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Wall Street edges back from its records after gold tops $4,000 per ounce

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 9:20A Caryn Little

NEW YORK (AP) Wall Street s record-breaking rally is running out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time. The S&P 500 dipped...

North Dakota tornado from June upgraded to EF5

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 10/7 7:30A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

New tornado survey completed found that a tornado from June 20, 2025 had winds exceeding 210 mph, making it the first rated EF5 since 2013.

Up ‘n Adam: Outlaw Acres

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 7:20A Adam Wurtzel

MONROE, N.C. Adam Wurtzel went to new Fall family attraction Outlaw Acres to experience what old west fun they have to offer.

South Carolina’s top law official says no arson evidence so far in fire that destroyed judge’s home

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 6:06A Caryn Little

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) State agents have so far found no evidence that a fire that destroyed a judge s home on a South Carolina island was intentionally set, the state s top law...

Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera

WCCB Charlotte 10/7 5:54A Caryn Little

WASHINGTON (AP) Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety...

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'Emergencies can happen at any time': UNC prepares students for critical situations

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 3:30A Ryan Hayes-Owens

UNC Emergency Management and Planning hosted its 4th annual emergency preparedness event to show students what to do during an emergency situation.

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.

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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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