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North Carolina advances bill on book bans in public schools

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 11:56A Miles Ruder

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) After fiery debate, a North Carolina bill advanced through the state House on Wednesday that gives parents a bigger say in which books are allowed or banned...

Lithium-ion batteries cause three fires in same day at different Mecklenburg County Solid Waste...

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 11:13A Caryn Little

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is urging residents and businesses to not throw away lithium-ion batteries after three fires sparked at our...

FIFA seeking volunteers for 2025 Club World Cup

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 11:02A Miles Ruder

FIFA is looking for volunteers in North and South Carolina to help with the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup for the matchups at Bank of America Stadium. Those interested in...

AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 10:17A Miles Ruder

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Young volunteers who respond to natural disasters and help with community projects across the U.S. have been discharged as a result of the Trump administration s campaign to...

Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation order

WCCB Charlotte 4/16 7:30A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON A federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around...

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Trump calls Harvard a 'joke' as other elite universities line up behind the institution amid...

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/16 9:48A Maddie Gannon

Stanford, Princeton, Columbia and more are speaking out to express support for Harvard amid the battle with the Trump administration.

'Learning the lesson': Club helping young entrepreneurs soar amid tariff changes

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 7:00A Jennifer Roberts

A North Carolina charter school is helping young entrepreneurs and investors soar during these turbulent economic times.

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activism

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/15 3:48A Associated Press

The hold on Harvard's funding marks the seventh time President Trump's administration has taken the step at one of the nation's most elite colleges.

Protesters march in Times Square in support of Mahmoud Khalil

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/13 7:24A Ron Lee

An immigration judge in Louisianan ruled that Khalil can be forced out of the U.S. because the government claims he's a national security risk.

NC State, UNC and Duke among those seeing student visas revoked

Education | Spectrum News 1 4/9 5:30A Justin Pryor, Associated Press

In North Carolina, 11 students from three of the state’s largest universities have received visa revocation notices.

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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...

2025 Best of The Best in Charlotte: VOTER’S CHOICE

Charlotte Magazine 4/14 3:32A Charlotte Magazine Staff

FOOD + DRINK Best Bagel: Poppy’s Bagels Runner-Up: The Accidental Baker Best BBQ: Midwood Smokehouse Runner-Up: Noble Smoke Best Brunch: The Artisan’s Palate Runner-Up: Snooze...

What Does 'Employer Liability' Mean?

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 10:10P Alan Watts

Employer liability is the legal obligation businesses have for accidents, sickness, or damages employees incur while working…

Financial Planning Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 9:15P Alan Watts

Have you ever had a business idea so good it kept you up at night?…

Why Some Websites Use More Power Than Entire Office Buildings

Creative Loafing Charlotte 4/9 9:11P Alan Watts

TL;DR: The programming language matters; massive data centers require huge amounts of power to handle storage, processing, and information distribution, with thousands of...

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Duke freshman Kon Knueppel to take 1-and-done route to NBA draft

Sports | Spectrum News 1 4/16 8:54A Associated Press

He helped the Blue Devils get to the Final Four and was named ACC Tournament MVP.

The versatile Willie Lampkin leaves Tar Heels with multitude of options

Panthers News 4/16 2:00A

UNC offensive lineman Willie Lampkin is preparing for the biggest spring of his life, and possibly changing positions in the midst of it all.

2025 Draft Position Preview: Interior offensive line

Panthers News 4/16 2:00A

Ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, we'll preview each position, from where the Panthers currently sit, to some of the biggest names in the class. The interior offensive line class...

Related: 2025 Draft Position Preview: Tight End Panthers News

Dan Morgan "ready for all scenarios" in next week's draft

Panthers News 4/15 7:09A

The Panthers GM offered little in the way of specifics, saying he's ready to pick at No. 8 overall, or listen to trade offers if they come up.

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren has a throwback vibe

Panthers News 4/15 2:00A

As we look at each position ahead of the NFL draft, we'll highlight one prospect from every unit and what they bring to the table. Tyler Warren has a couple of old-school role...

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ABC Stores across Mecklenburg County now equipped with life saving medication

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/10 5:30A Claudia Puente

As part of the ABC board's commitment to public safety, staffs across all stores will be trained on how to properly administer Narcan.

The U.S. has three measles-related deaths and hundreds of cases. Here's what to know

Health | Spectrum News 1 4/9 6:32A Associated Press

Texas surpassed 500 measles cases Tuesday, just days after a third person died from a measles-related illness.

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