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‘Weapons’ regains the top spot as the summer box office winds down

WCCB Charlotte 8/31 10:15A Miles Ruder

LOS ANGELES (AP) Weapons found its way back on top during the Labor Day weekend, culminating a summer box office that s likely to fall right below meeting last year s...

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 8/31 10:00A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week features performances from rock bands, including Simple Plan with 3OH!3, Bowling for Soup, and Lolo, and Breaking Benjamin...

Steering clear of road rage

WCCB Charlotte 8/31 8:18A WCCB Web Staff

It is a problem and one many of us often witness while driving. Road rage is uncontrolled anger or aggressive behavior behind the wheel, and it not only impacts the driver s...

1 hurt in south Charlotte house fire

WCCB Charlotte 8/31 7:44A Miles Ruder

An investigation is underway after one person was hurt in a south Charlotte house fire. It happened around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night at a home on Stallions Glen Lane. The fire...

Bicyclist killed in Indian Land

WCCB Charlotte 8/31 7:34A Miles Ruder

A 78-year-old man is dead in Indian Land after he was hit by a car while riding a bike. It happened Thursday near the intersection of Highway 160 and Calvin Hall Road. The...

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Some colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students' stress and anxiety

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/28 8:28A Associated Press

Eckerd College in Florida, MIT and the University of Northern Colorado are among the schools that allow them.

AI-driven private school expanding to North Carolina as public schools explore classroom...

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/25 1:30A Rob Wu

Just two hours of class? A new AI-driven school is coming to North Carolina as public schools explore artificial intelligence.

Photos: 2025 back-to-school photo submissions

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/22 5:30A Daniel Gray

Before you grab your lunchbox and hop on the bus, be sure to capture a first-day photo!

Eliminating the stigma: Food program ensures all Durham students get fed

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/22 12:00A Daniel Gray

The school district is among a few in the state with county-wide participation.

South Piedmont Community College's forensics program booms as new president takes lead

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/18 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

A booming forensics program and a growing student body are setting the stage for a new era at South Piedmont Community College.

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The Lonely Brewery In University City

Charlotte Magazine 8/25 4:27A Greg Lacour

Armored Cow Brewing sits alone in its pasture. Around it, within a shopping center in the crook of Interstate 85 and West W.T. Harris Boulevard, are the kinds of big-box retail outlets that for...

The Charlotte Couple Behind Gardener in Love

Charlotte Magazine 8/25 4:14A Lauren Bulla

As you pull up to Brian and Tyler Gainey s 1940s bungalow in Revolution Park, you ll see a hand-built planter box that spans the length of the deck. The black fence contrasts with the vibrant greenery...

This Fall Exhibition At McColl Center Honors More Than Its Historic Building

Charlotte Magazine 8/25 3:55A Greg Lacour

McColl Center will kick off a two-month exhibit Sept. 20 that, on its surface, celebrates a pair of significant milestones for one of Charlotte s most distinctive and sometimes underappreciated arts...

These North Carolina Waterfalls Are Worth A Trip To The Mountains

Charlotte Magazine 8/25 3:24A Taylor Bowler

One of the pleasures of living in a state with mountains and abundant rainfall is its array of waterfalls 817, according to the World Waterfall Database . (Yes, that exists.) Most cascade over rock...

Charlotte’s Role in Surgical Care Across North Carolina

Charlotte Magazine 8/20 6:20A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with Novant Health : Successful surgery can do more than solve a medical problem it can give someone their life back. At Novant Health , transformations like that happen every day...

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Fiery texts from Michael Jordan, NASCAR executives disclosed in NASCAR antitrust battle

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:51A Associated Press

The hearing on Thursday revealed heated exchanges, including expletive-laden emails and texts.

Panthers look for continued growth from third-year QB Bryce Young after strong finish last season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 5:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers remain in rebuild mode, focusing on growth rather than immediate Super Bowl contention.

Steve Newmark has made the shift from auto racing executive to North Carolina's AD-in-waiting

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/28 5:00A Associated Press

Newmark spent 15 years as RFK Racing team president before becoming UNC's designated successor to become the school's new athletic director next year.

UNC's Belichick tells players that Hulu will feature Tar Heels program in a show this fall

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/25 7:19A Associated Press

The season-long show will "showcase our football program," the Tar Heels coach tells players.

NASCAR's playoffs begin with no clear favorite, Larson as top seed, Reddick happy just to make...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/25 6:45A Associated Press

No single team has emerged as the favorite as NASCAR heads to Darlington Raceway for Sunday's playoff opener.

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Lenoir County confirms case of West Nile virus in resident

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/26 7:00A Justin Pryor

Officials said the resident had been exposed to bites from an infected mosquito, which is how the disease is most commonly spread.

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