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Drawing set for a Powerball jackpot that has ballooned to $1.8 billion

WCCB Charlotte 9/6 7:24A Miles Ruder

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A Powerball drawing will be held Saturday for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record : an estimated $1.8 billion. The prize ballooned...

With 8 straight victories, Charlotte on verge of tying MLS winning streak record

WCCB Charlotte 9/6 5:49A Miles Ruder

Brandt Bronico is affectionately known to Charlotte FC fans as The Mayor because he grew up in North Carolina and he s been with the club since it joined MLS in 2022. So he s...

How Donald Trump is weaponizing the government in his second term to settle personal scores

WCCB Charlotte 9/6 4:33A Miles Ruder

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump , once a casino owner and always a man in search of his next deal, is fond of a poker analogy when sizing up partners and adversaries....

A death row inmate says judges are ruled by Satan as he tries to avoid execution

WCCB Charlotte 9/5 6:22A Deeandra Michel

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) As a judge considers arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys over whether delusional beliefs about the legal system are enough to keep a South...

A Democratic governor, a Republican legislature: How Josh Stein navigates North Carolina politics

WCCB Charlotte 9/5 6:17A Deeandra Michel

FLETCHER, N.C. (AP) North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has taken an unusual approach with Republican political opponents in his first eight months leading a highly competitive...

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Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/4 2:35A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Mothers are especially likely to say school transportation needs have interfered with their jobs and opportunities.

Investment into North Carolina community colleges continues across the state

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/4 1:15A Zyneria Byrd

Community colleges have seen an increase in students, which has also led to an increase in investments being made into these institutions.

Some colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students' stress and anxiety

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/28 8:28A Associated Press

Eckerd College in Florida, MIT and the University of Northern Colorado are among the schools that allow them.

AI-driven private school expanding to North Carolina as public schools explore classroom...

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/25 1:30A Rob Wu

Just two hours of class? A new AI-driven school is coming to North Carolina as public schools explore artificial intelligence.

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BBQ & Blues at Five Points Plaza Oct. 18, including free food

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/6 2:37A Jody Mace

Five Points Community Collaborative is presenting BBQ & Blues on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Five Points Plaza, 1803 West Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a free event...

Adult Recess at Huntersville Athletic Park Oct. 3 (includes free pizza!)

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/6 2:00A Jody Mace

Relive your glory days at Adult Recess ! This event takes place on Friday, October 3, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Huntersville Athletic Park, 11720 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina. It’s...

Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail Oct 11 and 18

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/6 1:57A Jody Mace

The Museum of the Waxhaws, at 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, invites guests to their Haunted Trail. This year it takes place on two nights, October 11 and 18, 2025. The tours will be taking place from 7...

Touch a Truck event outside Carolina Place Oct. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/6 1:15A Jody Mace

Carolina Place is hosting a Touch a Truck Event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It s free to attend. It will take place on the Carolina Place parking lot, at 11025 Carolina Place...

Panthers Pep Rally at The Bowl at Ballantyne Sept. 5

Charlotte On The Cheap 9/4 12:48A Jody Mace

Image: Carolina Panthers Kick off the Panthers season at a Panthers Pep Rally at The Bowl at Ballantyne, 15119 Bowl Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. It...

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Michael Jordan's NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/3 2:00A Associated Press

The teams have responded to NASCAR's decision not to redistribute charters while the case proceeds.

Belichick's college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/2 12:45A Associated Press

TCU beat UNC 48-14 on Monday night. The Tar Heels scored a touchdown on the first possession, but then the Horned Frogs scored 41 straight points.

Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:51A Associated Press

The hearing on Thursday revealed heated exchanges, including expletive-laden emails and texts.

Panthers look for continued growth from third-year QB Bryce Young after strong finish last season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers remain in rebuild mode, focusing on growth rather than immediate Super Bowl contention.

Steve Newmark has made the shift from auto racing executive to North Carolina's AD-in-waiting

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/28 5:00A Associated Press

Newmark spent 15 years as RFK Racing team president before becoming UNC's designated successor to become the school's new athletic director next year.

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Lenoir County confirms case of West Nile virus in resident

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/26 7:00A Justin Pryor

Officials said the resident had been exposed to bites from an infected mosquito, which is how the disease is most commonly spread.

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