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Trump and Putin shake hands in Alaska before their summit on the war in Ukraine

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 9:26A Jeff Monheit

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska President Donald Trump and Russia s Vladimir Putin shook hands warmly at the start of their Alaska summit on Friday before heading into hours of discussions...

The Latest: Trump en route to high-stakes meeting with Putin in Alaska

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 7:58A Deeandra Michel

President Donald Trump s face-to-face high-stakes summit with President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday could determine the fate of European security as well as the...

Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract ‘extremely salacious’ Epstein comments

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 6:53A Deeandra Michel

WASHINGTON (AP) First lady Melania Trump is demanding that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. She threatens to sue if he does not....

STUDY: 66% of parents would go into debt so their kids fit in

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 6:03A Deeandra Michel

Two-thirds of parents say they are willing to go into debt to help their children fit in at school, according to a recent BadCredit.org study, revealing just how emotionally...

Charlotte Fashion Week 2025

WCCB Charlotte 8/15 5:48A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Fashion Week kicks off in less than one month! Come September Charlotte Seen will showcase local emerging designers, fashion designers, recyclable designers (Project Runway...

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With the new semester days away, students are back on campuses around N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/15 5:30A Sydney McCoy

Schools including N.C. State, Duke, UNC Wilmington and UNC Chapel Hill begin welcoming students back on to campus this week.

Shooter who attacked CDC headquarters was 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/9 11:29A Associated Press

The attack prompted a massive law enforcement response to one of the nation's most prominent public health institutions.

Student loans in SAVE plan now accumulate interest

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 1:45A Sasha Strong

A note on the Department of Education website calls the Biden era SAVE repayment plan “a renewed effort to implement illegal student loan bailouts."

Millions of student loan borrowers at risk of having wages garnished

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/2 8:54A Associated Press

TransUnion predicts that by August roughly 3 million borrowers could move into default, meaning they're 270 days past due on payments.

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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe

Creative Loafing Charlotte 8/15 4:58A Alan Watts

A capsule wardrobe is the concept of minimizing your wardrobe to only a select number of versatile pieces that perfectly fit your personal style. It’s an innovative way to...

Amidst Declining Booze Consumption, Tequila Continues to Rise

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:43A Taylor Bowler

Gen Z’s disinclination to drink as much as their millennial and Gen X predecessors is beginning to affect liquor companies’ bottom lines. Recent industry data show substantial...

DESIGN: A Custom Pirate Ship-Themed Treehouse in Landsdowne

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:25A Taylor Bowler

I m not a regular general contractor, says Mark Aymer, owner of Aymer Luxury Building and Design . I don t just seek out kitchens and bathrooms. I m a unique builder. It s why his clients hired him to...

STYLE: Magnolia Laine Owner, Sophie Dod

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:10A Taylor Bowler

Sophie Dod is just 28, but she carries herself like an industry veteran. In May 2024, she opened Magnolia Laine Charlotte , a made-to-order bridal boutique that serves brides-to-be from all over the...

At Duke Energy, He Prepares For The Worst. Here’s What He Learned Post-Helene

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 2:40A Allison Braden

In 2019 , Duke Energy s chief power grid officer, Scott Batson, decided the company should have someone who, in the words of Jason Hollifield, woke up every morning thinking about what could go wrong...

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Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon strikes tentative deal to buy Portland Trail Blazers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 10:07A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The NBA Board of Governors would have to ratify any final purchase agreement.

Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 5:57A Associated Press

The Panthers said Horn was alone in his car when the accident occurred at an intersection just outside the stadium.

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 4:00A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said he's been "ecstatic" since the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in March.

Rain-shortened MLB Speedway Classic tops Saturday sports ratings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 9:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The complete MLB Speedway Classic on FOX averaged 1,601,000 viewers over Saturday and Sunday.

And then there were 6: Browns signing Tyler Huntley due to injuries at quarterback, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 12:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Huntley will become the the sixth quarterback on the Browns roster.

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Heart attacks are increasing for younger people. One survivor is pushing for more CPR training

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/11 10:39A Sydney McCoy

Hailey Yentz had a heart attack at just 21-years-old, her friends and trainers sprinting into action, helped save her life.

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