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Two 15-Year-Olds Charged With Murder In Deadly Shooting In Shelby

WCCB Charlotte 5/10 12:01P Miles Ruder

SHELBY, N.C. Two 15-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder in connection to the deadly shooting in Shelby on Tuesday, according to the Shelby Police Department. The...

Civil War General William T. Sherman’s Sword And Other Relics To Be Auctioned Off In Ohio

WCCB Charlotte 5/10 11:50A Miles Ruder

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Bidders will fight with their dollars next week at an Ohio auction house for the sword of the Civil War Union general who led a scorched-earth campaign...

Suspect Arrested For Armed Robbery And Chase In Boone

WCCB Charlotte 5/10 11:45A Miles Ruder

BOONE, N.C. A suspect is facing charges after allegedly committing an armed robbery in a Zaxby s parking lot in Boone on Thursday afternoon, according to the Boone Police...

ACC’s Lawsuit Against Florida State Halted After North Carolina Judge Issues A Stay In The Case

WCCB Charlotte 5/10 10:13A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference s lawsuit against member school Florida State has come to a temporary halt. North Carolina Chief Business Court Judge Louis...

First Confirmed Rabies Case In Lincoln County Of 2024

WCCB Charlotte 5/10 10:00A Miles Ruder

LINCOLNTON, N.C. Lincoln County officials have confirmed the first case of rabies in the county for 2024, involving a bat. The rabid bat was found dead in a residence on...

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World record-holding Wingate University professor’s writing and legacy continue in retirement

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/10 8:30A Justin Quesinberry

Dr. Sylvia Little-Sweat broke a world record by working as an English professor at Wingate University for 60 years and one semester.

Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT, move to clear Penn and Arizona protests

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/10 3:05A Associated Press

Video showed police roaming through the MIT encampment and organizers said about 10 students had been detained.

Teacher brings inclusion to her classroom via book

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/8 10:00A Kaye Paddyfote

She hopes her work inspires students and others in her field.

House Republicans rip school leaders for retaining educators following antisemitism complaints

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/8 9:55A Ryan Chatelain

They were not satisfied when the school leaders said vaguely they had taken disciplinary action against educators but had not fired them

Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, dozens arrested

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/8 3:55A Associated Press

According to event organizers, nearly 30 people were arrested as police used pepper spray to contain the crowd.

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Buy one drink, get one free at Starbucks on Mother’s Day

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/10 11:33A Jody Mace

Starbucks is inviting you to share a drink with Mom on Mother s Day. On May 12, 2024, buy any handcrafted beverage (any size) and enjoy a second beverage for FREE at participating Starbucks cafés. The...

Carolina Bark Fest May 18 at Langtree LKN

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/10 6:31A Jody Mace

Carolina Bark Fest is a free event on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Langtree Lake Norman, 150 Landings Drive, Mooresville, North Carolina. Shop from around 25 vendors. Most will...

Experience Midwood Market + Art Crawl

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/10 2:32A Jody Mace

The first Experience Midwood Market and Art Crawl takes place Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 12 to 5 p.m. throughout the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina. Local artists, musicians...

Armenian Festival June 14-16

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/9 11:19P Jody Mace

St. Sarkis Armenian Church , at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, is holding its annual Armenian Food Festival Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 16, 2024. Friday: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p .m....

Taste of Charlotte June 7 to 9

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/9 10:51P Jody Mace

Photo: Mace Publishing, LLC Taste of Charlotte , a three-day festival in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, spotlights area restaurants and food vendors. The festival also features three stages of live...

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Xavier Legette had a singular focus in the offseason, that he's now brought to the Panthers

Panthers News 5/10 11:23A

The Panthers first round receiver is a big body, working to prove he can move like a lithe receiver.

Notebook: Class is in session as Panthers take the field for rookie minicamp

Panthers News 5/10 8:38A

The Panthers had their full draft class and a contingent of UDFAs on the field Friday to kick off rookie minicamp.

Panthers make roster moves, including signing 18 undrafted free agents

Panthers News 5/10 4:06A

The team made a series of roster moves on Friday before rookie minicamp, releasing seven players and signing 18 undrafted rookie free agents.

Hurricanes make change in net, go to Pyotr Kochetkov for Game 3 against the Rangers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/9 10:30A Associated Press

Frederik Andersen to rest as Canes face 0-2 deficit.

Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/9 4:30A Daniel Gray

Lee becomes the 12th head coach in Hornets history.

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Ranch Home in Popular Villages of Leacroft!

Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group 5/2 7:43A Ray Maxwell

10515 Worsley LaneCharlotte NC 282693bd, 2ba, 1630sqft, .23 acresOffered @ 369,900**COMING SOON!** Welcome to this fabulous ranch with split-bedroom plan in the highly...

Charming Cottage in Great Location!

Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group 4/30 10:12A Ray Maxwell

238 Glenn Street NW Concord NC 280252bd, 2ba, 1,111sqft, .15 acres Offered @ $300,000 Follow the original historic stone steps to this one-of-a-kind beautifully transformed...

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