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One Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting In Gaston County

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 9:16A WCCB Web Staff

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Gastonia on Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened on South King Street. An officer is hurt, but there s no word on...

'Lupus thriver' works to educate others about autoimmune disease

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 5/18 8:09A Siobhan Riley

May is Lupus Awareness Month.

Body Camera Video Shows Aftermath Of Deadly Bus Crash

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 7:21A Miles Ruder

MARION CO., FL Newly-released body camera video shows deputies and firefighters arriving on the scene of a deadly crash in Marion County, Florida earlier this week. The wreck...

I-485 Express Lanes Project Delayed, To Be Completed In 2025

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 7:16A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The I-485 express lanes project has been delayed and now isn t scheduled to be completed until the spring of 2025 at the earliest. The express lanes were...

TSA Predicts Record-Breaking Travel Season

WCCB Charlotte 5/18 6:50A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The unofficial start to summer is right around the corner, and early forecasts are pointing toward a season filled with travel, as TSA expects to set new...

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DPS group helping Latine students reach for the stars

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/17 3:00A Anissa Lopez

LEAL, a Durham Public Schools group, is helping Latine students reach their full potential.

Schools across North Carolina deal with teacher attrition

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/17 1:45A Anissa Lopez

The annual State of the Teaching Profession in North Carolina report shows an increase in teacher attrition rates.

California university president put on leave after announcing agreement with pro-Palestinian group

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/16 9:00A Associated Press

The message by Sonoma State University President Ming-Tung “Mike” Lee was issued “without the appropriate approvals,” said the CSU system chancellor.

'A symptom of other problems': Biden administration targets chronic school absenteeism

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/15 10:55A Ryan Chatelain

The White House announced steps it's taking to improve attendance.

Franklin County Schools moves forward with decision to get rid of librarians

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/14 5:45A Patrick Thomas

Librarians in the Franklin County Schools system will be moved out of libraries if the budget is approved next week.

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Should You Consider a Hybrid? Exploring the Pros and Cons of Hybrid Cars

Creative Loafing Charlotte 5/18 9:00A Alan Watts

In the realm of automotive innovation, hybrid cars have emerged as a compelling option for eco-conscious consumers…

Fifth Annual Lavender Bloom Festival at Dallas Lavender Lane, with U-pick lavender June 15-16

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 1:38A Jody Mace

Dallas Lavender Lane , at 937 Old Willis School Road, in Dallas, is hosting its fifth annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 15-16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Find details as they re...

Charlotte Pride Parade and Festival August 17-18

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/18 12:05A Jody Mace

Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade are returning to Uptown Charlotte August 17 and 18, 2024, with Charlotte Pride Week events leading up to the main event. August August 9 to 16, 2024: Charlotte...

NC BeachBlast Festival in Kings Mountain

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/17 10:26P Jody Mace

The City of Kings Mountain brings the Beach back to downtown as the NC Beach Blast Festival comes to Patriots Park, 220 S. Railroad Avenue, Saturday, August 17, 2024. This...

Waxhaw’s Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Charlotte On The Cheap 5/17 10:09P Jody Mace

The Town of Waxhaw is hosting its annual Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Downtown Park, 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC. Learn about other Juneteenth...

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Best of social: Keep Pounding Day

Panthers News 5/18 2:18A

Panthers players, coaches, and staff went across the Carolinas for the annual day of volunteering and working in our communities.

Scottie Scheffler tees off after early morning arrest

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/17 5:18A Associated Press

Scheffler was released from the Louisville jail just before 9 a.m. and began playing just after 10 a.m.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson trade insults as they hype planned summer fight in Texas

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/17 2:18A Associated Press

The former heavyweight champion will be 58 on July 20, when the fight is set for AT&T Stadium.

Panthers will face the New York Giants in regular season game in Germany

Panthers News 5/15 1:36A

The Panthers will head to Munich this season, facing the Giants, as the fan base grows in Germany.

New bill would let international student-athletes benefit from NIL

Sports | Spectrum News 1 5/14 11:15A Reuben Jones

A new bill in Congress would open the floodgates for international athletes.

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'Lupus thriver' works to educate others about autoimmune disease

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/18 8:09A Siobhan Riley

May is Lupus Awareness Month.

Professionals urging parents to check for head lice as cases surge

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/16 3:45A Alexis Bell

Professionals urge parents to check their kids weekly for head lice.

'You can still live life to the fullest': N.C. woman shares cancer treatment journey and hopes to...

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/8 11:00A Jordan Kudisch

Cancer patient still finds a reason to smile

Cultural shift: Breaking down barriers in Asian American mental health

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/8 10:30A Rob Wu

AAPI mental health counselor tackles mental health stigma.

Inquiries for weight loss medications increasing

Health | Spectrum News 1 5/6 3:00A Alexis Bell

More people are looking to medications to help with weight loss. But, a doctor we talked to says they are not for everyone.

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