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Curling sweeps across Charlotte as interest grows following the 2026 Winter Olympics

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/26 11:00A Claudia Puente

A growing interest in curling across North Carolina brings the National Curling Championship to Charlotte for the first time.

Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount’s takeover bid superior to Netflix deal

WCCB Charlotte 2/26 10:27A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that Paramount s latest takeover offer is superior to the streaming and studio agreement it struck with Netflix, marking a...

UNC Board of Governors approves to increase in-state undergraduate tuition for new students

WCCB Charlotte 2/26 10:13A Miles Ruder

The UNC Board of Governors approved Thursday to increase to in-state undergraduate tuition for the first time in nine years. The 3% increase, averaging about $125 per student,...

Enslaved labor and hidden freedom: The dual legacy of N.C.’s Great Dismal Swamp

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 2/26 9:45A Mike Dunston

Enslaved Black Americans built parts of N.C. on the Great Dismal Swamp and people named Maroons lived in the harsh conditions to escape slavery.

Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project

WCCB Charlotte 2/26 9:41A Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the...

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Tuition for in-state undergraduates is going up across UNC system. What to know

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:30A Justin Pryor

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted Thursday morning to increase the cost of tuition for in-state undergraduate students.

U.S. childhood literacy rates are lagging. Pediatricians could be part of the solution

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/24 10:53P Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Nationally, the percentage of fourth graders considered proficient in reading sits just above 30%.

Parents and day care workers raise concerns over statewide child care issues

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/17 9:45A Ashley Van Havere

Data shows billions of dollars are lost each year in the state due to the lack of child care, and families in the Triad are feeling the effects.

365 days of clean air: How Mecklenburg County kept the air healthy in 2025

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/17 6:00A Chloe Salsameda

For the first time, air pollution stayed within a healthy range in Mecklenburg County every day of 2025.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions

Education | Spectrum News 1 2/13 7:49A Associated Press

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination.

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The NFL combine is here, and there are plenty of intriguing names after Fernando Mendoza

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/25 7:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The Las Vegas Raiders have the No. 1 overall pick

NFL receives no tush push ban proposal this year after effort last year to ban it failed

Sports | Spectrum News 1 2/25 1:42A Associated Press

League executive Troy Vincent told reporters at the scouting combine in Indianapolis that the deadline for submissions has passed.

Five takeaways from Panthers GM Dan Morgan at the 2026 combine

Panthers News 2/24 9:51A

The Panthers general manager discussed a number of topics Tuesday, from the future of left tackle Ikem Ekwonu, the search for pass-rushers (possibly plural), quarterbacks, and...

Dan Morgan: Ready to "attack" linebacker position in free agency and the draft

Panthers News 2/24 7:55A

The Panthers GM said he wouldn't rule out any avenue, but also puts a high premium on upgrading his old position, in any way possible.

Dave Canales: Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik to call plays in 2026

Panthers News 2/24 6:59A

Canales announced the move Tuesday, saying it would allow him to take a broader view of the team as a whole.

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Your Mental Health: Podcast gives voice to widowed fathers on healing journey

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/26 5:10A Nicole Clark, PhD

A new podcast called “Getting Back Up” is giving widowed fathers space to talk honestly about grief, fatherhood and healing.

New technology helps people paralyzed by spine injuries get moving again

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/18 2:45A Sydney McCoy

NextStep Raleigh says it is the only medical center in N.C. with the new FDA-approved ARC EX technology to help people who have been paralyzed.

Buncombe County confirms 7th case of measles this year

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 4:30A Justin Pryor

Health officials say a person visited several places last week while positive.

Your Mental Health: Could AI be used to predict mental health conditions in clinical settings soon?

Health | Spectrum News 1 2/13 3:00A Nicole Clark, PhD

Research with AI and mental health screenings showed promise for predicting mental health conditions. Could AI be used in clinical settings soon?

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