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Arrest made in major fentanyl bust

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 8:00A Miles Ruder

A four-month operation between police and the North Carolina SBI led to a major fentanyl bust in Gastonia. The investigation targeted drug sales across the Gastonia area....

Panthers will sell ‘raccoon-inspired’ sandwich

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 7:11A Miles Ruder

If you re at a Panthers game this season and feeling hungry, you ll have a new raccoon-inspired option. Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette went viral after munching on a...

Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split estimated $1.8 billion jackpot

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 6:18A Miles Ruder

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Powerball players in Missouri and Texas won the estimated $1.8 billion jackpot on Saturday, overcoming astronomical odds to end the lottery game s...

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Panthers and Jaguars expect improvements from revamped defenses in season opener

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 3:27A Miles Ruder

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Although much of the focus remains on quarterbacks and former No. 1 overall draft picks Bryce Young and Trevor Lawrence, the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars have an...

Bill Belichick earns first win as college head coach as North Carolina defeats Charlotte 20-3

WCCB Charlotte 9/7 1:04A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Gio Lopez threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to Chris Culliver on the first possession, Davion Gause ran for a 12-yard score and Bill Belichick got his first win as a college head...

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White House's review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/7 9:15A Associated Press

President Donald Trump's review at the Smithsonian could influence how history is taught in classrooms around the country.

Moms' careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/4 2:35A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Mothers are especially likely to say school transportation needs have interfered with their jobs and opportunities.

Investment into North Carolina community colleges continues across the state

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/4 1:15A Zyneria Byrd

Community colleges have seen an increase in students, which has also led to an increase in investments being made into these institutions.

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.

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After Helene, What Remains Of The Linville Gorge?

Charlotte Magazine 9/2 3:32A Ryan Fagan

Near the end of an exhausting day on my first visit to Linville Gorge almost two decades ago, I walked up to a massive granite boulder that rested on the bedrock about 15 feet off the river. I stopped...

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...

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Michael Jordan's NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/3 2:00A Associated Press

The teams have responded to NASCAR's decision not to redistribute charters while the case proceeds.

Belichick's college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/2 12:45A Associated Press

TCU beat UNC 48-14 on Monday night. The Tar Heels scored a touchdown on the first possession, but then the Horned Frogs scored 41 straight points.

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.

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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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