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Chantal causes flash floods, damages after dropping torrential rain on parts of N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/7 2:45A Justin Pryor

Crews across parts of North Carolina are still working to assess damages and help people impacted by the storm.

Spicy start to workweek

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 10:35P James Scott

July s first full workweek gets off to a spicy start as the remnants of former Tropical Storm Chantal spin off to our northeast. Highs will soar into the mid-to-upper 90s this...

73-year-old killed in Lincoln County crash

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 6:15A Miles Ruder

DENVER, N.C. A 73-year-old woman woman is dead after a crash in Lincoln County on Saturday. It happened in Denver on Beth Haven Church Road near Blue Sky Drive around 2:30...

Armed woman shot by police in Rock Hill

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 5:23A Miles Ruder

ROCK HILL, S.C. An armed woman was shot by police after aiming at York County deputies and a police chase, according to the sheriff s office. Around 6 p.m. Saturday, deputies...

CMPD officer shot, suspect arrested in Uptown

WCCB Charlotte 7/6 2:21A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An officer was shot and a suspect is in custody following an altercation in Uptown early Sunday morning. Around 6:15 a.m., an off-duty officer responded to the...

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College graduates face toughest job market in more than a decade as hiring slows

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:43A Associated Press

The unemployment rate for degree holders ages 22 to 27 has reached its highest level in a dozen years, excluding the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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Gibson Mill Market After Dark: Christmas in July

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 11:00A Jody Mace

Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, is holding its second After Dark event on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 9 p.m. to midnight. The market will be transformed into a club...

Lowe’s giving away beach balls to loyalty members July 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 11:00A Jody Mace

On July 12, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE beach ball to MyLowe’s loyalty members at every participating location, while supplies last — starting at 10 a.m. No purchase...

Music in the Park in Waxhaw July 11: Petty Rewind

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 11:00A Jody Mace

The Town of Waxhaw, NC, has planned a summer concert series for 2024. The oneFriday of the month, from June to August, the concerts will be in downtown Waxhaw, under the water Tower. On one Friday of...

Hummingbird Week August 11-17 at Mecklenburg County Nature Centers

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 11:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Reedy Creek Nature Center s Hummingbird Week is a popular annual August tradition in Charlotte. It takes place from August 11 to 17, 2025. Read on for a list of some of the...

Park Pop-Ups at Huntersville Parks — free drop-in activities for kids in July

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/7 10:00A Jody Mace

Huntersville Parks & Recreation is hosting Park Pop-Ups for kids on Tuesdays in July, from 10 to 11 a.m. These are free events. No registration is required. Just drop by. Announced on Facebook. Find...

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Basketball trailblazer Kara Lawson has shot to lead USA squad in LA

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/27 7:32A Associated Press

The Duke coach is leading the U.S. AmeriCup team that begins play this weekend in Chile.

T.J. Puchyr agrees to buy Rick Ware Racing with plans to build 3-car NASCAR team

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/26 7:50A Associated Press

The Spire Motorsports co-founder says he has a deal to take over the Ware organization next season.

Kon Knueppel becomes highest drafted player in Wisconsin in NBA history

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/26 5:06A Geno Perez

Knueppel drafted number four overall

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Research shows climate concerns are affecting the mental health of young Americans

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/3 3:00A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

As changes to the climate lead to increases in extreme weather events, many Americans are reporting serious effects to their mental health.

'I want them to feel loved': Mom and daughter carry messages of hope to other NICU families

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/30 1:12A Ashley Van Havere

After Antoinyce Mathis gave birth to twins about 10 weeks early, they spent 128 days in the neonatal intensive care unit.

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