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Former officer sentenced in 21-year-old's killing

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/9 7:11A Daniel Gray

Former Newton officer Carlos Uribe faces up to 10 years in prison.

N.C. population growth slowing but political impact still significant

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 9/9 7:00A Reuben Jones

While North Carolina’s population rose by 180,000 residents from 2023 to 2024, its growth rate diminished to 146,000 residents between 2024 and 2025.

Wellness Wednesday: Green juice for beginners

WCCB Charlotte 9/9 4:04A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Harold Leffall prepares a juice for those new to juicing The Beginner s Morning Glow Juice. Leffall breaks down the barrier to entry for juicing. This segment...

NCAA says it can’t overturn Michigan’s win over Western Michigan after MAC appeals outcome

WCCB Charlotte 9/9 3:57A DJ Beal

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) After review, the Mid-American Conference wants Western Michigan recognized as having defeated Michigan after all. The NCAA said the call stands. Citing...

“Beauty in Black’s” Bailey Tippen talks season 3 of show

WCCB Charlotte 9/9 3:37A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The drama is getting darker, the stakes are getting higher, and Beauty in Black is bringing the heat! Rising s Joe Duncan talks with Bailey Tippen who plays...

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Wingate University pharmacy students getting mandatory Mental Health First Aid training

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/28 12:40A Arin Cotel-Altman

To address rising mental health challenges, Wingate University requires pharmacy students to take mental health first aid training.

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Wait just a second: No. 16 Michigan catches second-chance Hail Mary, survives scare vs WMU

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/6 4:34A Associated Press

Given an unlikely second chance at a game-ending Hail Mary, Bryce Underwood connected with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass.

Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 4:10A Associated Press

The Panthers limited the Texans to 173 yards while getting four sacks and two interceptions.

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N.C. teenager dies from brain-eating amoeba

Health | Spectrum News 1 9/1 10:32A Patrick Thomas

The NCDHHS confirmed a teenager infected with a brain-eating amoeba has died.

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