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Will N.C. members of Congress oppose Trump’s funding request without Helene recovery money?

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/30 3:00A Reuben Jones

A number of North Carolina Republicans say they will oppose the White House's funding request because it doesn't include money for Helene recovery.

What to Know: Increase in Asian Needle Ants across North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/30 2:04A Daniel Gray

They sting, they're very invasive to homes and are really tough on wildlife, according to N.C. State's Homegrown website.

New SC statue honors 16-year-old Revolutionary War heroine

WCCB Charlotte 6/29 7:01P Morgan Fogarty

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. A South Carolina community is honoring a lesser known Revolutionary War heroine. A statue of Dicey Langston was dedicated in Travelers Rest on Friday....

Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal

WCCB Charlotte 6/29 9:17A DJ Beal

Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024...

Son charged after mother found dead

WCCB Charlotte 6/29 8:00A DJ Beal

MONROE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department advised Union County deputies that a male, Slava Pak had arrived at one of their facilities and wanted to turn himself...

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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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America 250: Charlotte — festival with drone show at Romare Bearden Park July 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/29 1:55A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Charlotte Center City Partners has announced America 250: Charlotte , a festival at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S Church Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 4, 2026,...

Second Chance Book Bash at Urban District Market July 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/29 1:00A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Books on the House is bringing Second Chance Book Bash to Urban District Market, 2315 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 12 to 4 p.m....

Charlotte BookPalooza Oct 10 at Truist Field

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/28 10:00P Jody Mace

Books on the House is an organization that distributes books for free to the Charlotte community. They opened their book mobile in 2023, and since given away more than 33,000 books to more than 20,000...

Beat the Heat Artist Showcase at DUPP&SWAT July 11

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/28 3:10A Jody Mace

DUPP&SWAT is hosting Beat the Heat Showcase on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. DUPP&SWAT is at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue, Suite 105, Charlotte, North Carolina. This event...

Free Strength and Self-Defense Day at Core Combat Academies July 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/28 2:32A Jody Mace

Core Combat Academies , at 10615 Texland Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, teaches wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and fitness. It hosts some free and low-priced events for the community...

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Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/28 10:09A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Guard Grayson Allen and forward Royce O’Neale would be coming to Charlotte, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by looking at how to improve a largely set roster

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/27 7:26A Associated Press

Carolina doesn't have a lot of free-agency decisions after winning the team's first Stanley Cup title in 20 years.

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.

Related: Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft Sports | Spectrum News 1

NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/24 1:32A Associated Press

Boozer joins 2024 first-rounder Zach Edey and 2025 first-rounder and All-NBA rookie team member Cedric Coward.

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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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