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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats ‘to be a little meaner’

WCCB Charlotte 5/31 8:01A Miles Ruder

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sought to energize activists at a Democratic state convention in South Carolina, as the party s 2024 vice presidential nominee...

One dead, one injured from single-vehicle wreck in Mooresville

WCCB Charlotte 5/31 7:26A Miles Ruder

MOORESVILLE, N.C. One person is dead and another is recovering following a single-vehicle crash in Mooresville on Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway...

Deep cuts erode the foundations of US public health system, end progress, threaten worse to come

WCCB Charlotte 5/31 6:57A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Americans are losing a vast array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. Gone are specialists who were confronting a measles outbreak...

Cancer survival rates increasing

WCCB Charlotte 5/31 5:35A Miles Ruder

Sunday is National Cancer Survivors Day and a new report shows the number of people surviving cancer is rising in the U.S. The American Cancer Society says more people are...

How FEMA shake-up could impact disaster readiness

WCCB Charlotte 5/31 4:49A WCCB Web Staff

Fears are churning over the preparedness of what s forecasted to be another active Atlantic hurricane season. An internal memo obtained by CNN suggests that FEMA is not ready...

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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.

China criticizes U.S. ban on Harvard's international students

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/23 5:54A Associated Press

Chinese students accounted for 1,203 of Harvard's 6,703 international students in 2024.

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Free Guitar Strings on June 6 — World String Change Day!

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

You might have heard of National Coffee Day or National Donut Day, but did you know that there s also a day devoted to changing your guitar strings? World String Change Day takes place June 6, 2025!...

Summer Festivals in Charlotte

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos There s a lot to celebrate in Charlotte this year! Check out this growing list of summer festivals. Celebrate the season with live music, culture, food, kids activities and much...

30 Farmers’ Markets in the Charlotte Area

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 4:00A Jody Mace

Farmers markets are the most important way to connect farmers to the community. Shop at one of these Charlotte area farmers markets for the freshest produce, meat and other products. Know of one that...

Upcoming free and cheap events for kids

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 3:14A Jody Mace

Find plenty of free and cheap things for kids to do on this list. Events for all age kids are included, from toddlers to teens, so make sure to follow the links to learn more about each event. Be sure...

Chick-fil-A Davis Lake: Free 4-count Chick-n-Minis Meal for Dads on June 7

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/31 2:47A Jody Mace

Chick-fil-A Davis Lake, 8433 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting Minis with Dad on June 7, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m. If we learn that other locations are also hosting this event,...

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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.

Ross Chastain goes from worst to 1st to win NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/27 1:10A Associated Press

"Holy cow! We just won the 600."

Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/23 2:00A Associated Press

"I think we're all a little bit at a loss," Carolina forward Taylor Hall said.

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Many Americans aren't getting enough sleep. What does that mean for our health?

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/21 10:30A Erin Billups - National Health R

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says one third of U.S. adults are excessively sleepy

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