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Family says Salisbury teen caught a ride before being shot and left at gas station to die

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:29P Morgan Fogarty

SALISBURY, N.C. We re learning more about the teen victim in a Salisbury deadly shooting. Investigators say 17-year-old Jeron Ellis was killed Sunday afternoon. Police...

No word what sparked fire at north Charlotte car repair shop

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:24P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We are still waiting to learn what sparked a fire at a north Charlotte business. It happened around five Thursday afternoon at R&R Imports on North Tryon...

CLT Airport passenger activity projected to be down 6.7% Fourth of July holiday

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:14P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. We re reaching the peak of summer holiday travel season at the airport. 1.6 million passengers are expected to pass through Charlotte Douglas between June 26th...

Monroe Police investigating two shootings from Friday night

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:05P Morgan Fogarty

MONROE, N.C. Monroe Police need your help investigating two separate overnight shootings from Friday. The first happened around midnight on Maurice Street, where gunmen fired...

One hurt in Thursday afternoon shooting near Optimist Hall

WCCB Charlotte 7/2 7:01P Morgan Fogarty

CHARLOTTE, N.C. MEDIC says it took one person to the hospital following shooting in north Charlotte. That shooting happened around one Thursday afternoon near Optimist Hall on...

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Future engineer prioritizes community service, giving back to community

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/2 2:00A Jenna Elique

Recent Croatan High School grad Carter "Banks" Ketner uses time outside of academics and sports to serve people in his community.

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.

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First Ever Free Corn Roast at Matthews Community Farmers’ Market July 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/3 1:30A Jody Mace

Matthews Community Farmers Market, at 188 N Trade Street, Matthews, North Carolina, is hosting their 1st Annual Corn Roast on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m., or until supplies run out. This...

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...

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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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