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Top Stories: ➊ – ‘Charming’ main street in this NC town ranks among the nation’s best. Here’s why (Monday), ➋ – See the G.O.A.T.s, eat the pizza when this celebrity chef’s restaurant opens in Lake Norman (Monday), ➌ – A third Whataburger in Charlotte? Records show latest expansion for Texas burger chain (Wednesday), ➍ – A new location of this Italian market is bringing pasta, sweets to downtown Matthews (Friday), ➎ – Could Taylor Swift perform in Charlotte? Why Swifties think she’s prepping a surprise show (Wednesday)

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8th Annual Tunnel To Towers Climb Returns To Museum Tower

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 11:44P Lauren McDonald

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Tunnel To Towers Foundation has been helping America s heroes for the last two decades. The organization provides support to first responders and fallen...

Free senior center that supports and empowers aging adults, in need of support

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/25 11:30P Caroline Blair

As N.C.'s older adult population rapidly increases, a senior center that offers free services is now in need of donations.

Healthy Headlines: Atrial Fibrillation

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 5:23A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. On this week s Healthy Headlines, Dr. Philip Lee of Novant Health, joins Rising to discuss atrial fibrillation. For more information and stories on your...

It’s Playoff Time For The Checkers At Historic Bojangles Coliseum

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 5:20A Jon Tritsch

CHARLOTTE, N.C. It s playoff time in Charlotte for the city s most tenured team, the Charlotte Checkers. They are expecting a full house of 8,000 fans at Bojangles Coliseum on...

Morning Brew: Grocery Store Shopping Styles

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 5:13A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. In today s Morning Brew, we want to know what kind of grocery store shopper are you? Do you go down every aisle, or get what you need and get out? Plus what...

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N.C. budget has $1.4B in unexpected revenue. Could teachers benefit?

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 9:45A Kyleigh Panetta

The North Carolina General Assembly short session started Wednesday.

A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 2:12A Associated Press

Republican lawmakers in about two dozen states have filed bills seeking to restrict DEI initiatives this year.

Opportunity Scholarship expansion falls short for some families

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 11:30A Mary Helen Jones

Only some families received vouchers after the program received new funding.

North Carolina campuses team up for unique renewable energy partnership

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 5:45A Jennifer Roberts

Nine colleges are joining forces to get a new solar facility online.

More than 150 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at NYU campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/23 2:12A Louis Finley

NYPD officers in riot gear were seen by NY1 crews restraining the protesters with zip ties and taking them onto police buses stationed nearby.

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Tacos, quesadilla and nachos: Local food truck adds more flavor to Market at 7th Street

CharlotteFive 4/25 11:30P Heidi Finley

Calling all fans of the International Truck of Tacos: A permanent Charlotte location is now open.

Vietnamese restaurant opens on Central Avenue, beside Landmark Diner and Manolo’s Bakery

CharlotteFive 4/25 11:00P Heidi Finley

At the new Kim Anh Bánh Mì & Boba, choose from 8 kinds of sandwiches and customize a tea or slushie to pair with it.

Cheslie Kryst’s mother opens up about finishing the book about her daughter’s life

CharlotteFive 4/25 12:00A Chyna Blackmon

In her new memoir finished up and published by her mother, Cheslie Kryst tells the story of her life in her own words.

A New York-owned pizzeria is open in Fort Mill — but don’t call it NY-style. Why?

CharlotteFive 4/24 11:30P Michael Burgess

Two New Yorkers met — and fell in love — at a California pizzeria 20 years ago. This is how they ended up with a restaurant in the Carolinas.

After a 2.5 year run, Good Life Organic Kitchen in Fort Mill will close its doors

CharlotteFive 4/24 11:00P Michael Burgess

“I love our food as much as anyone, and hope that we’ve planted the seeds for more healthy and nutritious food establishments here in Fort Mill.”

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Patriots select quarterback Drake Maye with No. 3 pick in NFL draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 12:30A Associated Press

Drake Maye had one word to describe how he felt after finding out he'd be beginning his NFL career with the Patriots, "stoked."

Panthers trade up into first round of NFL draft, select WR Xavier Legette from South Carolina

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/26 12:30A Associated Press

The Panthers gave young quarterback Bryce Young another weapon on Thursday night.

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The Waiting Game: For second-round picks, the silence can be deafening

Panthers News 4/25 3:29A

When you're not chosen in the first round, you have to be patient. And you have to be prepared to be lied to, cussed at, and worried about disappointing the family members who...

Minicamp notebook: Dave Canales balancing practice reps and draft prep

Panthers News 4/24 9:49A

The Panthers coach was running around getting a workout, and then immediately shifting gears to final work on prospects. Plus more from Wednesday's voluntary minicamp.

How to watch, listen, and livestream: The 2024 NFL Draft

Panthers News 4/24 9:23A

Here's how to tune in to this week's NFL Draft.

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