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Hattie’s Tap & Tavern’s Spring Plant Swap Apr. 19

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:30:39 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Hattie s Tap & Tavern , 2918 The Plaza, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Spring Plant Swap (and Plant Resurrection ) on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. Bring a plant, overgrown house plants, spare seeds, bags of soil, etc. Spend an...

Gem Theatre Offering $2 Summer Matinees for Kids

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Gem Theatre, 111 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, North Carolina, is offering $2 movies for kids all summer. The movies will be shown on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. from May 26 to August 6, 2026. The movies are all family friendly....

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:17:52 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44. The actor told Harper s Bazaar she is very grateful to be welcoming a child with partner Tanguy Destable, 45, a French electronic music producer known by his stage name, Tepr. Tanguy and I are...

Airing today on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers take on Lehigh Valley Phantoms starting at 4PM!

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:31:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) More information to follow.

Child, 78-year-old killed in crash with alleged drunk driver

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:21:37 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LENOIR, N.C. Two people are dead, including one child, after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in Caldwell County on Friday night, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. It happened around 8:45 p.m. on U.S. 64 at Union Baptist...

Jet fuel shortage could hurt summer travel

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:21:05 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The 2026 summer travel season could be full of headaches. Supply and demand are the undefeated champions of business and economics, CNN Business David Goldman said. Jet fuel prices have rocketed upwards since military action against Iran began, and...

Night Market at Pascuales’ Farm on Apr. 30, including vendors, farm tours, scavenger hunt, more

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:58:25 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Pascuales Farm , at 11237 Plaza Road Ext., Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Night Market on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. Free to attend! The event includes: Fresh produce and farm-raised goods Local vendors Open space to relax...

Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:26:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CAIRO (AP) The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade...

Tournament at Wesley Ways — free mini-golf course in Wesley Chapel on Apr. 25

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:01:42 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) The Village of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina, has built a 9-hole mini-golf course, Wesley Ways, at Dogwood Park, 121 Lester Davis Road, Waxhaw, North Carolina. It s FREE to play, and equipment is provided. They re holding a ribbon cutting and...

Life jacket worn by a passenger who survived the Titanic auctioned off for over $900,000

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:39:39 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LONDON (AP) A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at auction on Saturday for 670,00 pounds ($906,000). The flotation device was worn by Laura Mabel Francatelli, a first-class...

Free NoDa History Walk May 2

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:10:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) NoDa History Walk , presented by the NoDa Back in the Day Committee, is a free walking tour of the NoDa neighborhood. Which mill was the NoDa Mill? Who are all those people and why are they blue? Did they really set the roads on fire? Find the...

Statewide burn ban issued in South Carolina

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:09:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide burn ban. That includes all outdoor burning like campfires and burning yard waste. Officials say the move comes amid particularly dangerous mixes of elevated wildfire risk factors...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots April 17th

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:36:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Missing swimmer’s body recovered in Lake Norman

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:28:02 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Rescue crews say they have found the body of a missing swimmer in Lake Norman. That swimmer was first reported missing near Lake Norman State Park around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon when he fell trying to get on a boat. Officials say his body was found a...

Ask The Old Guy: Back into the weeds of the draft

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:19:25 Z

(Panthers News) We're days away from mocking the mocks, and seeing what the Panthers actually do at 19. Plus more of your questions about the buildup, short-yardage, and basketball.

Gaston County Mugshots April 17th

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:00:09 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Friday, April 17th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:37:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.

National retailer Painted Tree Boutiques closing, local vendors deal with aftermath

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Painted Tree Boutiques closed this week across the U.S., including four locations in our state: Raleigh, Cary, Gastonia and Matthews.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:32:53 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) BEIRUT (AP) Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will remain in full force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including...

SkyShow — Charlotte’s 4th of July fireworks celebration following Charlotte Symphony concert

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) Charlotte s 4th of July fireworks show, SkyShow, is part of Stars & Stripes Spectacular , featuring the Charlotte Symphony, followed by the fireworks. The event takes place at Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday,...

This Saturday & Sunday on WCCB: Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:32 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) It s double the Checkers, and double the action! Your weekend just got better: Catch the Charlotte Checkers back-to-back on WCCB Charlotte! Saturday 4/18 at 4PM Sunday 4/19 at 1PM Two chances to watch the nonstop energy! Don t miss a second as the...

