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Endowment awarded to Cape Fear Botanical Garden plants seeds for future learning

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/22 1:00A Madison Thomas

A botanical garden with the goal of inspiring, educating and enhancing the community is the recent recipient on a $500,000 endowment.

UNC Charlotte lab can test for source of cyclospora

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/22 12:26A Robin Kanady

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says there are now more than 560 confirmed cases of cyclospora in the state.

The complicated and controversial politics of hemp and marijuana

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/21 8:00P Spectrum News Staff

Marijuana is illegal in North Carolina, yet THC-infused products are legal in what is termed the “wild west” of hemp.

Veterinarian warns pet owners about New World screwworm

WCCB Charlotte 7/21 4:14A Taylor Miller

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Veterinarians are uging pet owners to be aware of the New World screwworm after the parasite has recently re-entered the United States for the first time in...

Canadian manufacturer Swamp Rider set to add jobs in N.C.

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/21 2:21A Daniel Gray

A $2.4 million investment will go toward renovations and onboarding an additional 60 jobs over five years at its plant in High Point.

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Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 4:46A Associated Press

Harvard said it was reviewing the Justice Department notice.

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.

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Blaney looks to stay hot as NASCAR heads to North Wilkesboro for first points race in 30 years

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/19 5:42A Associated Press

Ryan Blaney is on a tear with eight straight top 10 finishes, including a win last week at Atlanta.

'Let the heat come': Fans cope with high temperatures at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/18 6:01A Zach Tucker

“Being as old as I am, I can't take the cold too much or too much heat either, but I'm going to tough it out today,” said William Bush.

'North Wilkesboro is back': What return of points race means to family of track's founder

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/17 12:00A Sydney McCoy

The return of a NASCAR points race to North Wilkesboro Speedway highlights the legacy of the track's founder, Enoch Staley.

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.

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Health systems buck at State Health Plan, state employees executive defends change

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/21 11:00A Patrick Thomas

Ardis Watkins said health systems willing to negotiate affordable prices with the state treasurer received a more favorable designation.

Officials: Animal tranquilizers playing role in recent Rowan Co. overdose spike

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/20 7:37A Chloe Salsameda

Rowan County health officials are raising concerns about an increase in deadly drug overdoses.

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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