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Border Patrol commander touts dozens of North Carolina arrests leaving residents 'overwhelmed'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/16 8:39A Associated Press

A top Border Patrol commander is touting 81 arrests in Charlotte as residents report encounters with agents near churches and apartment complexes.

‘Flying car’ touches down in North Carolina

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 4:50A Miles Ruder

It looks like something out of the future but it s a reality for one woman. She has the first of what s being dubbed a flying car. The single seater all-electric aircraft from...

Immigration enforcement arrests begins in Charlotte, officials confirm

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/16 4:19A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Federal Border Patrol agents started a surge of immigration enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina. Agents were seen making arrests on Saturday.

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QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 1:30A Miles Ruder

ATLANTA (AP) Carolina s Bryce Young and Atlanta s Michael Penix Jr. delivered identical somber messages following disappointing performances in losses last week: I ve got to...

Amber Alert canceled for missing 10-year-old child

WCCB Charlotte 11/16 12:16A WCCB Web Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. An Amber Alert was issued Sunday morning after a 10-month-old child was allegedly abducted by a distant family member, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

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'An amazing journey': N.C. university helping veterans thrive beyond service

Education | Spectrum News 1 11/10 11:30P Jennifer Roberts

A Queens University of Charlotte assistant dean says the school has built a network of resources to help veterans navigate higher education.

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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Winter Wonderlights in Matthews Dec 6, including tree and park lighting

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/15 12:49A Jody Mace

The Town of Matthews is holding Winter Wonderlights on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Stumptown Park, 120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC. This is a free event. Check out our huge...

First Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at Cotswold Village Nov. 22, including free totes and hot...

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/12 5:06A Jody Mace

Esther and Elsa are presenting the first Christmas Tree Lighting at Cotswold Village , 242 S Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. The first...

Santa visits Piedmont Social House Nov. 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/12 5:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Piedmont Social House , 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, is a bar and grill with indoor and outdoor seating. It has gaming areas that include darts, billiards, ping pong, corn hole,...

Black Health Matters Summit & Expo Nov. 15: Free screenings, breakfast, lunch more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/12 4:01A Jody Mace

Black Health Matters Fall Health Summit & Expo is a free event on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC....

Starbucks: Get a free red holiday cup Nov 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/12 2:13A Jody Mace

For many people, it s not truly the holiday season until they are holding one of Starbucks holiday cups in their hands. Set your calendar: Red Cup Day is upon us! On Thursday, November 13, 2025, buy a...

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QBs Young and Penix are in spotlight as Panthers and Falcons look for more help from passing game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/14 1:45A Associated Press

Each team is looking to snap a streak of seven consecutive losing seasons and reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/13 2:30A Associated Press

Miles Bridges scored 20 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points on 8-for-8 field goal shooting.

Lack of balanced offense comes back to bite Bryce Young and Panthers again in loss to Saints

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/10 1:00A Associated Press

"There are enough plays out there for us to make, and we didn't make them. Again, that that falls on my shoulders," Young said.

'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.

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