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Dolly Parton’s philanthropy was based on ‘her belief in the goodness of people’

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 7:26A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) Dolly Parton didn t think her philanthropy made her special. She thought it was just part of being human. I think it s important for everyone to do their share...

What to know about the Mount Kailash pilgrimage site after floods in Nepal and Tibet

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 5:22A Associated Press

BEIJING (AP) Devotees on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash a sacred site in the Himalayas were among the many people missing after the massive floods along the border between...

A Chinese humanoid robot sets a new 100-meter sprint record at Beijing Games

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 4:20A Richard Groves

BEIJING (AP) A Chinese humanoid robot set a new 100-meter sprint record of 8.86 seconds in Beijing on Tuesday, beating its robot competitors and the fastest recorded human...

Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 3:18A Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) There are few inalienable truths: Everyone was born, everyone will die, and everyone loved Dolly Parton . Larger-than-life at 5-foot-nothing, the country star,...

Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

WCCB Charlotte 8/29 2:32A DJ Beal

WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country s...

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Wingate University pharmacy students getting mandatory Mental Health First Aid training

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/28 12:40A Arin Cotel-Altman

To address rising mental health challenges, Wingate University requires pharmacy students to take mental health first aid training.

Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting Ivy...

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/19 3:30A Associated Press

The complaint made public Tuesday details allegations made by a former Justice Department attorney who was involved in the task force.

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Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/29 4:10A Associated Press

The Panthers limited the Texans to 173 yards while getting four sacks and two interceptions.

Another North Carolina vs. TCU opener, this one in Ireland to open Belichick's 2nd Heels season

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/27 6:05A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

This opener will be Saturday in Dublin, Ireland. Fans can watch the game Saturday at 12 p.m. eastern on ESPN.

N.C. State enters year 14 under Dave Doeren knowing it has a strength in returning QB CJ Bailey

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/19 7:00A Associated Press

Quarterback CJ Bailey is entering year three as a starter and threw for 3,105 yards with 25 touchdowns last year.

Ohio State, Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/17 7:07A Associated Press

Ohio State will go into a season No. 1 for the ninth time, and first since 2015.

Houston Dash earn 3-2 victory over the Courage

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/17 12:42A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

In National Women’s Soccer League play on Sunday, the Houston Dash beat the North Carolina Courage 3-2.

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Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/23 10:53A Michael White

New cases of the food-borne illness continue to be identified but not as many as during the June-July surge.

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to...

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/17 6:10A Associated Press

States are seeking financial damages that could, in theory, total as much as $1.4 trillion, plus changes to how the company operates.

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