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'Horn in the West' and history museum celebrate America 250 in Boone

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/1 10:15A Rose Eiklor

One of western North Carolina's oldest tourist attractions is celebrating America 250 by giving tours that dive into American history.

Hickory Fire Battalion Chief announces retirement

WCCB Charlotte 7/1 8:00A DJ Beal

HICKORY, N.C. (News Release) The Hickory Fire Department proudly announces the retirement of Battalion Chief Fisher following nearly three decades of dedicated service to the...

N.C. church members hit by Helene travel to Kentucky to help after flood

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/1 7:52A Mason Brighton

Communities in Kentucky are cleaning up after deadly flooding, with volunteers from North Carolina bringing labor, supplies and support.

A new federal grant could put more North Carolinians behind the trucking wheel

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/1 7:22A Claudia Puente

The newly introduced Workforce Pell grant offers financial aid for short-term career programs like Welding, HVAC and Truck Driver Training.

Heat Advisories in effect Thursday for Charlotte and many surrounding areas

WCCB Charlotte 7/1 7:09A Kaitlin Wright

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB) Heat Advisories are in effect from 12 PM until 8 PM Thursday with heat indices up to 106 expected. This advisory includes Iredell, Catawba, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg,...

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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.

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Free Ice Cream Parties at Charlotte Malls July 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/1 12:44A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Two Charlotte malls, both under the Simon brand, are hosting FREE ice cream parties as part of their Independence Day July celebrations. Both malls will also feature plenty of...

Wag Fest for a Cause at Zoom Room Huntersville July 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/30 6:13A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Zoom Room Huntersville-Lake Norman, at 14310 Statesville Road, Suite A-1, Huntersville, North Carolina, is hosting Wag Fest for a Cause on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 2 to 4...

4th of July Cookout at Crown Station — free food and a cornhole tournament!

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/30 6:00A Jody Mace

Crown Station, 3629 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a 4th of July cookout on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Its hours are 11 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays. Grill master Billy will be...

Circle K Offers Polar Pop (Any Size!) for Just 25¢ One Day Only

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/30 5:25A Jody Mace

Image courtesy of Polar Pop On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Circle K is offering a Polar Pop in any size for just 25¢ at participating locations. The deal is only available for...

USA World Cup Watch Party at Model A Brewing in Tega Cay on July 1, and more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/30 3:16A Jody Mace

Model A Brewing , at 1175 Stonecrest Blvd, Tega Cay, South Carolina, is Tega Cay s first brewery. Its mission is to provide the local community with a family-friendly place to...

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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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