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Stowaway found dead in plane's landing gear at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/28 8:01A Adam Penale

Police say a body was discovered shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday during a maintenance check on a plane that had recently arrived from Europe.

3 dead, multiple injured in 'highly premeditated' shooting at North Carolina waterfront bar

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/28 7:08A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The alleged assailant, identified as Nigel Edge, is accused of piloting a small boat close to shore, firing into the crowd, and speeding away.

Related: Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’ WCCB Charlotte

Driver killed in Ashe County crash

WCCB Charlotte 9/28 6:29A Miles Ruder

WARRENSVILLE, N.C. One person died in an early morning crash in Ashe County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, a Toyota RAV4 was...

8 injured in west Charlotte crash

WCCB Charlotte 9/28 4:47A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Eight people were injured from a collision in west Charlotte early Sunday morning. It happened around 2 a.m. on Brookshire Boulevard near I-85. Medic said...

All eyes on the tropics

WCCB Charlotte 9/27 9:42A Gerald Mengel

All eyes are on tropical depression nine over the Bahamas. This will become Tropical Storm Imelda later tonight as the storm begins to work towards the South Carolina...

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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 4:56A Associated Press

Ian Roberts, who is from Guyana in South America, was considered an ICE fugitive because he was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024.

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

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/24 1:00A 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 1:00P 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 5:00A Jennifer Roberts

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

Related: Elon and Queens universities announce merger Education | Spectrum News 1

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A List of Haunted Houses and Trails in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/24 1:00A 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 4:56A 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 4:46A 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 4:10A 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 9:37A 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 6:45A 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 3:14A 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 4:45A 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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