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Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source says

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 6:56A Associated Press

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring veteran point guard Dennis Schroder and cash from the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Tre Mann, according to a person close to the situation....

5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 6:52A Associated Press

Five people were wounded in a shooting involving multiple suspects at Virginia State University early Saturday, prompting a campus lockdown and police investigation just as...

High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 5:55A Associated Press

MAUMELLE, Ark. (AP) A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice. The Maumelle High...

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 4:42A Associated Press

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help...

Travis Kelce: Chiefs camp offers welcome ‘sanctuary’ after closely watched wedding to Taylor Swift

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 3:38A Associated Press

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Travis Kelce likes to call training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs his sanctuary, whether that be the quiet, hourlong drive north to Missouri Western...

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Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/13 5:31A Ariel Wesler

Being ready emotionally can be the toughest for kids and their parents.

Back 2 School Festival needs donations

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:45A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga Back 2 School Festival on Saturday allows families to get all the school supplies they need for free.

Crayons2Calculators sets DPS teachers on right path for school year

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 6:48A Patrick Thomas

Crayons2Calculators was started in 2006. The program is possible through collected supplies for classrooms in the DPS system.

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One-day Yarn Sale at Upcycle Arts Aug. 16

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 6:18A Jody Mace

Upcycle Arts , at 3046-A Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, is a creative re-use center. You ll find materials for all of your projects at great prices. Upcycle Arts announced on Facebook that...

Blocktoberfest at Town Brewing Sept. 12

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 5:54A Jody Mace

Town Brewing, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Blocktoberfest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It s free to attend. This neighborhood celebration...

Chewy: Buy 3 pet toys and get 1 free

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 3:30A Jody Mace

Your dog or cat really needs more toys for the summer, right? If so (and it is so) check out Chewy.com right now. They ve got a buy 3 and get 1 free sale going on for the...

Krispy Kreme: Wear Pokémon attire and receive a FREE doughnut on August 22 (plus a special Pokemon...

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 2:45A Jody Mace

Image courtesy of Krispy Kreme Krispy Kreme is teaming up with The Pokémon Company International to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with a new Pokémon Doughnut Collection, featuring five beloved Pokémon...

Haunted Car Wash at Tiger Xpress in Mount Holly

Charlotte On The Cheap 8/15 1:00A Jody Mace

Image: Mace Publishing, LLC Tiger Xpress, 701 Beatty Drive, Mount Holly, North Carolina, is bringing back their Haunted Car Wash ! It October 9–11, 2026: 7:15 to 11:30 p.m. October 16–18, 2026: 7:15...

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Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Panthers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 2:45A Associated Press

Rosenhaus Sports sent a post on X confirming the deal Wednesday. Rosenhaus Sports is the agency that represents Waller.

Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/11 1:02A Associated Press

Kyle Trask spent one year playing for Canales in 2023 when he was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay.

Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 12:06P Associated Press

Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35

Did you know the PGA Tour has its own meteorologists? How they impact the game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 3:05A Sydney McCoy

The meteorologists help determine when to call play for inclement weather and even where tee box and hole placement should be.

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/7 3:35A Associated Press

His ability to anticipate plays made him a formidable opponent.

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State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.

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