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A beautiful stretch worsens the drought

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:20A Gerald Mengel

Get ready for the ongoing drought to have another 5 days to get worse as a dry air mass settles into the Carolinas this week. Highs will be comfortable the next 2 days,...

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:18A Associated Press

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children and shot two other people Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violence carried out across two houses, a mass shooting that...

Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:06A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so...

Concerts to attend this week around Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:45A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Charlotte s concert lineup this week is highlighted by rock band Boys Like Girls and Mexican singer-songwriter Peso Pluma. The Carolina Open Air electronic...

Man hit, killed by light rail in northeast Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:25A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A man died Sunday after being hit by a CATS light rail train in northeast Charlotte. Around 5:45 a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the intersection of North...

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N.C. State's own Artemis II astronaut inspires next generation

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/10 1:00A Kennedy Chase

Artemis II astronaut and N.C. State alum Christina Koch inspires the next generation of women in physics

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/6 11:29A Associated Press

The decision affects five school districts and a college.

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Ask The Old Guy: Back into the weeds of the draft

Panthers News 4/18 2:19A

We're days away from mocking the mocks, and seeing what the Panthers actually do at 19. Plus more of your questions about the buildup, short-yardage, and basketball.

2026 Position Previews: Defensive Line

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

In our final position preview ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, we take a look at the interior defensive line prospects to gauge how they might fight in with the Panthers.

Peter Woods is "a game disruptor" who knows he can change a defense in the NFL

Panthers News 4/17 4:19A

The Clemson defensive tackle has plenty of questions surrounding his role at the next level. But he is also confident he has plenty of answers.

Duke extends contract with football coach Manny Diaz through 2031 season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/17 3:40A Associated Press

Diaz is 18-9 in two seasons with the Blue Devils, winning nine games in each.

Six takeaways from GM Dan Morgan's pre-draft presser, including getting to know prospects at a human...

Panthers News 4/14 7:08A

The Panthers general manager also said there's nothing stopping them from picking another receiver at No. 19 overall, just because they've done so two straight years.

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