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Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 6:00A Miles Ruder

WASHINGTON (AP) As the dawn rose on President Donald Trump s second term, one key figure from his first administration stood back, content to focus on his personal business...

2025: Weather in Review

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 6:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

2025 made the record books for numerous impactful weather events.

Small cosmetic business hopes shoppers stay local this year

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/22 6:00A Arin Cotel-Altman

As part of our N.C. Best Gifts series, we’re highlighting small North Carolina businesses you can support this holiday season.

Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 5:56A Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) President Donald Trump is gathering with top national security officials on Monday, a meeting that comes as the U.S. Coast Guard steps up efforts to...

Netflix and Paramount are fighting over Warner Bros. Discovery. Here’s the regulatory outlook

WCCB Charlotte 12/22 5:00A Miles Ruder

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the middle of a Hollywood tug-of-war between Netflix and Paramount. And chances are it ll be a long, bumpy regulatory road ahead for either buyer....

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'It didn't seem to make a difference,' says Granville Co. mom who fought decision to shut school

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/19 8:30A Jatrissa Wooten

Cumberland and Granville counties are preparing for some local schools to close permanently.

Trump administration will appeal judge's order reversing federal funding cuts at Harvard

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/19 7:47A Associated Press

The Trump administration had cut more than $2.6 billion from Harvard earlier this year, but a judge ordered the cuts reversed.

'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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Après Ski NYE Countdown at Nickyo’s Rodeo: Live music, mechanical bull, more…

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/22 3:06A Jody Mace

Nickyo s Rodeo , a western-themed bar at 120 W Bland Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Après Ski NYE Countdown on December 31, 2025, starting at 9 p.m. The cover to this New Year s Eve...

Early New Year’s Eve Throwdown at Common Market Oakwold

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/22 2:22A Jody Mace

The Common Market Oakwold, at 4420-A Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a New Year s Eve party, a little early. The New Year Throwdown takes place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from...

Free concert by Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials at USC Lancaster Jan 23

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/21 1:45A Jody Mace

As part of the USC Lancasters Performance Series , Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials will be appearing in a FREE concert on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at Bundy Auditorium (inside Bradley Hall)...

Kwanzaa Celebration in Indian Trail with Art for the Creative Soul Dec. 28

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/20 11:14P Jody Mace

Art for the Creative Soul is presenting Kwanzaa Celebrate & Create on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at Elegance Unveiled Event Studio, 3808 Meeting Street, Indian Trail, North...

Charlotte New Year’s Day 5K

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/19 11:59P Jody Mace

Start the year off on the right foot with the New Year s Day 5K . The race goes along the Greenways in University City. The race is on January 1st, 2026 , and starts at 10 a.m. Registration is $45....

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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.

Related: Michael Jordan's antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR highlights family ties to motorsports Sports | Spectrum News 1

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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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