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Whatley’s lobbying work not featured on campaign website

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/14 9:13A Ashley Gatz, Reuben Jones

Whatley spent more than a decade lobbying for oil and natural gas companies.

Student fights to save the strings after Asheville City Schools cuts orchestra program

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/14 7:13A Carrie Johnson

Twelve-year-old student and violinist Hayes Bailey launched the movement "Save the Strings" after Asheville City Schools cut the orchestra program.

Former N.C. police officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack released, grand jury declines to...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/14 2:30A Associated Press

The ex-police officer from Chapel Hill, was arrested in Florida with weapons heading to Louisiana to commit a mass shooting, authorities said.

Court puts pressure on attorneys in Lejeune water case

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/13 9:27A Reuben Jones

A recent federal court decision could help thousands of toxic water victims get closer to receiving compensation from the federal government.

College move-in day 2026: N.C. students head to campus across the state

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 8/13 6:42A Alexandra Petro

From UNC Wilmington to UNC Chapel Hill, thousands of North Carolina students are settling into their new homes this week.

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Is your child ready for kindergarten?

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/13 5:31A Ariel Wesler

Being ready emotionally can be the toughest for kids and their parents.

Back 2 School Festival needs donations

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:45A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga Back 2 School Festival on Saturday allows families to get all the school supplies they need for free.

Crayons2Calculators sets DPS teachers on right path for school year

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 6:48A Patrick Thomas

Crayons2Calculators was started in 2006. The program is possible through collected supplies for classrooms in the DPS system.

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Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Panthers

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/13 2:45A Associated Press

Rosenhaus Sports sent a post on X confirming the deal Wednesday. Rosenhaus Sports is the agency that represents Waller.

Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/11 1:02A Associated Press

Kyle Trask spent one year playing for Canales in 2023 when he was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay.

Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig enter Hall of Fame

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 12:06P Associated Press

Kuechly, who spent his eight-year career with the Carolina Panthers, became the second-youngest player inducted into the Hall at age 35

Did you know the PGA Tour has its own meteorologists? How they impact the game

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/8 3:05A Sydney McCoy

The meteorologists help determine when to call play for inclement weather and even where tee box and hole placement should be.

Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 comeback win over Cardinals

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/7 3:35A Associated Press

His ability to anticipate plays made him a formidable opponent.

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State health officials: What you should know about West Nile virus in N.C.

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 6:02A Jatrissa Wooten

Two cases of West Nile virus have been found in North Carolina — in Gaston and Mecklenburg counties.

What does the rise of weight loss drugs mean for people with eating disorders?

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/7 5:29A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

The popularity of weight loss medications has some experts worried about the risks they may pose to individuals with eating disorders.

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