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Trump says Iran operations likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, but prepared ‘to go far longer’

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:17A Caryn Little

As the war in the Middle East spirals further , U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. has the capability to go far longer than its projected four to five...

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 6:12A Caryn Little

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday. The...

The origin of the saying, 'in like a lion, out like a lamb'

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 6:00A Meteorologist Stacy Lynn

The first reference dates back hundreds of years.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots March 1st

WCCB Charlotte 3/2 5:53A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, March 1st. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Related: Gaston County Mugshots March 1st WCCB Charlotte

Firefighter dies from injuries after December shooting that killed his estranged wife, Officer...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/2 5:00A Justin Pryor

Zachary Rogers was one of two men found with gunshot wounds during a shooting that killed Lexington Police Officer Kaitlin Crook.

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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.

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Five takeaways from offensive line prospects at the NFL combine

Panthers News 3/1 1:00A

From Connor Lew's strengths at center to Nic Scourton praise, Iron Bowl rivalries, and more, here are five takeaways from some of the top offensive line prospects at the 2026...

Ask The Old Guy: Keeping the combine in context

Panthers News 2/27 8:54A

While prospects are still running 40s and working out and being interviewed, the focus is about to turn to free agency. With lots of questions about Indianapolis, and beyond.

KC Concepcion went away to grow, now dreams of coming home to play in the NFL

Panthers News 2/27 7:59A

The Charlotte-native knew he needed to leave the state to refine his skills at the college level. Now, he's a top prospect in the NFL draft and dreams of coming home to play...

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.

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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.

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