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“Love & Hip-Hop: Miami” has drama-filled 7th season

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 2:35A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Since its debut, Love & Hip Hop: Miami has chronicled the vibrant world of music, culture, and relationships in South Florida spotlighting artists,...

Stanley Alexander: Music with a Message

WCCB Charlotte 12/26 2:29A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, NC Charlotte native Stanley Alexander is using music to share a message of hope and encouragement. Alexander sat down with WCCB Rising s Taylor Miller to talk about...

Wedge battles for control over Carolinas

WCCB Charlotte 12/25 9:57P James Scott

We ve made it to our final Friday of 2025! Our Boxing Day looks very different after Charlotte s warmest Christmas on record as a classic Carolina wedge sets up shop. Our...

2025: End of year extravaganza

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/23 7:00P Spectrum News Staff

Host Tim Boyum and his guests honor longtime Gov. Jim Hunt, who died Dec. 18, and review another wild year of politics in North Carolina.

'She was awesome': Family friend grieves 13-year-old Goldsboro girl killed in shooting

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 12/23 9:19A Kennedy Chase

A friend of Tune family reacts to shooting death of 13-year-old Jaleeyah Tune; experts share how the uptick in teen gun violence impacts the holidays

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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.

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Top things to do in January, 2026, in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/28 5:00A Jody Mace

Santa might have parked his sleigh and headed to a much-deserved vacation, but for those wintering in the Charlotte area, there is plenty to do in January. Check out our list of the top things to do...

Three Kings Day and Twelfth Night in Charlotte 2025 — including where to buy Rosca de Reyes

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/28 2:25A Jody Mace

Three Kings Day Celebration. Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Even after Christmas and New Year s Day pass, holiday celebrations continue in Charlotte with Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) and Twelfth Night....

Twelfth Night Celebration at President James K. Polk State Historic Site Jan. 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/28 12:57A Jody Mace

Learn about Twelfth Night at President James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, North Carolina. Twelfth Night: Origins and Traditions takes place Saturday, January 3, 2026,...

Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season at Charlotte Museum of History Jan 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/27 10:17P Jody Mace

Charlotte Museum of History, at 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC, is presenting Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $35, or $30 for...

A Wicked Evening: Free Wicked Themed Event at Cabarrus Brewing Company Jan. 10

Charlotte On The Cheap 12/26 11:36P Jody Mace

Rice Family Community Events presents A Wicked Evening at Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, North Carolina, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 5 p.m. until close (11 p.m.) This...

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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.

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From weight loss drugs to AI tools, here's a look at the top health headlines of 2025

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/26 6:01A Zoe Slemmons, Erin Billups - Nat

Recapping the headlines that affected American's health in 2025.

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