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Top Stories: ➊ – ‘It is never easy’: Popular Rock Hill bakery closing its doors after less than 3 years (Thursday), ➋ – A new location of this Italian market is bringing pasta, sweets to downtown Matthews (Friday), ➌ – These are 5 must-visit restaurants in Charlotte, according to Travel + Leisure (Monday), ➍ – Modern Mexican spot at Charlotte’s Monarch Market expanding to Rock Hill food hall (Wednesday), ➎ – A banh mi chain expanding all over the country is opening a location in Charlotte, too (Wednesday)

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Singer using platform to inspire survivors of sexual assault

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/25 2:45A Jennifer Roberts

Sexual violence is something that affects millions of Americans.

Sunny and Pleasant Thursday

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 12:49A Nicole Madden

AM Headlines: Sunny and pleasant today Wedge sets up Friday Warm and settled weekend Storms return next week Discussion: Cold front settling south of the region this morning....

Gov. Cooper seeks to halt GOP's favored policies as legislature resumes

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/25 12:30A Associated Press

Cooper offered his last budget recommendation as governor before the House and Senate gaveled in their daily floor meetings at midday.

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.

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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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Cheslie Kryst’s mother opens up about finishing the book about her daughter’s life

CharlotteFive 4/25 12:00A Chyna Blackmon

In her new memoir finished up and published by her mother, Cheslie Kryst tells the story of her life in her own words.

A New York-owned pizzeria is open in Fort Mill — but don’t call it NY-style. Why?

CharlotteFive 4/24 11:30P Michael Burgess

Two New Yorkers met — and fell in love — at a California pizzeria 20 years ago. This is how they ended up with a restaurant in the Carolinas.

After a 2.5 year run, Good Life Organic Kitchen in Fort Mill will close its doors

CharlotteFive 4/24 11:00P Michael Burgess

“I love our food as much as anyone, and hope that we’ve planted the seeds for more healthy and nutritious food establishments here in Fort Mill.”

Could Taylor Swift perform in Charlotte? Why Swifties think she’s prepping a surprise show

CharlotteFive 4/24 11:37A Chyna Blackmon

Several Easter eggs are pointing to a possible appearance at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

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.

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Minicamp notebook: Dave Canales balancing practice reps and draft prep

Panthers News 4/24 9:49A

The Panthers coach was running around getting a workout, and then immediately shifting gears to final work on prospects. Plus more from Wednesday's voluntary minicamp.

How to watch, listen, and livestream: The 2024 NFL Draft

Panthers News 4/24 9:23A

Here's how to tune in to this week's NFL Draft.

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...

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