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Rain chances rise after a stretch of heat and drier weather

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 10:07A Gerald Mengel

Summer is in full swing over the next two days with high temperatures in the low to mid 90s across the Piedmont, and the lower 80s in the High Country. Rain chances through...

Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League World Series

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 8:48A Miles Ruder

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo, representing the Southeast region, is...

East Coast Amtrak Upgrades

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 7:52A Miles Ruder

In just weeks, Amtrak will be getting a major upgrade on the East Coast, but there s still one thing missing: a cross-country route from New York to L.A. A long awaited...

Insurance premiums to rise for NC state workers

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 5:30A Miles Ruder

North Carolina state leaders voted to raise health insurance premiums next year for state workers, that includes teachers. Now, the North Carolina Association of Education is...

Hurricane Erin reaches Category 5 strength

WCCB Charlotte 8/16 2:55A James Scott

MIAMI After undergoing rapid strengthening overnight Friday into Saturday, Hurricane Erin is now a Category 5 storm with core winds approaching 160 mph. Erin is the first major Category 3+ Atlantic...

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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."

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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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