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Arrest made in major fentanyl bust

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 8:00A Miles Ruder

A four-month operation between police and the North Carolina SBI led to a major fentanyl bust in Gastonia. The investigation targeted drug sales across the Gastonia area....

Panthers will sell ‘raccoon-inspired’ sandwich

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 7:11A Miles Ruder

If you re at a Panthers game this season and feeling hungry, you ll have a new raccoon-inspired option. Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette went viral after munching on a...

Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split estimated $1.8 billion jackpot

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 6:18A Miles Ruder

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Powerball players in Missouri and Texas won the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot on Saturday, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game s...

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Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 3:27A Miles Ruder

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Although much of the focus remains on quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks Bryce Young and Trevor Lawrence, the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars have an...

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 1:04A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Gio Lopez threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Chris Culliver on the first possession, Davion Gause ran for a 12-yard score and Bill Belichick got his first win as a college head...

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White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/7 9:15A Associated Press

President Donald Trump's review at the Smithsonian could influence how history is taught in classrooms around the country.

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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