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24 Hours of Booty raises $1.69 million in 24th year

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 9:21A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute 24 Foundation s signature charity cycling and walking event celebrated its 24 th year with $1.69 million...

Anson County commissioners hold meeting to discuss future of animal shelter

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 9:14A Gary Brode

ANSON COUNTY, NC Anson County Commissioners started their work week off by discussing the future of animal control and the shelter. I m just really sad about the whole...

Parents want more warnings after a brain-eating amoeba killed their son after outing on SC lake

WCCB Charlotte 7/29 8:02A Jeff Monheit

COLUMBIA, SC Two weeks after Jaysen Carr spent the Fourth of July swimming and riding on a boat on one of South Carolina s most popular lakes, he was dead from an amoeba that lives in the warm water...

100-year-old church plans to rebuild after Helene's destruction

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 7:30A Rose Eiklor

The Sunnyvale Baptist Church was damaged beyond repair after flooding during the September storm.

Blowing Rock offers new child care incentive to town employees

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/29 7:00A Rose Eiklor

The town's new child care program is a model that is helping reduce employee turnover.

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Durham year-round students return to class with new fee, cellphone rules coming

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/22 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The superintendent for Durham Public Schools talked to Spectrum News 1 on the first day back for year-round students.

Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 9:59A Associated Press

At the hearing on Monday, the university accused the government of using funding as leverage to control its academic decisions.

Nonprofit, school district react to federal education funding in limbo

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 2:30A Estephany Escobar

North Carolina expected to receive $165 million dollars for schools and nonprofits.

'So important': New summer program tackles health care shortages in Cleveland County

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/17 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A new summer program is giving high school students a hands-on look at health care careers.

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Kids get free backpack with school supplies at two locations of Culver’s on Aug. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 8:21A Jody Mace

Two locations of Culver s are giving free school supplies to kids. At both of these locations, the first 100 kids to buy a kids meal on August 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., will receive a free backpack...

St. Pete-Clearwater, Fl Should Be Your Next Beach and Dining Escape

Charlotte Magazine 7/29 7:55A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater : Charlotteans looking for a getaway that blends sun-soaked relaxation with sophisticated cuisine need not look far. Just a quick direct flight away, St....

National Night Out at Richard “Stick” Williams Dream Fields Aug. 5, including free baseball clinic...

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 5:32A Jody Mace

National Night Out is a program that encourages local police departments to connect with the community in a fun way, and encourages the community members to stand together for safety and awareness....

Hornets Nest Auto Fest at Charlotte Motor Speedway Sept. 4-6

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 3:04A Jody Mace

The 2nd Annual Hornets Nest Auto Fest takes place from September 4 to 6, 2025, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Parkway S., Concord, North Carolina. The admission...

WDAV Holding One-Day Record Sale at Book Buyers Sep. 6

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/29 2:20A Jody Mace

WDAV 89.9, Davidsons College s classical public radio station, is holding a one-day-only record sale at Book Buyers, 3040 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC. The sale will take place on Saturday, September...

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/28 6:05A Associated Press

"This one's really cool," Wallace said.

Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/25 4:30A Associated Press

The 5-foot-11 right wing was drafted by the Hurricanes in the fourth round in 2021.

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off Kings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/21 7:38A Associated Press

Charlotte overcame a Sacramento rally to win 83-78 on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Legacy Motor Club sues broker for alleged interference in NASCAR charter deal with Rick Ware Racing

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:46A Associated Press

The lawsuit accuses the broker of tortious interference for now trying to buy Ware's NASCAR team.

Charlotte set to host MLS All-Star game in 2026 for first time

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Charlotte has recently hosted Copa America and Club World Cup games.

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First of its kind program in N.C. limits exposure of carcinogens to firefighters

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/23 6:30A Sydney McCoy

The Quartermaster Program with the Durham Fire Department is like a mobile dry cleaning service for firefighters.

'So important': New summer program tackles health care shortages in Cleveland County

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/17 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A new summer program is giving high school students a hands-on look at health care careers.

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