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Nonprofit raises money to help families struggling after the pandemic

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 10:58A Jenna Rae Gaertner

The Exchange Family Center hosted a pickleball fundraiser.

Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:24A Miles Ruder

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an...

Marine Dies Following Training Incident In Carteret County

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:07A Miles Ruder

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. A Marine died following a training incident on Thursday afternoon in Carteret County, officials said. It happened during a training exercise on April 18th....

Gaston County Dad Will Take His Kids To Disney World With $100,000 Win

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:49A Miles Ruder

RALEIGH Adrin Anthony of Kings Mountain has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning. We are planning to take our kids...

Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Elementary School

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:38A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A student brought an unloaded firearm to an elementary school in east Charlotte on Friday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced. The...

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Department of Education issues new Title IX protections against sex discrimination

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/19 12:00A Susan Carpenter

The Department of Education's Title IX final rule requires schools to take prompt action to end sex discrimination in their activities and programs.

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.

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420 Come and Play All Day at Get Me Some Green (and more)

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/20 2:35A Jody Mace

Get Me Some Green , at 3555-1 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews, NC, offers CBD, plant-based medicines, Deltas and more. It also hosts many events. Find a complete list of...

420 Day Events and Deals

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/19 10:22A Jody Mace

Image: Depositphotos 420 Day is an unofficial day on April 20 celebrating cannabis culture. Here in North Carolina, the legality is a complicated issue, but there are many products that are available...

Smashburger offers special 4 for $20 burger bundle on 4/20

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/19 9:45A Jody Mace

Smashburger wants to satisfy any hunger you might have on 4/20 On April 20, 2024, enjoy four Classic Smash Burgers (single patty only) for just $20 at participating locations. Photo courtesy of...

Free kids’ workshops at Home Depot and Lowe’s

Charlotte On The Cheap 4/19 7:05A Jody Mace

Lowe s Kids Workshops and The Home Depot Kids Workshops are both fun, in-person workshops that give kids a chance to build a simple (usually seasonal) toy or accessory. The workshops, which are free,...

Essential Components of Aircraft Maintenance: A Deep Dive into Hydraulic Fluids

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/19 4:50A Alan Watts

Aircraft maintenance is a meticulous and crucial aspect of aviation safety, with hydraulic systems playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations. Among the various components that keep aircraft...

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Ask The Old Guy: We will, we will mock you

Panthers News 4/19 10:05A

So much talking. Now we're within a week of some actual doing. It will be good to get past mock drafts and onto actual ones. But you had plenty of questions, draft and...

Jersey numbers for new arrivals announced

Panthers News 4/19 5:30A

The Panthers have assigned numbers to the guys who arrived in free agency and trades this offseason, including a few new looks.

UNC Charlotte stadium getting a $60M makeover

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 5:30A Daniel Gray

The UNC board of governors approved the move Thursday

NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 4:00A Associated Press

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now.

Panthers have many needs entering NFL draft, but no first-round pick after trading for Bryce Young

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 3:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers had the worst record in the league last season, so they have a long laundry list of draft needs.

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