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Gov. Josh Stein launches cannabis task force

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 4:16A Deirnesa Jefferson

Governor Josh Stein said North Carolina needs to place stricter regulations on intoxicating cannabis to protect adult consumers while making it harder for minors to buy. Stein...

Rising sends out Happy Birthday wishes to viewers

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 4:09A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, NC The Rising Crew celebrated some viewers birthdays with special shoutouts.

NBA Hornets star Grant Williams partners with Char-Meck Library for summer reading program

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 3:40A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC This year, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has teamed up with the Grant Williams Family Foundation to present Summer Reading . The literacy program runs from...

Soggy and cool Thursday

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 2:45A Nicole Madden

Weather Headlines: Soggy & Cooler Thursday Isolated Storms Friday PM Saturday Severe Threat Hot & Humid Weekend Unsettled through Next Week Discussion: A weak non-tropical low...

N.C. fire department contributes data to a nationwide survey to improve fire safety

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/4 11:22A Ashley Van Havere

Firefighters in Clayton held a search and rescue fire training on May 16, but it's making an impact beyond Johnston County.

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Student-led challenge helping to fight food insecurity on N.C. campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/5 12:30A Jennifer Roberts

A community college is using its statewide recognition from a hunger challenge to help feed more students.

California track-and-field finals enter spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/30 8:28A Associated Press

CIF will let an additional student compete and potentially offer an extra medal in three events in which a trans athlete is competing.

Related: California opens track-and-field finals to more girls after success of trans athlete Education | Spectrum News 1

North Texas teen Faizan Zaki overcomes a shocking, self-inflicted flub and wins the Scripps National...

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/30 3:19A Associated Press

Throughout Thursday night's finals, the 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, looked like a champion in waiting. Then he nearly threw it away.

Trump administration moves to cut $100 million in federal contracts for Harvard

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/27 8:03A Associated Press

The government already has canceled more than $2.6 billion in federal research grants for the Ivy League school.

Harvard has long been the world's top college, but Trump's sanction puts its allure at risk

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/24 8:32A Associated Press

The move threatens to undermine Harvard's stature, revenue and appeal among top scholars globally.

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Free Rapunzel Meet and Greet at Cabarrus Brewing June 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 9:07A Jody Mace

Bring the kids to Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, for a meet and greet with Rapunzel on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Kids will get a chance to take...

Lowe’s gives away free gardening gift for one day only — $5 value

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 8:00A Jody Mace

Image: Lowe s On June 14, 2025, Lowe’s is celebrating summer by giving away a FREE pair of garden snips ($5 value) to the first 250 MyLowe’s loyalty members at each location — starting at 10 a.m. No...

Movies in the Park Uptown — at Fourth Ward Park

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 8:00A Jody Mace

Image: Uptown Charlotte Head to Fourth Ward Park, 301 N Poplar Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, for movies under the stars. This free outdoor movie series take place on Fridays in June, 2025. The...

National Outlet Shopping Day — special deals at Concord Mills and Charlotte Premium Outlets June...

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 8:00A Jody Mace

National Outlet Shopping Day (NOSD) takes place June 12 to 15, 2025. During these days, there will be special deals and events at Charlotte s two area outlet shopping centers: Concord Mills, 8111...

Summer Deals at Topgolf — half off Monday to Thursday (and more)

Charlotte On The Cheap 6/4 8:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Topgolf wants to be part of your summer fun! It s offering several special deals in the summer of 2025. Read on for the special deals, but first, here are some basic...

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The Carolina Hurricanes enter the offseason aiming to punch through an Eastern final roadblock

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/4 4:43A Daniel Gray

The Hurricanes have reached that round three times in the current seven-year run of playoff appearances.

NBA mock draft: Duke's Cooper Flagg closing in on completing journey to becoming No. 1 overall pick

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/4 4:30A Associated Press

The first round of the draft is June 25.

ACC's new men's basketball scheduling model produces one NC State-UNC meeting, no Duke-Miami...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/29 1:00A Associated Press

The ACC announced its second set of home-and-away partners Wednesday.

For the 2nd straight year, Hurricanes left to lament falling in huge series hole in NHL playoff...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/29 12:45A Associated Press

The Hurricanes fell 5-3 to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night in Game 5.

Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 1:15A Associated Press

With their season on the line, the Carolina Hurricanes found a way to play their best hockey.

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'It is a big need': N.C. needs almost 1,000 doctors for geriatric patients, medical group says

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 8:01A Sydney McCoy, Spectrum News Staf

The American Geriatrics Society said as of 2016, North Carolina had 227 certified geriatricians and is expected to need 931 by 2030.

Mentoring group prepares women to complete first triathlon

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 5:50A Estephany Escobar

The South Charlotte Chapter of Tri It for Life is training athletes for 12 weeks.

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