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Landspout causes damage in Illinois' cornfield

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/26 8:15A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

A landspout, a weak tornado, caused damage to a cornfield in Fayette County, Ill. on Thursday, despite no thunderstorm.

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold is charged with directing attack against 3 people in Florida

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 8:04A DJ Beal

DETROIT (AP) NFL player Terrion Arnold of the Detroit Lions was charged Thursday in Florida with leading a plot to detain and pistol-whip three people whom he believed had...

County seeks solutions as Wake South Landfill nears capacity in 2040

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:16A Jatrissa Wooten

Wake South near Apex and Holly Springs is the county's only active landfill.

Hot and humid through the weekend with showers and storms

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 5:34A Kaitlin Wright

Forecast: Friday: Highs: Low 90s. Scattered showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Weekend: Hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s. Storms will be hit and miss, but...

America250’s launches giving campaign for July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 6/26 5:16A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A national initiative is asking Americans to add one more thing to their July 4th tradition: a pledge to give back. America250 s Giving 4th initiative is a...

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Wake Forest University will cover full tuition for some students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/25 2:26A Daniel Gray

Qualifying students will get support to cover the cost of standard living expenses as well as tuition.

Chapel Hill school is the latest closure as dozens shut down across N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/23 12:31A Madison Thomas

The district is not alone in making the decision to close a school.

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.

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Lowe’s gives away free Beach Bucket Set on July 4th

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 10:06A Jody Mace

Summer’s here and now’s the time to have a little fun in the sun! And Lowe’s is the perfect place to pick up everything you need to keep your garden, lawn and patio looking their best for summer....

Dave & Buster’s offers unlimited game play for just $2.50 on Fourth of July

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 10:00A Jody Mace

On July 4, 2026, unlock the freedom to play as much as you want with Dave & Buster’s $2.50 Unlimited Game Play Early Bird Deal at participating locations. Just buy the pass...

Art After Dark at the Gantt Center: Family Reunion on July 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 10:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC The popular Art After Dark program returns to Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 7 to 11 p.m., the Gantt Center is...

Belk: Buy one pair of shoes, get TWO free

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/25 9:30A Jody Mace

For a limited time, Belk is offering a great deal to update your shoe wardrobe. All women s shoes from Crown & Ivy, Wonderly and Kim Rogers are on sale. Buy one pair, get TWO for free. In all there...

Oakboro Cruise-In 4th Friday of Month — June 26

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

Stock image. Depositphotos The Town of Oakboro, North Carolina, is in Stanly County, 34 miles to the east of Charlotte, past Midland and Locust, but before you get to Albemarle. It hosts a cruise-in...

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Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 5:21A Associated Press

ESPN was first to report the trade. The three first-round pick swaps will be in 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Duke's Isaiah Evans lands with Minnesota in Round 2 of the NBA draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 1:02A Associated Press

The Brooklyn Nets selected Evans with the 33rd overall pick in Wednesday's second round of the draft.

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One nonprofit is offering cancer patients a free spa day

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/23 7:47A Erin Billups - National Health R

From yoga to facials, Mondays Cancer Care offers patients a chance to be pampered.

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