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Houston Dash earn 3-2 victory over the Courage

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/17 12:42A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In National Women’s Soccer League play on Sunday, the Houston Dash beat the North Carolina Courage 3-2.

New permanent traffic safety course aims to help save young lives

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/16 11:00P Caroline Blair

A new, permanent traffic course launched in Wake County aims to curb a deadly trend on North Carolina streets.

Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets of a Welsh village as her coffin is brought home

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 4:22A Associated Press

LONDON (AP) Hundreds of fans lined the streets of a seaside Welsh village on Saturday to bid farewell to late singer Bonnie Tyler as her coffin was brought home. The...

Bedbugs can cause people to lose sleep — and blood. Here’s what to do about them

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 2:22A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have...

Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 6:56A Associated Press

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation....

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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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How to visit the Dambo Troll in Charlotte — new trails make him easier to get to

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/16 7:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Something big has come to Charlotte and it s a troll. He s resting on his side, looking over the growing River District as it develops. His name is Big Pete, or Big Pete...

One-day Yarn Sale at Upcycle Arts Aug. 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 6:18A Jody Mace

Upcycle Arts , at 3046-A Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a creative re-use center. You ll find materials for all of your projects at great prices. Upcycle Arts announced on Facebook that...

Blocktoberfest at Town Brewing Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 5:54A Jody Mace

Town Brewing, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Blocktoberfest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It s free to attend. This neighborhood celebration...

Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 3:30A Jody Mace

Your dog or cat really needs more toys for the summer, right? If so (and it is so) check out Chewy.com right now. They ve got a buy 3 and get 1 free sale going on for the...

Krispy Kreme: Wear Pokémon attire and receive a FREE doughnut on August 22 (plus a special Pokemon...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 2:45A Jody Mace

Image courtesy of Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, featuring five beloved Pokémon...

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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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