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Inaugural Carolina Bloom Music Festival

WCCB Charlotte 8/20 4:46A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The first ever Carolina Bloom Music Festival kicks off this weekend. The two-day event features local artists. It s happening at Blume Studios, August 22- 23....

Shein hits the road on campus tour

WCCB Charlotte 8/20 4:40A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The first stop of SHEIN s seven-campus national tour comes as the company s Campus Ambassador Program reaches a new milestone. The program has grown to nearly...

It’s National Bacon Lovers Day!

WCCB Charlotte 8/20 4:18A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. If the smell of bacon is enough to get you out of bed in the morning, TODAY is your day! It s National Bacon Lovers Day, and Joe Duncan found a Charlotte...

Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing

WCCB Charlotte 8/20 4:00A DJ Beal

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) A judge on Thursday will consider whether to grant Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction earlier this summer in the...

Humidity rising with isolated severe storms possible

WCCB Charlotte 8/20 2:55A Kaitlin Wright

Severe threat: A level 1 out of 5 is in place Thursday and Friday. Storms that move through could produce damaging wind gust, frequent lightning and heavy downpours. Tonight,...

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Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting Ivy...

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/19 3:30A Associated Press

The complaint made public Tuesday details allegations made by a former Justice Department attorney who was involved in the task force.

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.

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Rita’s Italian Ice: Buy a custard cone and get a free Italian ice

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:03A Jody Mace

Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has a special deal for the rest of August. Now through August 31, 2026, Rita s Ice app users who purchase a Small Frozen Custard Cone can get a FREE Small Italian...

Boileryard Brunch at Camp North End Aug. 23: DJs, live painting, brunch food and drinks

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/19 3:00A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Kiara the Innovator On the 4th Sunday of the month, from 12 to 4 p.m., the Boileryard district of Camp North End is the spot for Boileryard Brunch. The best address is 1824...

Smithsonian’s “Americans” exhibit comes to Native American Studies Center in Lancaster — opening...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 7:03A Jody Mace

Exploring how deeply intertwined American Indians are in the history, popular culture, and identity of the United States, the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Americans makes its South Carolina tour...

Sonny’s: Free Pork Big Deal for Teachers Aug 20

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/18 2:24A Jody Mace

Sonny s BBQ is offering a FREE Pork Big Deal to teachers on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The deal is available to any teacher or staff member who has a valid school ID to show. (Preschool through...

Discounted tickets to 7th Street Concerts: The Day the Music Didn’t Stop — 9/11 at 25 years on Sept....

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/17 2:00A Jody Mace

7th Street Concerts is a concert series that presents music experiences that are fresh, classical and unexpected, from early music performed on period instruments to experimental new music. The...

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N.C. State enters year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/19 7:00A Associated Press

Quarterback CJ Bailey is entering year three as a starter and threw for 3,105 yards with 25 touchdowns last year.

Ohio State, Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/17 7:07A Associated Press

Ohio State will go into a season No. 1 for the ninth time, and first since 2015.

Houston Dash earn 3-2 victory over the Courage

Sports | 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.

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.

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