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After weekend's Border Patrol surge in Charlotte, Gov. Stein says effort is 'stoking fear'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 9:00A Associated Press

Gov. Stein said agents in paramilitary gear targeted citizens based on their skin color and picked up random people off sidewalks.

N.C. Chinese Lantern Festival returns for ninth year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 7:17A Caroline King

The festival is produced by Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., in cooperation with the town of Cary and held at the Koka Booth Amphitheater.

1 injured in shooting in west Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 5:01A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a shooting in west Charlotte. It happened at the Microtel Inn on Queen City Drive, near I-85 and...

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 11/17 3:38A Associated Press

Oregon and Texas Tech were tied for No. 6, and Oklahoma rose three spots to No. 8 following its win at Alabama.

Community engagement continues to shape I-77 corridor improvements

WCCB Charlotte 11/17 3:30A Shalaunda Bacon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the N.C. Turnpike Authority want your feedback on the I-77 South Express Lanes project. On behalf of the...

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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.

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Save Up To 56% on Carowinds WinterFest Tickets — including New Year’s Eve!

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/17 4:52A Jody Mace

Save up to 56% on tickets to Winterfest at Carowinds. WinterFest is taking place on select dates from November 28, 2025 to January 3, 2026. This deal includes New Year s Eve...

Christmas in the Village in Mint Hill, Including Free Pictures with Santa Nov. 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/17 4:00A Jody Mace

The Mint Hill Historical Society is hosting Christmas in the Village on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint...

Bavarian Holiday Fest in Belmont Dec. 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/17 12:12A Jody Mace

Downtown Belmont is hosting its 2nd annual Bavarian Holiday Fest on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop for hand-crafted artisan goods, enjoy authentic Bavarian beer and bites,...

People of the World Celebration with International House — Mexico on Nov. 22

Charlotte On The Cheap 11/16 11:00P Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos International House celebrates the cultures of Charlotte s foreign-born and foreign-rooted neighbors and communities with their People of the World series. People of the World is...

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...

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Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/17 3:38A Associated Press

Oregon and Texas Tech were tied for No. 6, and Oklahoma rose three spots to No. 8 following its win at Alabama.

Bryce Young passes for franchise-record 448 yards to lift Panthers to 30-27 win over Falcons in OT

Sports | Spectrum News 1 11/16 11:45P Associated Press

Bryce Young fought off the criticism that accompanied his modest 124 yards passing in an ugly loss to New Orleans last week.

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.

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