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TONIGHT ON WCCB: Carolina Ascent vs. Jacksonville @ 7pm!

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 11:01A

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New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 6:42A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) New York sued the prediction market Polymarket on Thursday, arguing the platform is an unlicensed gambling operation and calling for a judge to block the company...

New Mexico jury finds Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 5:58A Associated Press

A New Mexico jury on Friday found Facebook liable for deceiving users about privacy protections on the platform in the latest legal setback against the social media giant that...

Meta bets big on wearable AI, new AI agent as Zuckerberg pushes back against AI doom

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 5:11A Associated Press

Meta is going all in on a consumer-friendly AI agent and pushing forward with AI-powered wearable devices during a moment in the industry when its CEO Mark Zuckerberg...

Dolly Parton’s estate granted temporary restraining order against singer’s nephew

WCCB Charlotte 9/26 4:22A Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton s estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer s nephew Bryan Seaver and his private...

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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.

Versatile French forward Nicolas Batum retiring following 18-year NBA career

Sports | Spectrum News 1 9/22 1:15A Associated Press

The 6-foot-7 forward spent seven seasons in Portland before playing the next six with Charlotte.