'It is a lifelong journey': Grieving parents launch campaign after stillbirth

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 Z

(Health | Spectrum News 1) Measuring the placenta is not a common prenatal protocol but it could save a baby's life, according to a Yale researcher.

Map: N.C. cities and counties begin water restrictions as drought continues

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:39:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) As the drought worsens across North Carolina and no relief in sight, some cities and counties are starting to impose mandatory water restrictions.

What the Tech: Earth Day and outdated devices

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:25:19 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, NC This Earth Day, that old junk drawer full of outdated devices could be more useful than you think. Many people assume old phones, tablets and charing cables may seem worthless, but many still have practicle uses. In this What the Tech?...

2026 Position Previews: Defensive Line

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:19:57 Z

(Panthers News) In our final position preview ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the interior defensive line prospects to gauge how they might fight in with the Panthers.

Peter Woods is "a game disruptor" who knows he can change a defense in the NFL

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:19:51 Z

(Panthers News) The Clemson defensive tackle has plenty of questions surrounding his role at the next level. But he is also confident he has plenty of answers.

Amber Alert canceled for teen in eastern North Carolina

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:15:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) Amber Alert canceled for Olivia Nicole Kimbro in Carteret County.

Season 4 of “The Way Home” premieres on Sunday

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:17 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) HOLLYWOOD, CA New journeys and revelations await the Landry family across generations. At the beginning of season four, Alice (Laflamme-Snow) is about to graduate high school, Kat (Leigh) and Elliot (Williams) dream of the next steps for their...

The Westside Fish Fry heats up this weekend

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:55:38 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Great Westside Fish Fry is a popular community and cultural event that held in Charlotte s hostoric West End. The 2026 event, titled the Final Edition, is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 , from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the...

Rise & Chime In: Would you sign a prenuptial agreement?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:48:51 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Love is in the air and apparently, so is paperwork! Before you say I do, what if your partner slides a prenup across the table are you feeling secure or slightly side-eyed? This morning, we re asking: is it just smart planning, or a...

Amber alert canceled for missing girl in North Carolina

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:45:45 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. A missing 13-year-old Morehead City girl was found safe Friday morning, officials said. An Amber Alert was issued for Olivia Nicole Kimbro on Thursday around 3 p.m. No word on who she was with, put Kimbro is currently in police...

Duke extends contract with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:40:00 Z

(Sports | Spectrum News 1) Diaz is 18-9 in two seasons with the Blue Devils, winning nine games in each.

Singer D4VD arrested in connection to murder of 14 year old

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:26:00 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) LOS ANGELES, CA- Singer D4VD has been arrested in connection to the murder of a teen whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of a Tesla. Los Angeles police say the 21-year-old singer , whose real name is David Burke, is being held without bail....

Hot finish to the week with drought and fire concerns

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:23:42 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) Friday keeps the heat wave going strong, with sunshine and highs pushing near 90. But with that dry air sticking around, there s a growing concern for fire danger across the area. Low humidity, warm temps, and even a light breeze can make it easier...

Emergency crews, CMPD responds to shooting call in north Charlotte

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:04:48 Z

(WCCB Charlotte) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Emergency crews are responded to a shooting call Friday morning. MEDIC says the call came from a home on Chalkstone Road around 5 a.m. CMPD is also on scene. Stay with us for updates as details come into the newsroom.

Early Independence Day celebration in Mount Pleasant, NC June 27 — parade, concert, fireworks

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) The Town of Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, is hosting an early Independence Day celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m. Mount Pleasant, in Cabarrus County, is about 44 minutes from the center of Charlotte. It s about a 15 minute...

City of Gastonia Fourth of July Celebration

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) The City of Gastonia is presenting a Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 111 N. South Street, Gastonia. There will be food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a free KidsZone with...

Cornelius: Symphony in the Park and Fireworks June 20

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 Z

(Charlotte On The Cheap) photo: Depositphotos The Town of Cornelius Parks & Recreation is hosting Symphony in the Park and Fireworks on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. This is a free event. Do you love outdoor concerts? They re not just for summer! Make sure to...

Residents push back as N.C. county reboots process for data center plan

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:54:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A plan to build a data center in Stokes County is back at square one after county commissioners voided a key zoning approval.

N.C. company building drone defense equipment for U.S. military

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 Z

(News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1) A Mooresville-based defense contractor is deploying equipment to the U.S. military to shoot down enemy drones overseas.