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Road closed in Uptown for gas leak

WCCB Charlotte 4/26 6:24A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD has shut down part of a road in Uptown due to a gas line leak. Graham Street is closed between 6th and 7th street. People are asked to avoid the area at...

Chick-fil-A offering free fries next week

WCCB Charlotte 4/26 5:36A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in Charlotte are offering a free large waffle potato fries next week. From Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3,...

Armed grocery story robbery arrest

WCCB Charlotte 4/26 4:34A WCCB Web Staff

LANCASTER, S.C. A man accused of armed robbery in Lancaster is in jail. The Lancaster County Sheriff s Office says Alexis Rodriguez robbed the Jones Crossroads grocery store...

Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people

WCCB Charlotte 4/26 3:37A Miles Ruder

VATICAN CITY (AP) World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the most peripheral of the peripheries and...

CMPD investigating fatal crash in north Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte 4/26 2:21A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. CMPD an investigating a fatal crash that happened overnight in north Charlotte. It happened just before midnight in the 7400 block of Old Statesville Road,...

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ICE reversing termination of legal status for international students around U.S., lawyer says

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/25 7:54A Associated Press

Judges around the country had already issued temporary orders restoring the students' records in a federal database of international students.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s push to end DEI initiatives in K-12 public schools

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 8:05A Associated Press

Lawsuits argue that the guidance is so vague that it leaves schools and educators in limbo about what they may do.

Trump signs executive orders targeting colleges, plus schools' equity efforts

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/24 2:22A Associated Press

One order called for harder enforcement of a federal law requiring colleges to disclose their financial ties with foreign sources.

Universities call for constructive engagement with Trump administration

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/22 10:31A Spectrum News Staff, Susan Carpe

A letter signed by leaders of dozens of schools including several in North Carolina said political interference is endangering higher education.

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'An emotional loss': UNC Charlotte researchers caught off guard by sudden funding cuts

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/21 12:30A Jennifer Roberts

A research team supporting the LGBTQ+ community is facing uncertainty after funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health was revoked.

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The Secret Menus At Optimist Hall

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 5:11A Taylor Bowler

If you re from or visit the West Coast, you might be familiar with In-N-Out Burger s Double-Double Animal-Style burger. It s an off-menu item that the cool kids order. Here s the deal: They sear the...

Rada Is Pushing Culinary Boundaries In Myers Park

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 4:51A Taylor Bowler

Rada didn t make a lot of noise when it opened in the former Little Spoon space in Myers Park in early January. No grand opening with a big balloon arch, no media previews for influencers and food...

Meet Miguel Fuller: HITS 96.1 Morning Personality

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 4:31A Taylor Bowler

I would describe myself as an annoying kid, Miguel Fuller says with a laugh. I was always talking, always wanting to be the center of attention. I just wanted to take up space wherever I was. In...

What Buyers Want Now: Home Design Trends and Demands in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 4/21 3:00A Tess Allen

As demand for townhomes soars, local experts spotlight the trends that shape their design, and home features in general that buyers are seeking now. FRESHER FACADES Newer townhomes are less likely to...

Here Are The 2025 BOB Winners: The Best of the Best in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 4/14 3:33A Tess Allen

Every May, we reconnect with our good friend BOB, and the guy just keeps changing on us. A couple of years ago, he was into artisanal doughnuts, acai bowls, car detailers, and custom jewelers. This...

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Panthers draft room has been busy, but not "chaotic" through two days

Panthers News 4/26 1:47A

General manager Dan Morgan pulled off a pair of deals Friday night to acquire needed pass-rushers, but said their preparation and communication in the draft room made it work...

The two days when Tetairoa McMillan's life changed

Panthers News 4/25 10:24A

Follow along with Carolina's No. 8 draft pick, Tetairoa McMillan, as he made the trip from Green Bay to Charlotte as the newest Panthers receiver.

Tetairoa McMillan eager to get started: "The grind starts now"

Panthers News 4/25 9:42A

The Panthers first-rounder arrived in Charlotte and held his first press conference here, along with a lot of other firsts.

Schedule release coming May 14

Panthers News 4/25 5:07A

The full schedule will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 14, filling in the blanks of the 17 known opponents for the 2025 regular season.

Cam Ward goes No. 1, Travis Hunter 2nd and Shedeur Sanders not picked in 1st round of NFL draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/25 2:53A Associated Press

Shedeur Sanders was passed over by every team that needs a potential franchise quarterback, even though some analysts had him rated higher than Ward.

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