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Mountains therapy camp where boy died disputes health department report

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/24 11:00A Elizabeth Townsend

The therapy camp called a DHHS deficiencies report "inaccurate and misleading." A camper died there in February.

How N.C. lawmakers voted on foreign aid, potential TikTok ban

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/24 10:52A Reuben Jones

It was a critical weekend in the House of Representatives, which passed four key pieces of legislation. This is how North Carolina lawmakers voted.

N.C. budget has $1.4B in unexpected revenue. Could teachers benefit?

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/24 9:45A Kyleigh Panetta

The North Carolina General Assembly short session started Wednesday.

100-Year-Old British D-Day Veteran Dies Before He Can Honor Fallen Comrades One More Time

WCCB Charlotte 4/24 9:38A Miles Ruder

LONDON (AP) British army veteran Bill Gladden, who survived a glider landing on D-Day and a bullet that tore through his ankle a few days later, wanted to return to France for the 80th anniversary of...

NCAE Statement On Governor Cooper’s Proposed Budget

WCCB Charlotte 4/24 8:47A Jack Hale

RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina Association of Educators released the following statement in regards to Governor Cooper s proposed state budget: Every day, educators across...

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N.C. budget has $1.4B in unexpected revenue. Could teachers benefit?

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 9:45A Kyleigh Panetta

The North Carolina General Assembly short session started Wednesday.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 2:12A Associated Press

Republican lawmakers in about two dozen states have filed bills seeking to restrict DEI initiatives this year.

Opportunity Scholarship expansion falls short for some families

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 11:30A Mary Helen Jones

Only some families received vouchers after the program received new funding.

North Carolina campuses team up for unique renewable energy partnership

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 5:45A Jennifer Roberts

Nine colleges are joining forces to get a new solar facility online.

More than 150 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at NYU campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 2:12A Louis Finley

NYPD officers in riot gear were seen by NY1 crews restraining the protesters with zip ties and taking them onto police buses stationed nearby.

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New Mooresville taco spot inspired by Spanish summers and a love for Pablo Picasso

CharlotteFive 4/24 7:16A Heidi Finley

Scoop: Lake Norman’s Merino Mill — known for its foodie finds — has a new taqueria with flavors including The Carolina, black bean crumble, barbacoa.

Whiskey+Wax: All vinyl dance party with a live act

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/24 6:16A Jody Mace

Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. , at 610 Anderson Street (in the upper reaches of NoDa), is Mecklenburg County s oldest distillery. It has a bar that features cocktails and food. Once a month, Great...

Miami doughnut shop looks to Ballantyne and Plaza Midwood for next Charlotte sites

CharlotteFive 4/24 4:58A Catherine Muccigrosso

The Florida-based chain is known for artisanal doughnuts and using locally-sourced ingredients.

Nominations Open for 2024 Charlotte Top Workplaces

Charlotte Magazine 4/24 4:17A Charlotte Magazine Staff

If you have a great workplace, here is your chance to shout about it. Earn recognition as a Top Workplace in the Charlotte metro area. For the 10th year, employers in the...

LKN Cars and Coffee

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/24 3:31A Jody Mace

LKN Cars and Coffee is a monthly event that takes place the 4th Saturday of each month, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Merino Mill Mooresville, 500 South Main Street, Mooresville,...

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QB Bryce Young excited about 'new faces' in Carolina after team's 2-15 season in 2023

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/24 4:00A Associated Press

Whether or not they help Young take a much-needed step forward after going 2-14 as a rookie starter in 2023 remains to be seen.

Austin Corbett's move to center has seemed "inevitable"

Panthers News 4/24 1:31A

The veteran lineman was moved inside with the acquisition of a pair of top free agents, but the qualities that got him to the NFL have seemingly pointed him here for years.

For Dave Canales, his first practice was one to remember

Panthers News 4/23 9:24A

The rookie head coach grinned and admitted it was "cool" to be the guy with the whistle, but he also worked his way methodically and intentionally through his first session of...

Bryce Young ready to get back to work, grow as a leader

Panthers News 4/23 1:37A

The second-year quarterback will lead his team onto the field for voluntary minicamp today with a new coaching staff, and he'll do it with an awareness of the steps he needs...

‘Show my passion’: Gaston County senior is a critical thinker on the field and classroom

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/22 10:00A Jason Brown

She was presented with a $1,000 scholarship award that was given to her by State Sen. Brad Overcash.

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Less sugar and salt is on the menu for school meals under new USDA rules

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/24 4:45A Susan Carpenter

New nutrition standards will phase in gradually starting in Fall 2025.

Remnants of bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, FDA says

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/24 3:46A Associated Press

The agency stressed that the material is inactivated and that the findings “do not represent actual virus that may be a risk to consumers.”

Triad Health Project helps bring testing for sexual health to every corner of the state

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/24 1:00A Sydney McCoy

The clinic provides free testing in Guilford County and is bringing Telehealth across N.C.

Looking at the need for more support during Occupational Therapy Month

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/22 11:30A Anissa Lopez

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Spectrum News 1 spoke with an occupational therapist about their job and the challenges they see in their field.

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/20 11:14A Associated Press

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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