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The America 250 time capsule will be buried Saturday. What did the Carolinas contribute?

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 11:12A Associated Press

A 900-pound time capsule marking the 250th anniversary of American independence has been sealed shut and shipped to Philadelphia, where it will be buried Saturday. The 2016 law creating the...

Competitive eaters will slurp down hot dogs this July 4th

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 11:00A Associated Press

Nathan s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is Saturday. The yearly bun fight, which dates back to 1972, sees large crowds of fans in foam hot-dog hats gather in front of the original Nathan...

Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 10:53A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride and...

Police investigating deadly crash in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 9:52A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened in north Charlotte on Thursday night. Around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of...

1 dead, 1 hurt in overnight crash

WCCB Charlotte 7/3 7:50A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A deadly crash shut down part of Independence Boulevard early Friday morning. It happened around 3 a.m. near Independence Boulevard and Charlottetowne Avenue....

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Future engineer prioritizes community service, giving back to community

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/2 2:00A Jenna Elique

Recent Croatan High School grad Carter "Banks" Ketner uses time outside of academics and sports to serve people in his community.

Wake Forest University will cover full tuition for some students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/25 2:26A Daniel Gray

Qualifying students will get support to cover the cost of standard living expenses as well as tuition.

Chapel Hill school is the latest closure as dozens shut down across N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/23 12:31A Madison Thomas

The district is not alone in making the decision to close a school.

LA schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/22 9:25A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Alberto Carvalho denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head of the nation's second-largest district.

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Hornets send Miles Bridges to Phoenix Suns as offseason shakeup continues, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/28 10:09A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Guard Grayson Allen and forward Royce O’Neale would be coming to Charlotte, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Hurricanes follow Stanley Cup title by looking at how to improve a largely set roster

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/27 7:26A Associated Press

Carolina doesn't have a lot of free-agency decisions after winning the team's first Stanley Cup title in 20 years.

Hornets trade LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid, draft picks, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 5:21A Associated Press

ESPN was first to report the trade. The three first-round pick swaps will be in 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Duke's Isaiah Evans lands with Minnesota in Round 2 of the NBA draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/25 1:02A Associated Press

The Brooklyn Nets selected Evans with the 33rd overall pick in Wednesday's second round of the draft.

Related: Duke's Isaiah Evans among top talent still available after sitting through Round 1 of the NBA draft Sports | Spectrum News 1

NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

Sports | Spectrum News 1 6/24 1:32A Associated Press

Boozer joins 2024 first-rounder Zach Edey and 2025 first-rounder and All-NBA rookie team member Cedric Coward.

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One nonprofit is offering cancer patients a free spa day

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/23 7:47A Erin Billups - National Health R

From yoga to facials, Mondays Cancer Care offers patients a chance to be pampered.

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