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Isolated severe weather this evening

WCCB Charlotte 11/8 9:17A Gerald Mengel

Buckle up folks, we ve got quite a busy 72 hours of weather ahead. Starting with tonight, I m watching scattered storms, some of which are severe over upstate South Carolina....

US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers

WCCB Charlotte 11/8 8:11A Miles Ruder

MADRID (AP) The longest U.S. government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at U.S. military bases...

Ground stop issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

WCCB Charlotte 11/8 6:47A WCCB Web Staff

A ground stop was issued at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Saturday morning due to staffing issues related to the federal shutdown. The ground stop was issued around...

Teachers rally for pay increases

WCCB Charlotte 11/8 6:35A Miles Ruder

Staff members at Olympic High School rallied for better pay for educators on Friday. Those participating say they need pay increases as prices on everything from food and...

Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments

WCCB Charlotte 11/8 6:03A Miles Ruder

BOSTON (AP) The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the...

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Elementary students inspired to read by award-winning author

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/3 7:50A Zach Tucker

Reading scores in elementary schools are on the decline nationwide.

States sue Education Department over new public service loan forgiveness rule

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/3 7:21A Susan Carpenter

In October, the Education Department amended its definition of qualifying employers for the program.

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/2 11:02P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Dozens of centers are missing out on federal grant payments that were due to arrive Nov. 1.

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Community Holiday Market with Little Lobbyists at Museum of the Waxhaws Nov. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 7:04A Jody Mace

Ring in the holiday season with Little Lobbyists North Carolina and families from across our community! Little Lobbyists is a national non-profit organization advocating for children with complex...

Hoppin’ Pig Pickin’ Nov. 8 — just $2 for a sandwich

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 6:40A Jody Mace

Hoppin , at 1402 Winnifred Street, is a 100% self-pour beer and wine taproom. Located in Southend Charlotte, it offers 62 taps in its 4600 square foot building. It hosts frequent events like trivia,...

Gothic Punk Night Market at Cavendish Brewing, Nov. 14, and more

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 5:05A Jody Mace

Cavendish Brewing Company , 207 North Chester Street, Gastonia, hosts many events, including live music, trivia, a run club, and more. You can see listings for them on the Facebook page . Check out a...

Mistletoe Market returns to Camp North End in December

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/7 2:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Camp North End , 1824 Statesville Avenue, is hosting Mistletoe Market on Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. Mistletoe Market features festive...

Town of Pineville Christmas Tree Lighting: train rides, candy cane hunt, Santa, more… on Dec. 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/6 10:45P Jody Mace

The Town of Pineville s Christmas Tree Lighting takes place Thursday, December 4 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., on the Town Hall Lawn, 505 Main Street, Pineville, North Carolina. This is a free...

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'Era of expectation': Athletics helping fuel Barber-Scotia's resurgence

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/7 3:00A Jennifer Roberts

The historically Black college has embarked on its inaugural football season.

Panthers' Rico Dowdle turns attention on '2 pumps' fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/7 2:00A Associated Press

After being fined $14,491 by the league, Dowdle started a GoFundMe in which all proceeds will go toward the Children's Home Society of North Carolina.

Ehlers scores winner early in 2nd period as Hurricanes top Wild 4-3

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/7 2:00A Associated Press

The Hurricanes have now won three of their last four games.

BYU, Texas Tech give Big 12 two top 10 teams for 1st time in 2 years ahead of their Top 25 showdown

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/3 2:39A Associated Press

No. 1 Ohio State, which pulled way in the second half to beat Penn State, is at the top of the AP poll for a 10th straight week.

Kon Knueppel's career-high 24 points helps Hornets to a 126-103 rout of Jazz

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/3 12:45A Associated Press

Miles Bridges scored 29 points, Kon Knueppel added a career-high 24 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Utah Jazz 126-103 to snap a three-game skid.

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