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Wonderful workweek ahead

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 10:19A James Scott

Temperatures have struggled to get out of the 50s and 60s this Sunday afternoon, but summer-like temperatures jump into the Carolinas to kick off the workweek. Strong...

‘A Minecraft Movie’ stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 7:57A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) After just two weeks in theaters, A Minecraft Movie is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025. The Warner Bros. videogame adaptation followed up its blockbuster opening...

Wisconsin teen charged in parents’ deaths is accused of plotting to kill Trump

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 7:43A Miles Ruder

MILWAUKEE (AP) A Wisconsin teenager charged in the deaths of his parents faces wider allegations that he killed them to obtain the financial means to assassinate President...

Trump is ‘fully fit’ to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 6:37A Miles Ruder

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Donald Trump s doctor says the oldest man elected president is fully fit to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results Sunday of Trump s recent physical...

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley

WCCB Charlotte 4/13 5:49A Miles Ruder

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Like many in the tech industry, Jeremy Lyons used to think of himself as a relatively apolitical guy. The only time he had participated in a demonstration before now was in the...

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Protesters march in Times Square in support of Mahmoud Khalil

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/13 7:24A Ron Lee

An immigration judge in Louisianan ruled that Khalil can be forced out of the U.S. because the government claims he's a national security risk.

NC State, UNC and Duke among those seeing student visas revoked

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 5:30A Justin Pryor, Associated Press

In North Carolina, 11 students from three of the state’s largest universities have received visa revocation notices.

Carpentry students rebuild homes in Yancey County

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 2:45A Courtney Davis

What started the school year as an honors carpentry class, has now transformed into a calling.

Trump administration freezes more than $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell University

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 12:43A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

This comes amid a government investigation of alleged civil rights violations at the school.

Walk to School Day: Belmont community works to get students to school safely

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/7 9:03A Spectrum News Staff, Chloe Salsa

According to NCDOT data, eight pedestrians were killed in Gaston County during 2024, two within a half-mile of a school.

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What Does 'Employer Liability' Mean?

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 10:10P Alan Watts

Employer liability is the legal obligation businesses have for accidents, sickness, or damages employees incur while working…

Financial Planning Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 9:15P Alan Watts

Have you ever had a business idea so good it kept you up at night?…

Why Some Websites Use More Power Than Entire Office Buildings

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 9:11P Alan Watts

TL;DR: The programming language matters; massive data centers require huge amounts of power to handle storage, processing, and information distribution, with thousands of...

Are Townhomes The New Dream Home in Charlotte?

Charlotte Magazine 4/7 1:00A Greg Lacour

Last year, fresh off a divorce, Emily Allen thought she could continue to live in the house she and her ex-husband had bought in 2019. It was a lot of space for a single woman and a dog: 2,000 square...

Bored of Your Daily Routine? 7 Exciting Activities to Shake Things Up

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/5 3:05A Alan Watts

Have you ever caught yourself going through the motions, day after day, only to realize you’re feeling totally stuck? You’re not the only one…

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North Carolina's Mr. Football Omarion Hampton is ready for next challenge

Panthers News 4/13 2:02A

As we look at each position ahead of the NFL draft, we'll highlight one prospect from every unit and what they bring to the table. For Omarion Hampton, that looks a lot like a...

2025 Draft Position Preview: Running Back

Panthers News 4/13 2:00A

Ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, we'll preview each position, from where the Panthers currently sit, to some of the biggest names in the class. The running back class is headlined...

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A confident Shedeur Sanders makes his case as best QB

Panthers News 4/12 2:02A

As we look at each position ahead of the NFL draft, we'll highlight one prospect from every unit and what they bring to the table. Shedeur Sanders definitely brings his...

Ask The Old Guy: Visitors welcome

Panthers News 4/11 10:05A

With pre-draft visits happening this week, a lot of people are looking for clues (though they might be looking in the wrong places). Plus more of your pre-draft questions, and...

Best of Social: Panthers' Colin Granger joins NFL Live

Panthers News 4/11 7:50A

The Carolina Panthers' newest tight end, Colin Granger, joined ESPN's NFL Live on Thursday to talk about his signing after making the switch from basketball.

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ABC Stores across Mecklenburg County now equipped with life saving medication

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/10 5:30A Claudia Puente

As part of the ABC board's commitment to public safety, staffs across all stores will be trained on how to properly administer Narcan.

The U.S. has three measles-related deaths and hundreds of cases. Here's what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/9 6:32A Associated Press

Texas surpassed 500 measles cases Tuesday, just days after a third person died from a measles-related illness.

Layoffs begin at U.S. health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching and regulating...

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/1 6:00A Associated Press

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan last week to remake the department.

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