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Trump’s Washington takeover begins as National Guard troops arrive

WCCB Charlotte 8/12 10:03A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by President Donald Trump began arriving in the nation s capital on Tuesday, ramping up after the White House ordered federal forces to take...

The State of Homelessness: Unpacking experiences and proposed changes in North Carolina

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/12 9:42A Marshall Keely

A bill moving through the North Carolina General Assembly could restrict where individuals experiencing homelessness can sleep.

Free pop up reverse room at Museum of Illusions August 16th and August 17th

WCCB Charlotte 8/12 8:44A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. In celebration of Charlotte Pride this weekend, Museum of Illusions Charlotte will have a special free Pop-Up Reverse Room set up outside of the Museum. The Pop-Up reverse room is...

Dangerous flash flooding leads to water rescues in Bladen County

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/12 8:30A Elizabeth Townsend

Flooding was very localized for parts of eastern Bladen and Columbus counties where more than 5 inches fell.

Tasty Tuesday: VINYL shows off their new Summer menu!

WCCB Charlotte 8/12 8:15A Michelle Russo

CHARLOTTE, N.C. VINYL CLT, came through the Rising kitchen to show off some of their fresh new summer menu items. Culinary Director, Vince Giancarlo and Beverage Director,...

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Shooter who attacked CDC headquarters was 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/9 11:29A Associated Press

The attack prompted a massive law enforcement response to one of the nation's most prominent public health institutions.

Student loans in SAVE plan now accumulate interest

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 1:45A Sasha Strong

A note on the Department of Education website calls the Biden era SAVE repayment plan “a renewed effort to implement illegal student loan bailouts."

Millions of student loan borrowers at risk of having wages garnished

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/2 8:54A Associated Press

TransUnion predicts that by August roughly 3 million borrowers could move into default, meaning they're 270 days past due on payments.

Back 2 School festival needs help with donations after serving Helene victims

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/1 8:00A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga County Back 2 School festival is just weeks away, and organizers say they need $75,000 to have everything the kids need for this year.

Trump plans to revive Presidential Fitness Test for schoolchildren

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/31 8:09A Associated Press

Children had to run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test, but the program changed in 2012 during the Obama administration.

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MilkShake Factory opening in Uptown Charlotte — BOGO deal, chocolate sampling and more on Aug 23

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/12 6:48A Jody Mace

MilkShake Factory is opening in Uptown Charlotte, at 100 W 3rd Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It creates hand-spun milkshakes with house-made ice cream and small batch chocolates. MilkShake...

Free Pop-Up Reverse Room Outside Museum of Illusions Aug. 16-17

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/11 9:46P Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Museum of Illusions In celebration of Charlotte Pride, Museum of Illusions Charlotte is presenting a FREE Pop-Up Reverse Room on August 16 and 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It...

Amidst Declining Booze Consumption, Tequila Continues to Rise

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:43A Taylor Bowler

Gen Z’s disinclination to drink as much as their millennial and Gen X predecessors is beginning to affect liquor companies’ bottom lines. Recent industry data show substantial...

DESIGN: A Custom Pirate Ship-Themed Treehouse in Landsdowne

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:25A Taylor Bowler

I m not a regular general contractor, says Mark Aymer, owner of Aymer Luxury Building and Design . I don t just seek out kitchens and bathrooms. I m a unique builder. It s why his clients hired him to...

STYLE: Magnolia Laine Owner, Sophie Dod

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:10A Taylor Bowler

Sophie Dod is just 28, but she carries herself like an industry veteran. In May 2024, she opened Magnolia Laine Charlotte , a made-to-order bridal boutique that serves brides-to-be from all over the...

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Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 5:57A Associated Press

The Panthers said Horn was alone in his car when the accident occurred at an intersection just outside the stadium.

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 4:00A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said he's been "ecstatic" since the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in March.

Rain-shortened MLB Speedway Classic tops Saturday sports ratings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 9:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The complete MLB Speedway Classic on FOX averaged 1,601,000 viewers over Saturday and Sunday.

And then there were 6: Browns signing Tyler Huntley due to injuries at quarterback, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 12:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Huntley will become the the sixth quarterback on the Browns roster.

Tulsa edges Lake Mary 2-1 at Little League Girls Softball World Series

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/4 10:41A Spectrum Sports Staff

The Southwest team's winning run came when Jaeli Littlejohn was hit by a pitch.

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Heart attacks are increasing for younger people. One survivor is pushing for more CPR training

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/11 10:39A Sydney McCoy

Hailey Yentz had a heart attack at just 21-years-old, her friends and trainers sprinting into action, helped save her life.

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.

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