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Everyday Heroes: N.C. Reading Service marks 40 years helping the community

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/5 7:45A Kyleigh Panetta

A reading service is a resource where people read newspapers and more aloud for the benefit of the blind, vision impaired or print impaired.

Former Vice President Pence Files Paperwork Launching 2024 Presidential Bid In Challenge To Trump

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 7:17A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump , just two years after...

Suspect In Natalee Holloway Disappearance To Be Extradited From Peru To US This Week

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 7:07A Associated Press

LIMA, Peru (AP) The Peruvian government on Monday said the main suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway will be extradited this week to...

Protecting Charlotte's shrinking tree canopy

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 6/5 6:15A Nick Buffo

Charlotte is losing over three football fields a day worth of trees, according to a 2019 study.

Gaston County Mugshots June 4th

WCCB Charlotte 6/5 4:54A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Sunday, June 4th. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Private school enrollment on the rise in North Carolina

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/5 1:15A Alexis Bell

Enrollment has increased more since the pandemic than it had in the previous decade.

Durham 10-year-old advocates for accessibility, inclusivity in education

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/4 6:04A Sarah Rudlang

Ten-year-old Harrison Gattis shares both inspiration and a tool to help people of all abilities learn.

Meet the 14-year-old who won the Scripps National Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/2 10:24A Associated Press

Dev Shah of Largo, Florida, is the champion.

Florida teen Dev Shah wins National Spelling Bee

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/1 5:23P Associated Press

His winning word was “psammophile.”

Biden warns of AI, Russian aggression at Air Force graduation; trips and falls after speech

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/1 10:50A Joseph Konig

As he was handing out diplomas, the president took a hard fall onto his hands and knees. The White House says he's "fine" after tripping over sandbag.

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Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo Releases All-New Summer Menu

Creative Loafing Charlotte 6/5 6:14A Alan Watts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo Releases All-New Summer Menu …

Unleash Your Adventurous Spirit: The Ultimate Guide To Outdoor Activities On Your Next Vacation

Creative Loafing Charlotte 6/5 5:26A Alan Watts

Are you tired of spending your vacations cooped up indoors, glued to a screen?…

This North Carolina destination ranks among nation’s top places to visit ‘on a budget’

CharlotteFive 6/5 3:14A Simone Jasper

Here’s why it was recognized as a fun — yet affordable — vacation spot.

North Carolina country music superstar Luke Combs has added a second show in Charlotte

CLTure 6/5 3:01A CLTure

By CLTure June 5, 2023 After selling out his Stadium tour date at Bank of America Stadium soon after it was announced in September, the Queen City-born, former Appalachian...

Charlotte’s East Side Electric Coffee Shop

Charlotte Magazine 6/5 2:42A Tess Allen

I m at the far end of the west side coffee shop when they enter, dripping cool: His thick, dark beard and retro brow-line glasses set off his camel-colored beanie, flannel shirt, and dark pants and...

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Roger Craig, former MLB pitcher and manager who was World Series fixture, dies at 93

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 6:37A Associated Press

A spokesperson for the Giants said the team was informed by a family member that Craig died Sunday in San Diego following a short illness.

Veteran Shaq Thompson shares why he stayed at Carolina

Panthers News 6/5 2:41A Augusta Stone

The Panthers' linebacker is heading into his ninth year here, and he dove into what made him want to stick around this offseason.

Luke Combs adds second show to Bank of America Stadium tour stop in Charlotte

Panthers News 6/5 2:04A

Country music star and the Carolinas’ own Luke Combs added another date at Bank of America Stadium to his world tour. He'll play shows in Charlotte July 14-15.

No. 1 Wake Forest dominant, joins Oral Roberts and 7 others moving on in NCAA Tournament

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/5 2:00A Associated Press

No. 1 national seed Wake Forest completed one of the most dominant runs through an NCAA Tournament regional Sunday.

Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/3 10:43A Associated Press

The launch event included free CPR training for more than 1,000 people.

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Uptown, Downtown…Whatever You Call Charlotte’s Center City…It ROCKS!

Homes for Sale By The Maxwell House Group 6/2 3:48A Debe Maxwell

Uptown Charlotte NC Charlotte s Most Walkable Community Charlotte s Downtown has gone from looking down to an Uptown filled with vitality and growth!  Walkability is the best...

Highlights from the Relocation Director’s Council 2023 Spring Meeting: Learn, Grow, Achieve, and...

Blog | Dickens Mitchener 6/1 12:17P chorton

The Relocation Director s Council (RDC) recently concluded its annual Spring meeting in Dallas, TX, marking a significant event for professionals in the mobility industry. This year s gathering...

Kick-Off Summer With These June Events In Charlotte 2023

Blog | Dickens Mitchener 5/26 5:32A chorton

Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina, where June is filled with exciting events for families and single people alike. Whether you re looking for family-friendly activities or...

Neighborhood of the Month: Elizabeth

Blog | Dickens Mitchener 5/23 1:58P chorton

Welcome to Elizabeth, one of Charlotte’s most unique and sought-after neighborhoods. Elizabeth exudes historic charm with its turn-of-the-century bungalow homes, quaint shops and restaurants. Anyone...

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ESPN anchor returns home to N.C. to host V Foundation gala

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 5:20A Patrick Thomas

Jay Harris will co-host the fundraiser for cancer research in Raleigh on Saturday.

Maker of anti-addiction drug Suboxone reaches $102.5 million settlement over antitrust claims

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/3 4:55A Associated Press

The company agrees to pay $102.5 million to 41 states and the District of Columbia.

Mandy Cohen, the face of N.C.’s COVID response, reportedly picked to head CDC

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/2 7:00A Charles Duncan

Dr. Mandy Cohen is reported to be President Joe Biden’s top pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Survey finds anti-LGBTQ bills impact youth's mental health

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/1 5:21P Estephany Escobar

The survey says youth report poor mental health due to bills.

U.S. teen birth rates hit new record low last year

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/1 7:50A Ryan Chatelain

There were 13.5 births per 1,000 15- to 19-year-old females, down 3% from the previous year.

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