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Voices of East Charlotte: Ms. DiDi’s Caribbean Kitchen

WCCB Charlotte 7/28 3:54A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. WCCB Charlotte East are telling the stories of small businesses that provide jobs, recreation and entertainment for the east side. Host Fly Ty and Jacinda...

Stay WeatherWise: Isolated severe threat Tuesday

WCCB Charlotte 7/28 2:27A Kaitlin Wright

Tuesday severe threat: We will see two waves of showers and storms today. The first, around lunchtime. This will be more numerous with mainly rain and a few storms. IF the...

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See the traffic signs? Here's how they're made

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/28 1:34A Spectrum News Staff

In Cumberland County alone, the team maintains 19,000 signs.

UNCG researchers work to protect bees from parasites

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/28 12:40A Sasha Strong

A mix of students and researchers at the UNCG Plant and Pollinator Center identified ways to fight pests that have built a resistance to miticides.

UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/27 3:14A Elizabeth Townsend

A message from the school Monday did not state why and said his leave is not a reflection on student athletes.

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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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4th Annual Citizen Con — Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/28 1:00A Jody Mace

District 57 , 1526-B Alleghany Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, the 4th annual Citizen Con A Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay Event , on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Admission is...

Journey of Heritage: Documentary presentation at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library Aug. 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/27 3:14A Jody Mace

ASC Culture Blocks presents a free screening of Journey of Heritage at Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library, 2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 1 to 4...

Ready, Set, Grow! Back to School event at Eastridge Mall, with free school supplies and lunch

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/26 2:48A Jody Mace

Gastonia families, bring your kids to Ready, Set, Grow! This FREE community back to school event takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Eastridge Mall, 246 N New Hope...

National Lipstick Day — big discounts through July 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 6:07A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos We talk about a lot of food days here (National Chicken Wing Day, anyone?) but here s another national day that can bring you savings. National Lipstick Day is July 29, 2026. On...

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Free live music at King Canary Brewing, and more!

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/25 4:16A Jody Mace

King Canary Brewing , at 562 Williamson Road, Mooresville, NC, is a family-friendly microbrewery in a 4,500 square-foot, multi-story home. The brewery hosts many events, which...

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UNC football program general manager Lombardi on paid leave

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/27 6:30A Associated Press

Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when the school hired the former New England Patriots coach in December 2024.

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.

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Duke Health brings new outpatient clinic to an underserved city

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/25 7:24A Kennedy Chase

Iredell County is home to over 200,000 people and had only one surgical center before Duke Health opened its clinic.

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.

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