pest season. As Americans welcome the official start of summer,...

Severe thunderstorm warning for several local counties. Track rain with WCCB’s Interactive Radar

WCCB Charlotte 6/25 8:58A Jeff Monheit

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Panda Fest brings panda-themed cultural experience to Ballantyne’s Backyard September 2025

WCCB Charlotte 6/25 8:23A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, NC One of the nation s most popular outdoor Asian food festivals is making its way to the Queen City! Panda Fest lands in Charlotte Sept. 14 16, 2025, bringing a...

More hot days pose risks for pregnant women, climate group says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/25 7:45A Rachel Loyd

Climate change has doubled the number of heat-risk days for pregnant women in the U.S., according to the latest report from Climate Central.

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California found in violation of Title IX in clash with Trump officials over transgender athletes

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/25 6:50A Associated Press

The federal Education Department proposed a resolution that would require California to bar transgender women from women’s sports.

How N.C. public media is bracing for potential federal cuts

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/19 3:19A Patrick Thomas

Proactive decision-making saved North Carolina PBS roughly $1 million in this year's budget.

Judge extends order suspending Trump's block on Harvard's incoming foreign students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/16 9:17A Associated Press

Trump moved to block foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard earlier this month, citing concerns over national security.

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Matthews Alive Festival Labor Day Weekend — Entertainment schedule announced

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 9:00A Jody Mace

The very popular festival Matthews Alive is returning in 2025! It will take place at Stumptown Park, at the corner of John and Trade Streets in Historic Downtown Matthews, from Friday, August 29, to...

Wear a band t-shirt on National Day of Rock-n-Roll for a BOGO entrée at Moe’s Southwest Grill — July...

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 6:35A Jody Mace

National Day of Rock-n-Roll is July 7, 2025. Moe s Southwest Grill is celebrating with a special offer. Wear a concert or band t-shirt in-store to receive a BOGO entrée deal. Buy one entrée (Burritos,...

Grand Opening of Sunny’s Market at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis June 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 5:52A Jody Mace

Sunny s Market is Kannapolis biggest pop-up market. It takes place monthly at Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is free to...

Spider-Man No Way Home Trivia at Buzzed Viking Brewing, June 26

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 4:17A Jody Mace

Buzzed Viking Brewing Company , at 1048 Copperfield Boulevard, Concord, is a locally owned, full-service brewery. It features a large outdoor patio and balcony with cornhole and giant Jenga. Buzzed...

Open Mic Comedy Night at Dish on July 5

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 3:37A Jody Mace

Dish Restaurant , 1220 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina, hosts a comedy open mic the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. We are updating this in June and the event is planned at least in July...

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Game 7: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 for NBA title

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/23 4:29A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Pacers lost star Tyrese Haliburton early in Game 7 to a serious lower right leg injury.

Federal judge calls on NASCAR, teams to settle bitter antitrust battle

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/18 1:00A Associated Press

"It's hard to picture a winner if this goes to the mat — or to the flag — in this case," U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell said.

Van Gisbergen's emotional win in Mexico City locks him into NASCAR playoffs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/16 1:30A Associated Press

Very little went right for Shane Van Gisbergen in the buildup to NASCAR's first international Cup Series points-paying race of the modern era.

Tar Heels players embrace new world as part of coach Bill Belichick's first college team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/13 2:18A AARON BEARD

Belichick's sense of humor caught them off guard amid his all-business demeanor.

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N.C. DHHS connects social services statewide with new system

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/19 2:46A Sasha Strong

North Carolina is rolling out a new computer system it says will help better serve the state’s most vulnerable children.

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