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October's Harvest Moon rises tonight

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/6 8:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

October's full moon is a supermoon. Look up at the sky shortly after sunset and you'll be treated to a moon that looks larger and brighter.

Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge’s home on Edisto island

WCCB Charlotte 10/6 6:58A Caryn Little

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge s home on a South Carolina island. The Saturday blaze nearly burned to...

National Weather Service confirms first EF-5 tornado in over a decade

WCCB Charlotte 10/6 6:55A James Scott

ENDERLIN, N.D. A decade-long drought is over but it s not one we wanted to see come to an end. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has confirmed an EF-5 tornado with winds...

Dowdle’s big running game may help Panthers forge identity they can hang their hat on moving...

WCCB Charlotte 10/6 6:41A DJ Beal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Bryce Young called Sunday s 27-24 come-from-behind victory over the Miami Dolphins a huge boost for the Carolina Panthers in terms of finding their...

Joey Logano clinches final playoff spot in dramatic Charlotte finish

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/6 5:45A Associated Press

On Sunday, Logano battled Ross Chastain for the last transfer position, with the two swapping spots multiple times.

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Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/2 11:54A Associated Press

Universities were asked to sign a compact committing them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses.

'Weight lifted off your shoulder': Grant helping boost tech training for N.C. residents

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/29 3:45A Jennifer Roberts

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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 4:56A Associated Press

Ian Roberts, who is from Guyana in South America, was considered an ICE fugitive because he was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024.

Reflecting and looking ahead: UNC Asheville hosts 3-day symposium a year after Helene

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/24 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

UNC Asheville is hosting a three-day symposium to help the community reflect, rebuild and imagine the future after Helene.

School district finds strategic ways to fill vacancies

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/23 1:00P Estephany Escobar

Kannapolis City Schools is filling vacancies with retirees, teacher assistants and substitute teachers.

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NOW OPEN: Recover, Restore, and Revitalize at MD Hyperbaric Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 10/2 5:26A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with MD Hyperbaric Charlotte Joe Sharpe first witnessed the power of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as an athletic trainer in the NBA. Years ago, the former director...

L’Ostrica Shares A Fall Favorite Recipe

Charlotte Magazine 9/29 2:49A Taylor Bowler

Cat Carter and Eric Ferguson’s celebrated restaurant, L’Ostrica, serves a rotation of seasonal tasting menus with a variety of global influences. When fall arrives and the...

A List of Haunted Houses and Trails in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 9/24 1:00A Magazine Staff

Haunted houses and trails in and around Charlotte aren t for the faint at heart. Take your kids along for a good scare, or leave them behind and get a good fright. Locations...

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Duke's Jon Scheyer gets contract extension through 2030-31 season after Final Four run

Sports | Spectrum News 1 10/2 8:30A Associated Press

He has become the first coach to win two Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament titles in his first three seasons.

The Carolina Hurricanes are chasing an 8th straight playoff bid as an Eastern Conference favorite

Sports | Spectrum News 1 10/1 3:15A Associated Press

The Hurricanes open at home against New Jersey on Oct. 9.

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Mobile pharmacy helps get free medicine to those in need

Health | Spectrum News 1 10/2 5:30A Arin Cotel-Altman

According to GoodRX, there are 25 counties in North Carolina that are considered "pharmacy deserts."

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