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N.C.'s only open House race is a toss-up

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/1 6:45A Reuben Jones, Spectrum News Staf

Jennifer Balkcom is a former Democrat who said she first voted for a Republican in 2016. Democrat Jamie Ager is the CEO of a family farm.

FabFest 2026

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 5:41A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel spoke with John Tosco, Executive Director of Tosco Music about FabFest 2026. The event kicks off Friday 10/2 with a concert at the Knight Theater,...

Local author hosts event in Charlotte tomorrow

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 4:14A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A networking experience for entrepreneurs, business owners and executives to help build connections is happening in Charlotte on Friday. Dr. Leonard Brock,...

All aboard! Ride Thomas The Tank Engine at the N.C. Transportation Museum this weekend

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:57A Kaitlin Wright

SPENCER, N.C. All aboard! The North Carolina Transportation Museum is going full steam ahead. Thomas the tank engine and his friend Percy have arrived in Spencer. Families...

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated through Charlotte food scene

WCCB Charlotte 10/1 3:51A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority is highlighting ways people can explore Hispanic culture and heritage across the Queen City during Hispanic Heritage...

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CMS school board meets Tuesday for new superintendent search

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 11:58P Robin Kanady

The leader will be CMS’ eighth superintendent counting interims in the last 14 years.

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Panthers starting CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson expected to miss about 8 weeks

Sports | Spectrum News 1 10/1 12:18A Associated Press

Horn injured his quadriceps, and Jackson had groin surgery on Tuesday. The Panthers face the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

QB Bryce Young starting to flourish, put up big numbers in Panthers offense

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/25 2:25A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales credits Young's success to his familiarity with the offensive system and his growing confidence.

No. 16 Louisville hosts Wake Forest to headline ACC's Week 4 slate

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/24 1:27A Associated Press

The ACC schedule includes another chance for national rushing leader Nate Sheppard at Duke to add to his gaudy stats.

Hornets send Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard and cash

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/23 12:08A Associated Press

The Hornets acquired Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets earlier this offseason.

The Carolina Hurricanes now face a new challenge: playing as reigning Stanley Cup champion

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/22 1:25A Daniel Gray

The Hurricanes return with a roster almost completely intact. They lost veteran goaltender Frederik Andersen to free agency.