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Toasty start to weekend, pattern change ahead

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 10:12A James Scott

Stifling humidity and building heat continue their reign across the Carolinas as we close out the final full workweek of April, but welcome changes are ahead of us this...

Center City Vision Awards 2025

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:57A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Charlotte Center City Partners hosted 900 people at the Charlotte Convention Center s Crown Ballroom for the Center City Vision...

CATS to suspend Blue and Gold Line this weekend for maintenance

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:35A Miles Ruder

CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will suspend its Blue and Gold Line services this weekend for maintenance. The maintenance begins at 2 a.m. Saturday,...

About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:21A Miles Ruder

VATICAN CITY (AP) More than 250,000 people paid their last respects to Pope Francis over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday, the eve of his state...

Pet Of The Week: Meet Sweetie

WCCB Charlotte 4/25 9:17A Deeandra Michel

CHARLOTTE, N.C. In this Pet of the Week, CMPD Animal Care & Control is featuring Tiburon! Tiburon is a car ride loving, potty trained pup! She s also loves to give kid...

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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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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.

Tetairoa McMillan ready to get "Cali Connection" with Bryce Young going

Panthers News 4/25 1:51A

The Panthers' first-rounder remembers Young destroying his high school team, and he remembers the "swag" Young has always played with, which began to emerge again last...

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