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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump’s health secretary by the Senate

WCCB Charlotte 2/13 9:45A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7...

Library Foundation launches another battle of local book clubs with the third annual Book Club...

WCCB Charlotte 2/13 9:04A Jackson Morrice

CHARLOTTE, NC The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation has announced the third annual Book Club Madness, a unique competition designed to engage and celebrate book clubs...

Arson suspect arrested after four fires at historic Charlotte school

WCCB Charlotte 2/13 8:13A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC Firefighters put out a fourth fire Thursday morning at the old Wilmore School on West Boulevard. Charlotte Fire got the call around 8am and says firefighters found smoke coming through...

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joins Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing School Bus Driver...

WCCB Charlotte 2/13 7:49A Jackson Morrice

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. On Thursday, Feb. 13, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles joined Gov. Josh Stein in recognizing the week of Feb. 10 14, 2025 as School Bus Driver Week. The...

US Attorney for NC’s Western District steps down

WCCB Charlotte 2/13 7:48A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC The US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, which includes Charlotte, stepped down from her position on Wednesday. President Joe Biden nominated Dena J. King to the...

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Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education chief, sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/13 10:02A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

A plan being considered by the White House would direct the education secretary to dismantle the department as much as possible.

The sound of resilience: Middle schoolers overcome Helene to play Carnegie Hall

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/7 1:30A Patrick Thomas

The Cane Creek Middle School band has been invited to play at Carnegie Hall in late March.

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges, including Columbia and Berkeley

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/4 6:17A Associated Press

It comes the same day the Justice Department announced a new task force to root out antisemitism on college campuses.

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Unlock Your Peak Mental and Physical Well-Being with Telos Wellness

Creative Loafing Charlotte 2/7 3:54A Alex Womack

In today's fast-paced world, mental wellness has never been more critical. Stress, anxiety, and burnout have become all too common, leaving many searching for real, lasting...

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Panthers sign kicker Matthew Wright

Panthers News 2/11 5:57A

The team is bringing back the kicker who was here during 2023, both during training camp and late in the regular season.

Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/10 2:39A Associated Press

From Eugene Levy’s eyebrows flying off to sloths with a case of the Mondays, here are some of the themes of this year's Super Bowl ads.

Lakhin scores 22, Clemson defeats No. 2 Duke 77-71 to snap Blue Devils' 16-game winning streak

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/9 4:26A Associated Press

Tyrese Proctor had 23 points and Cooper Flagg had 18 points for Duke.

UNC trustees' oversight of athletics issues limited after concerns of overreach

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/8 4:27A Associated Press

Board members have taken action on issues that are the Chapel Hill chancellor's responsibility, the UNC system leader says.

At Super Bowl Radio Row, Bryce Young's looking more comfortable

Panthers News 2/8 3:47A

The Panthers quarterback exhibited the same kind of ease in a raft of interviews that he did in the latter parts of last season. Those close to him see a connection.

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Could obesity drugs help with alcohol cravings? New study suggests potential

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 1:33A Associated Press

Experts say it’s not yet clear how safe these drugs are for people who don’t need to lose weight.

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, H-E-B recalled for botulism risk

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/11 6:31A Associated Press

Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California, last week recalled certain lots of tuna.

Children from divorced homes more likely to have health risks, including stroke, later in life,...

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/11 5:45A Sydney McCoy

A new study says children from divorced homes are over 60% more likely to have a stroke once they are 65 years or older.

Flu season in the U.S. is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/8 3:07A Associated Press

So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 24 million flu illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations and 13,000 deaths.

FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate risk of addiction associated with opioids

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/31 5:06A Associated Press

Regulators approved the pill from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for acute pain that often occurs after surgery or injuries.

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