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New program protecting eastern hellbenders from extinction

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/26 9:52A Caroline King

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced an initiative to repair and protect these giant salamanders’ habitats.

'Bruised ... not broken': Spectrum News Anchor Justin Quesinberry, western N.C. native, reflects on...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/26 9:30A Justin Quesinberry

A year since the storm struck western North Carolina, Spectrum News Anchor Justin Quesinberry shares his own experience reckoning with Helene.

He was an N.C. mortgage loan officer. Now Ben Griffin is in the Ryder Cup

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/26 7:00A Associated Press

The Chapel Hill native has had two PGA Tour wins this year and is No. 11 in the world golf ranking.

Charlotte train stabbing spurs outcry over Black-on-white violence, but data shows such occurrences...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/26 6:42A Associated Press

Data shows that in most U.S. communities, victims of violence and offenders are usually the same race or ethnicity.

SBI investigating in custody death following east Charlotte traffic stop

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 6:35A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The SBI is investigating an in custody death after a man detained by CMPD died after having a medical episode in the back of a police vehicle. On Friday,...

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Reflecting and looking ahead: UNC Asheville hosts 3-day symposium a year after Helene

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/24 12:00A Jennifer Roberts

UNC Asheville is hosting a three-day symposium to help the community reflect, rebuild and imagine the future after Helene.

School district finds strategic ways to fill vacancies

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/23 12:00P Estephany Escobar

Kannapolis City Schools is filling vacancies with retirees, teacher assistants and substitute teachers.

‘Together we are stronger’: Elon University and Queens University Charlotte announce historic merger...

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/17 4:00A Jennifer Roberts

The merger is expected to be complete in summer of 2026.

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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 6:04A Associated Press

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

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A List of Haunted Houses and Trails in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/24 12:00A Magazine Staff

Haunted houses and trails in and around Charlotte aren t for the faint at heart. Take your kids along for a good scare, or leave them behind and get a good fright. Locations...

Tips & Tricks For Picture Perfect Porches This Fall

Charlotte Magazine 9/22 3:56A Taylor Bowler

Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. We came from the...

Dining or Dogs: A Hard Choice For Charlotte Breweries

Charlotte Magazine 9/22 3:46A Greg Lacour

I spy three dogs in the taproom on a scorching Saturday afternoon in mid-July: a Lab mix in the corner near the to-go fridge; a Dalmatian who trots over to check out the merch table; and a timid,...

Kid-Friendly Restaurants In Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/22 3:10A Taylor Bowler

Finding a restaurant in Charlotte that keeps both kids and adults happy can feel like a tall order. These spots serve up reliably good eats in a family-friendly atmosphere. Viva Chicken Multiple...

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14 former N.C. State athletes file lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/18 8:37A Associated Press

The lawsuit filed Wednesday evening in Wake County Superior Court alleges years of misconduct by Robert Murphy Jr.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart to race against his wife, Leah Pruett, in NHRA during 2026

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/18 5:45A Associated Press

Pruett will resume her role at Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, and Stewart will now race against her even though their teams have a marketing alliance.

QB Young showed fight Panthers want to see despite failing to complete comeback against Cards

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/16 2:14A Associated Press

"He makes some magical plays," Canales said. "It's the mistakes that we have to continue to clean up."

Bryce Young, Panthers come up short with late rally in loss to Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/15 3:45A Associated Press

Carolina rallied from a 24-point deficit early in the third quarter, but never fully recovered from a disastrous start.

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