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Nonprofit raises money to help families struggling after the pandemic

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 4/19 10:58A Jenna Rae Gaertner

The Exchange Family Center hosted a pickleball fundraiser.

Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:24A Miles Ruder

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an...

Marine Dies Following Training Incident In Carteret County

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 10:07A Miles Ruder

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. A Marine died following a training incident on Thursday afternoon in Carteret County, officials said. It happened during a training exercise on April 18th....

Gaston County Dad Will Take His Kids To Disney World With $100,000 Win

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:49A Miles Ruder

RALEIGH Adrin Anthony of Kings Mountain has a magical trip planned for his family after winning a $100,000 scratch-off prize Thursday morning. We are planning to take our kids...

Student Brings Unloaded Firearm To Elementary School

WCCB Charlotte 4/19 9:38A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A student brought an unloaded firearm to an elementary school in east Charlotte on Friday morning, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced. The...

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Department of Education issues new Title IX protections against sex discrimination

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/19 12:00A Susan Carpenter

The Department of Education's Title IX final rule requires schools to take prompt action to end sex discrimination in their activities and programs.

Nonprofit helps childhood literacy with free tutoring

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/16 7:30A Jenna Rae Gaertner

Read and Feed helps kids create personal libraries to encourage reading.

Latinx leader weighs in on a new education report

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 12:15P Anissa Lopez

Latinx leader at N.C. State shares his thoughts on a new report surrounding education.

Testimony in USC case before labor relations board administrative judge could be wrapping up

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 9:45A Associated Press

Once testimony is completed, the judge’s decision will take at least a couple of months.

Biomanufacturing center at N.C. State helping to meet growing workforce demand

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 1:30A Kyleigh Panetta

Employment at N.C. biopharmaceutical manufacturing sites is expected to reach 40,000 jobs by 2026.

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Essential Components of Aircraft Maintenance: A Deep Dive into Hydraulic Fluids

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/19 4:50A Alan Watts

Aircraft maintenance is a meticulous and crucial aspect of aviation safety, with hydraulic systems playing a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations. Among the various components that keep aircraft...

Kratom Unveiled: Examining the Effects, Risks, and Potential Benefits of this Herbal Substance

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/19 4:47A Alan Watts

Kratom, a controversial topic, has gained popularity in the West. Derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree in Southeast Asia, it's been traditionally used as a stimulant and pain...

Passionate Prowess: A Guide to Sustaining Romance in Long-Term Relationships

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/19 4:45A Alan Watts

In the intricate tapestry of long-term relationships, sustaining romance is akin to nurturing a delicate flame amidst the winds of change and time. Pursuing passionate prowess offers couples a roadmap...

A new location of this Italian market is bringing pasta, sweets to downtown Matthews

CharlotteFive 4/19 12:00A Heidi Finley

Shop for take-and-bake items, fresh sausages, cakes and cannolis when store No. 3 opens this fall.

‘Outdoor Living Room’ Camden Commons Returns to South End This Month

Charlotte Magazine 4/18 6:51A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with Charlotte Center City Partners Camden Commons returns this month and brings an outdoor living room back to the South End neighborhood on Camden Road, which will be closed to...

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Ask The Old Guy: We will, we will mock you

Panthers News 4/19 10:05A

So much talking. Now we're within a week of some actual doing. It will be good to get past mock drafts and onto actual ones. But you had plenty of questions, draft and...

Jersey numbers for new arrivals announced

Panthers News 4/19 5:30A

The Panthers have assigned numbers to the guys who arrived in free agency and trades this offseason, including a few new looks.

UNC Charlotte stadium getting a $60M makeover

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 5:30A Daniel Gray

The UNC board of governors approved the move Thursday

NHL PLAYOFFS: 'It's wide open' is the theme as the race to the Stanley Cup begins

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 4:00A Associated Press

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now.

Panthers have many needs entering NFL draft, but no first-round pick after trading for Bryce Young

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/19 3:45A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers had the worst record in the league last season, so they have a long laundry list of draft needs.

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N.C. State study finds that diets can be unhealthy

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/19 11:26A Jenna Rae Gaertner

Fad diets can lead to weight cycling and negative mindsets.

Youth mental health and happiness are worsening, new report shows

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/18 8:53A Alexis Bell

Mental health professionals say parents should check in with their kids and be the experts on their mental health.

Millions in USDA grants could improve food access in N.C., make locally sourced food cheaper for...

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/18 1:00A Patrick Thomas

Food pantry board chairman said most of their foods are bought from wholesalers.

A Charlotte woman is working to save lives one sign at a time

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/17 8:15A Jordan Kudisch

A North Carolina mental health advocate is taking suicide prevention to the next level.

Congressional Dads Caucus demands answers from FDA on applesauce recall

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/17 6:58A Cassie Semyon

The CDC says that as of last month, over 500 cases of lead poisoning have been reported to local health departments across the country.

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