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Pet of the Week: Meet Gumby!

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 3:35A James Scott

Rising s Pet of the Week from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is Gumby! A year-and-a-half-old Black Mouth Cur mix, Gumby is a calm, sweet, and affectionate furry...

Renew NC launches Helene recovery program for affordable rental units

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 2:39A Shalaunda Bacon

WESTERN N.C. Governor Josh Stein announced that the state is accepting applications for a new disaster recovery program to repair or rebuild small rental properties in western...

A local “Karate Kid” takes on world and wins

WCCB Charlotte 12/17 2:33A Joseph Duncan

DAVIE COUNTY, N.C. A local karate kid is now a world champion. Dominic Anderson-Graham won the title during a recent competition in Norway.

Highs, rain chances on the rise

WCCB Charlotte 12/16 9:48P James Scott

Happy Hump Day! It should come as a shock to no one that December is off to one of the coldest starts on record for the Queen City, but significantly warmer air finds its way...

Kyle Kondik discusses early expectations about 2026 midterms

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/16 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

Political prognosticator Kyle Kondik joins host Tim Boyum to talk about early expectations for the 2026 midterm elections.

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'With art, there are no boundaries': N.C. teacher's exhibit features work by students with...

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/15 3:11A Amy Elliott

Herbert Akins Road Middle students' work will be shown at Diamante Arts & Cultural Center in Raleigh next year.

'It’s an honor': Gardner-Webb's new president lays out vision for university's future

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/9 12:00A Jennifer Roberts

The Gardner-Webb University Board of Trustees has named Nate Evans as its 14th president.

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Children’s Lunar New Year Showcase Feb. 21

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/17 1:05A Jody Mace

Charlotte Chinese Story Time is presenting Children s Lunar New Year Showcase on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Fullwood Theater, 100 E McDowell Street, Matthews, North Carolina....

Chinese New Year Cultural Fair

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/17 12:54A Jody Mace

Charlotte Chinese Story Time is presenting Chinese New Year Cultural Fair on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m., at South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church, 8601 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte,...

Kannapolis Christmas Parade Dec. 13

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/12 2:05A Jody Mace

The Kannapolis Christmas Parade takes place December 13, 2025. It starts at 6 p.m. and will end around 7:30 p.m. This parade is one of the oldest nighttime parades in North Carolina. It features...

Burger King offers 13 Days of Deals (free food!) in December

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/12 12:59A Jody Mace

Burger King is offering 13 Days of Deals, from December 12 to 24, 2025. Each day, Burger King is offering a special deal, which is usually a FREE food item or beverage with a minimum purchase. You...

Stream “A Charlie Brown Christmas” without a paid subscription, this weekend only

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/11 11:54P Jody Mace

A Charlie Brown Christmas. Apple TV+ 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas. But you will have to take a few extra steps to watch it. The Charlie Brown...

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Panthers struggling to handle success, lose control of destiny in NFC South playoff race

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/16 1:30A Associated Press

They are tied with Tampa Bay with two games remaining against the Buccaneers, who are in the driver's seat in terms of tiebreakers.

Harrison Bertos scores in OT to help Washington beat N.C. State 3-2 and win first Men's College Cup

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/16 12:00A Associated Press

The Wolfpack were aiming for the school's first national championship since Jim Valvano led the men's basketball team to the title in 1983.

Settlement announced in Michael Jordan's antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/11 5:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Basketball great Michael Jordan and his racing team sued NASCAR, accusing it of violating federal antitrust laws.

Fans prepare for Duke vs. Virginia ACC championship game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/4 6:07A Arin Cotel-Altman

Duke returns to the ACC football championship game for the first time since 2013.

NASCAR antitrust trial: Bob Jenkins testifies about $100M loss and 'insulting' charter deal

Sports | Spectrum News 1 12/4 3:45A Associated Press

Front Row Motorsports owner Bob Jenkins has testified in an antitrust case against NASCAR, accusing it of monopolistic practices.

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Gov. Stein cancels Medicaid rate cuts amid legal and legislative battles

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/10 7:45A Associated Press

Stein and Health Secretary Dr. Dev Sangvai announced Wednesday that reimbursement rates for doctors and hospitals will be restored.

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