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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 11:21A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney . The ad...

CMPD officer charged, accused of threatening a woman

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:36A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is charged with communicating threats following a confrontation. A woman called 911 Tuesday night, saying she had been threatened by another woman...

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 2nd and August 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:14A Deeandra Michel

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte Margarita Festival, Family Farm Day and...

Hiker dies after fall on trail in Blowing Rock, officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/30 8:51A Daniel Gray

The hiker fell on the popular Glen Burney Trail, officials said.

Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 7:20A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in...

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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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8 Christmas Trains in North Carolina – updated for 2025

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/30 5:00A Jody Mace

Courtesy of Tweetsie Railroad We ve put together a list of several Christmas Trains you can take the kids to this holiday season around the state of North Carolina. For each, we ve indicated the...

Related: Carolina Christmas Train in Star, NC: tickets on sale Aug. 1 Charlotte On The Cheap

Tickets on Sale for Polar Express at North Carolina Transportation Museum

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/30 1:39A Jody Mace

The North Carolina Transportation Museum, at 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer, is bringing back its popular holiday attraction, the Polar Express train ride , in 2025. We definitely wouldn t call this...

All About Kannapolis Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express, plus its Christmas Parade

Charlotte On The Cheap 7/30 12:00A Jody Mace

Courtesy of City of Kannapolis The nearby City of Kannapolis always goes above and beyond in its holiday festivities , and 2024 will be no exception. Read on to learn about the Tree Lighting, the...

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....

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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.

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Duke, Vanderbilt researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/30 6:00A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

They aim to overcome barriers to retrieving hearts donated after circulatory death, when the heart stops beating after withdrawal of life support.

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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