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3 firefighters injured in two-alarm Charlotte house fire

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 4:46A Daniel Gray

All three firefighters suffered serious injuries, but are expected to be okay, according to the social media post.

CSX profit drops 10% despite railroad delivering 3% more freight in first quarter

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 4:10A Associated Press

The Jacksonville, Florida-based railroad said Wednesday that it earned $893 million, or 46 cents per share, in the first three months of the year.

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits holds steady as labor market remains strong

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/18 3:50A Associated Press

Unemployment claims for the week ending April 13 were unchanged from the previous week's 212,000.

CMPD Officer Becoming Known As “The Singing Cop”

WCCB Charlotte 4/18 3:30A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD Officer, Kelvin Moore is sworn to protect and serve. But, he was born to sing. Moore first sang for the department on the night of his first shift. He...

Feeling Like Summer… For Now

WCCB Charlotte 4/17 10:37P James Scott

Get ready for the hottest day we ve seen so far in 2024. This Thursday is off to a mild start as lows are only dipping into the 50s and 60s this morning. Temperatures will...

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Nonprofit helps childhood literacy with free tutoring

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/16 7:30A Jenna Rae Gaertner

Read and Feed helps kids create personal libraries to encourage reading.

Latinx leader weighs in on a new education report

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 12:15P Anissa Lopez

Latinx leader at N.C. State shares his thoughts on a new report surrounding education.

Testimony in USC case before labor relations board administrative judge could be wrapping up

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 9:45A Associated Press

Once testimony is completed, the judge’s decision will take at least a couple of months.

Biomanufacturing center at N.C. State helping to meet growing workforce demand

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 1:30A Kyleigh Panetta

Employment at N.C. biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites is expected to reach 40,000 jobs by 2026.

White House announces another $7.4 billion in student debt cancellation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/12 1:30A David Mendez

So far, 4.3 million Americans have received $153 billion in debt relief under Biden.

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‘It is never easy’: Popular Rock Hill bakery closing its doors after less than 3 years

CharlotteFive 4/18 4:09A Chyna Blackmon

Here’s why a local doughnut shop near Charlotte is closing up shop less than three years after opening.

Earth Day at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/18 2:31A Jody Mace

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, is hosting an Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It s included in regular...

Earth Day in Mooresville

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/18 2:23A Jody Mace

Town of Mooresville is hosting a free, family-friendly Earth Day event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Selma Burke Recreation Center, 781 Agape Dr,...

Free admission to The Mint Museum for children starting May 1

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/18 2:01A Jody Mace

The Mint Museum has announced that thanks to funds raised at Charlotte Ballet s 2024 Dancing with the Stars Gala, children can visit The Mint Museum free for a year. Mint Museum Uptown. Photo: Mace...

CLT Taco Week April 19-28: $4 specialty tacos and a chance to win prizes

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/18 12:11A Jody Mace

Photo: Depositphotos Charlotte Taco Week is from April 19-28, 2024. During this time, some of the Charlotte area s favorite taco joints will be offering $4 specialty tacos. Download your CLT Taco Week...

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Over 20 pickleball courts to open in Burlington in September

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/18 12:30A Sasha Strong

Burlington joins many cities across the state serving up new facilities for fans of the sport.

Notebook: Coaching staff, front office drew key free agents here

Panthers News 4/17 8:53A

From A'Shawn Robinson's thoughts on Bryce Young, to free agency motivations, here's what Robinson, Josey Jewell and Dane Jackson had to say on Wednesday.

This year's NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011. That trend figures to...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/17 8:01A Associated Press

Future drafts will stop having those older prospects as the college players who were on campus during the pandemic finally exhaust their eligibility.

With a "good foundation" in place, Panthers are ready to see where O-line and Bryce Young can go

Panthers News 4/16 9:26A

If the offensive line is the foundation to any team, then the Panthers feel they have a solid one. Now, as offseason work kicks up, they want to see where Bryce Young can take...

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/16 4:07A Associated Press

Ratings are up, attendance is on track for a record and revenue is at an all-time high — an estimated $6.2 billion annually.

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