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Court puts pressure on attorneys in Lejeune water case

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/13 9:27A Reuben Jones

A recent federal court decision could help thousands of toxic water victims get closer to receiving compensation from the federal government.

College move-in day 2026: N.C. students head to campus across the state

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/13 6:42A Alexandra Petro

From UNC Wilmington to UNC Chapel Hill, thousands of North Carolina students are settling into their new homes this week.

Some residents upset over recent approval of Mooresville mosque

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/13 3:37A Daniel Gray

One speaker cited violence in Nigeria by Islamist extremists as a reason for concern in Mooresville.

Surry County terminates State of Emergency, has less than 90 days to meet state threshold for...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/12 11:01A Zach Tucker

County leaders are working with the state to determine if the damage meets a threshold to receive state disaster relief funding.

Charlotte softball team wins Softball World Series

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/12 9:00A Chloe Salsameda

A Charlotte softball team won the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series

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Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/13 5:31A Ariel Wesler

Being ready emotionally can be the toughest for kids and their parents.

Back 2 School Festival needs donations

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:45A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga Back 2 School Festival on Saturday allows families to get all the school supplies they need for free.

Crayons2Calculators sets DPS teachers on right path for school year

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 6:48A Patrick Thomas

Crayons2Calculators was started in 2006. The program is possible through collected supplies for classrooms in the DPS system.

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Open Mic at Access 21 on Sept. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 8:00A Jody Mace

Access 21, 613 Calvert Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a monthly event, Open Mic at 21. It generally takes place the first Friday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m....

Bigfoot in the Park in Gastonia Sept. 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 5:09A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos Gaston County Parks & Recreation reports that there have been Bigfoot sightings in George Poston Park, 1101 Lowell-Spencer Mountain Road, Gastonia, North Carolina or there will...

Help UNC Researchers learn about preteen mental health

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 4:40A Jody Mace

Researchers are recruiting 8-11-year-olds for UNC research study on preteen mental health. No travel required! Find out if you are eligible at this link: https://redcap.link/SMSscreener . The purpose...

Free Movie Night at UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium Aug. 15: Zootopia 2

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/13 1:00A Jody Mace

UNC Charlotte is hosting a FREE movie night at Jerry Richardson Stadium, 8701 Phillips Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. Watch Zootopia 2! This event...

Charlotte Monarch Celebration Sept 19

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/12 8:00A Jody Mace

Charlotte Monarch Celebration is a free event taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, North Carolina. Many...

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Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Panthers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 2:45A Associated Press

Rosenhaus Sports sent a post on X confirming the deal Wednesday. Rosenhaus Sports is the agency that represents Waller.

Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/11 1:02A Associated Press

Kyle Trask spent one year playing for Canales in 2023 when he was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay.

Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 12:06P Associated Press

Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35

Did you know the PGA Tour has its own meteorologists? How they impact the game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 3:05A Sydney McCoy

The meteorologists help determine when to call play for inclement weather and even where tee box and hole placement should be.

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/7 3:35A Associated Press

His ability to anticipate plays made him a formidable opponent.

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State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.

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