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Police search for suspect after $1M arson destroys Gastonia Dollar Tree

WCCB Charlotte 7/24 7:10A WCCB Web Staff

GASTONIA, N.C. Authorities are searching for an arsonist who caused an estimated $1 million in damages after intentionally setting fire to a Dollar Tree store. The Gastonia...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 23rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/24 7:06A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Thursday, July 23rd. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots July 23rd WCCB Charlotte

Charlotte Crown take on Savannah tonight on WCCB starting at 7pm!

WCCB Charlotte 7/24 7:01A

More information to follow.

Shark Week at Discovery Place Science

WCCB Charlotte 7/24 6:24A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel and Kaitlin Wright welcomed Discovery Place Science into the Rising studio to learn more about their Shark Week festivities.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’

WCCB Charlotte 7/24 6:00A Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA s all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it will be his last...

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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 4:46A Associated Press

Harvard said it was reviewing the Justice Department notice.

Approval of state budget comes with changes to teacher licensing

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 6:30A Zyneria Byrd

"We're we're trying to reduce the burdens."

N.C. State helping Duke develop food bank delivery app

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The program helps provide resources to the community, such as fresh produce, safe walkable streets, reliable housing and other opportunities.

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Free mobile food distribution with Food for Families at Elevation Church Matthews on July 25

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/24 5:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Food for Families NC uses volunteer resources to provide nutritious food to families in need. It distributes thousands of bags of food in mobile distributions, home deliveries and...

Free Soccer Festival with Charlotte Rise FC in Fort Mill Aug. 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/23 1:22A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Charlotte Rise FC Soccer is hosting a free soccer festival on Sunday, August 9, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Harrisburg Athletic Complex, 10167 Harrisburg Road, Fort Mill, South...

Free books for children through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/22 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Every child benefits from being read to, and one great way to foster a love of reading in children is through Dolly Parton s Imagination Library. This program provides children...

Special deals and freebies for National Drive-Thru Day July 24

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/20 2:25A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos National Drive-Thru Day is July 24, 2026. We re collecting up info about special deals. So far we have one listed (Dunkin ) but we expect to be announcing more soon! Dunkin On...

Free Tax Preparation with Buenas Finanzas Carolina Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/19 9:51A Jody Mace

Buenas Finanzas Carolinas (BFC) is offering free tax preparation assistance through its VITA Latino program on August 1, 2026, helping eligible taxpayers access trusted, no-cost support during tax...

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Panthers lose OLB Nic Scourton to torn ACL on first day of training camp, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/24 1:30A Associated Press

Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on the first day of training camp, AP said.

Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/19 5:42A Associated Press

Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/18 6:01A Zach Tucker

“Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

'North Wilkesboro is back': What return of points race means to family of track's founder

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/17 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The return of a NASCAR points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights the legacy of the track's founder, Enoch Staley.

Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/13 2:00A Daniel Gray

The Cup Series moves to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, next weekend.

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New tool could change the way endometriosis is diagnosed

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/23 10:35A Erin Billups - National Health R

In the U.S., it takes on average about 12 years for a woman with endometriosis to get a diagnosis. A new tool could change that.

Health systems buck at State Health Plan, state employees executive defends change

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/21 11:00A Patrick Thomas

Ardis Watkins said health systems willing to negotiate affordable prices with the state treasurer received a more favorable designation.

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/20 7:37A Chloe Salsameda

Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses.

How to protect yourself during Cyclospora outbreak? N.C. extension suggests buying local

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:44A Courtney Davis

The N.C. Cooperative Extension says the parasite can be linked to contamination during shipping, handling or the growing process.

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:11A Associated Press

Experts say people should take precautions such as wearing an N95 mask while outdoors or heading inside and closing the windows.

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