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Popular e-bikes causing surge in injuries

WCCB Charlotte 9/14 8:02A Miles Ruder

The rising popularity of electric bikes and scooters has a group of U.S. doctors urging caution. The American College of Surgeons says it is seeing a surge in injuries across...

Rock Hill man convicted for speedway murder

WCCB Charlotte 9/14 7:00A Miles Ruder

A Rock Hill man is going to prison for killing a man during a race at Lancaster Motor Speedway. That shooting happened in August of 2022. On the night of the murder, witnesses...

Suspect captured after police officer shot in Georgia

WCCB Charlotte 9/14 3:42A WCCB Web Staff

A suspect accused of shooting and seriously injuring a police officer in Georgia has been taken into custody. On Saturday, authorities issued a Blue Alert for 26-year-old...

Unsettled weather attempts a comeback

WCCB Charlotte 9/13 9:50A Gerald Mengel

The picture-perfect weather continues on Sunday with highs in the mid 80s in the Piedmont, and the mid 70s in the High Country. It s more of the same for Monday afternoon, but...

FAA seeks $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, 2024 midair panel blowout

WCCB Charlotte 9/13 8:01A Miles Ruder

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing over safety violations, including ones related to an Alaska Airlines jetliner losing a door...

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Colorado school shooting suspect posted online about mass shootings and neo-Nazi views, report says

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 7:04A Associated Press

The local sheriff's office previously said the 16 year old was radicalized by an unspecified “extremist network" but released no details.

Blue Ridge Community College training workers to help rebuild after Helene

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/12 8:01A Jennifer Roberts

The school’s accelerated workforce program offers free training for students, preparing them for entry-level construction jobs.

Historically Black colleges and universities across U.S. on lockdown, cancel classes after threats

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 11:43A Joseph Konig

At least eight historically Black colleges and universities implemented shelter-in-place orders, shut down campus facilities and canceled classes.

Judge issues nationwide block on Trump policy that cuts off Head Start for people in U.S. illegally

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 10:51A Associated Press

A Trump administration directive intended to prevent children in the U.S. illegally from enrolling in the federally funded preschool program.

Texas A&M professor fired after video shows classroom confrontation over gender identity coursework

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 3:35A Associated Press

The firing of Melissa McCoul came after political pressure from Republican lawmakers, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who had called for her termination.

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NFL Team Bars Across Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/12 1:00A Magazine Staff

While Charlotte doesn t have bars or fan groups for every NFL team, most are represented. Find your people and where to congregate for game day. AFC EAST Buffalo Bills Tavern on the Tracks 1411 S....

Signs of a Happy Child

Charlotte Magazine 9/11 5:23A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with By Taren Coley, MD, Psychiatrist & Director of Child & Adolescent Services at HopeWay A global survey found that 73% of Americans believe raising a happy child is the most...

Smart Service in the Queen City: Why HVAC Business Software Is Elevating Charlotte Homes

Creative Loafing Charlotte 9/2 6:15A Alan Watts

In Charlotte, reliable heating and cooling isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity…

Safety Awards for Companies: Boosting Workplace Culture and Performance

Creative Loafing Charlotte 9/2 6:12A Alan Watts

Workplace safety remains one of the most critical aspects of running a successful business. Companies that prioritize employee wellbeing often find themselves with higher...

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...

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Brittany Force, 'Queen of Speed,' to retire after record-breaking season to start a family

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

Brittany Force, a two-time Top Fuel world champion, has announced her retirement at the end of the season to focus on starting a family.

Panthers had an ugly opener, but an antidote to their problems could be the Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/12 4:45A Associated Press

The Panthers (0-1) have struggled against most of the NFL over the past several seasons, but one exception is the Cardinals.

NCAA investigates 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/12 4:45A Associated Press

Cases include athletes formerly associated with Eastern Michigan, Temple, Arizona State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and Mississippi Valley.

Panthers encouraged by rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan's performance in season opener

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/11 1:05A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said McMillan is who he thought he was when the Panthers drafted him No. 8 overall.

Darian Mensah made a high-profile QB move from Tulane to Duke. Now he'll face his former program

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/11 1:00A Associated Press

Mensah helped Tulane win its first seven American Conference games last year.

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Two N.C. donors help save the life of veteran and dad, through kidney donations

Health | Spectrum News 1 9/8 1:00A Ashley Van Havere

With the help of a living donor and deceased donor, Terry Hall, a veteran and North Carolina father of three, gets to live to see his grandchildren.

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