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The Charlotte Crown take on Greensboro! See the game on WCCB Charlotte from 12-2pm!

WCCB Charlotte 7/16 2:01A

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25th Annual 24 Hours of Booty

WCCB Charlotte 7/15 3:34A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel and Joe Duncan took a spin on some bikes while learning more about the 25th Annual 24 Hours of Booty . Happening from Friday 7/24-Saturday 7/25,...

“The Adventures of Buck and Chuck” for Type 1 Diabetes awareness

WCCB Charlotte 7/15 2:27A Adam Wurtzel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Taylor Miller and Adam Wurtzel welcomed teen author Briar O Donnell into the Rising studio to discuss her children s book series, The Adventures of Buck and...

Tasty Tuesday: Chef Jamir challenges Rising’s Joe Duncan to Mac-n-Cheese contest

WCCB Charlotte 7/14 4:50A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Who makes the best mac and cheese in the building? Tomorrow, Joe is stepping into the kitchen to take on Chef Jamie in an ooey-gooey showdown for National Mac...

Talk, Truth, Tea: Jay-Z concert causes chaos

WCCB Charlotte 7/14 4:37A Joseph Duncan

HOLLYWOOD, CA Jay-Z recently wrapped up a historic, record-breaking three-night residency at Yankee Stadium in New York from July 10 12, 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary...

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Approval of state budget comes with changes to teacher licensing

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 6:30A Zyneria Byrd

"We're we're trying to reduce the burdens."

N.C. State helping Duke develop food bank delivery app

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/15 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The program helps provide resources to the community, such as fresh produce, safe walkable streets, reliable housing and other opportunities.

State audit launched into N.C. Opportunity Scholarship voucher program

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/8 6:23A Madison Thomas

State officials are auditing a quickly growing school voucher program, which receives hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has a new, real-time bus app

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/7 1:15A Daniel Gray

North Carolina’s largest school transportation system is run by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

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Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/13 2:00A Daniel Gray

The Cup Series moves to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, next weekend.

Hornets GM says LaMelo Ball trade was made with long-term success in mind

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/12 3:38A Associated Press

Fans have questioned the decision to part with the popular point guard after Charlotte won 44 games and reached the play-in tournament last season.

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/9 4:52A Associated Press

his new venture allows fans to draft college stars such as Texas quarterback Arch Manning and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith.

European soccer body says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/6 1:59A Associated Press

FIFA announced it will not enforce Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, after coming under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sanchez scores twice and Courage top Reign 3-1

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/5 4:41A Associated Press

Sanchez moved past Kansas City's Temwa Chawinga with nine goals this season in the National Women's Soccer League.

Health & Fitness » indicates external link

How to protect yourself during Cyclospora outbreak? N.C. extension suggests buying local

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:44A Courtney Davis

The N.C. Cooperative Extension says the parasite can be linked to contamination during shipping, handling or the growing process.

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/16 6:11A Associated Press

Experts say people should take precautions such as wearing an N95 mask while outdoors or heading inside and closing the windows.

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