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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 11:21A Miles Ruder

NEW YORK (AP) U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney . The ad...

CMPD officer charged, accused of threatening a woman

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:36A Jeff Monheit

CHARLOTTE, NC A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer is charged with communicating threats following a confrontation. A woman called 911 Tuesday night, saying she had been threatened by another woman...

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 2nd and August 3rd

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 10:14A Deeandra Michel

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte Margarita Festival, Family Farm Day and...

Hiker dies after fall on trail in Blowing Rock, officials say

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/30 8:51A Daniel Gray

The hiker fell on the popular Glen Burney Trail, officials said.

Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial preferences

WCCB Charlotte 7/30 7:20A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke University as the federal government accuses the school of racial discrimination in...

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Durham year-round students return to class with new fee, cellphone rules coming

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/22 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The superintendent for Durham Public Schools talked to Spectrum News 1 on the first day back for year-round students.

Harvard seeks billions in funding restored at pivotal hearing in its standoff with Trump

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 9:59A Associated Press

At the hearing on Monday, the university accused the government of using funding as leverage to control its academic decisions.

Nonprofit, school district react to federal education funding in limbo

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/21 2:30A Estephany Escobar

North Carolina expected to receive $165 million dollars for schools and nonprofits.

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St. Pete-Clearwater, Fl Should Be Your Next Beach and Dining Escape

Charlotte Magazine 7/29 7:55A Charlotte Mag Content Studio

In Partnership with Visit St. Pete-Clearwater : Charlotteans looking for a getaway that blends sun-soaked relaxation with sophisticated cuisine need not look far. Just a quick direct flight away, St....

What To Do In Charlotte In August

Charlotte Magazine 7/28 5:22A Greg Lacour

More than any other month, August—sweltering, slather-on-the-sunscreen-and-DEET August—is the season for outdoor events, especially ones that involve music and sports. It’s a...

All’s Fairway: A Photo Essay of The 2025 PGA Championship

Charlotte Magazine 7/28 4:53A Photographs by Logan Cyrus

They ll remember the final putt, of course, that gentle kiss for birdie on the 18th hole. Scottie Scheffler had missed his previous attempt by less than a foot, eliciting groans from the crowd. No...

Leluia Hall, At Last

Charlotte Magazine 7/28 4:24A Taylor Bowler

In early May , Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel hosted a media preview at Leluia Hall , the church-turned-restaurant that had been under construction for almost three years and whose opening was...

Where to Grab Lunch in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 7/28 1:00A Taylor Bowler

Here s a list of where to lunch in Charlotte to fuel the rest of your day. BOSSY BEULAH S Multiple locations Veteran restaurateur Jim Noble named this chicken shack after his Great-Aunt Beulah, whom...

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Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis' oval

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/28 6:05A Associated Press

"This one's really cool," Wallace said.

Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake signs 8-year, $45 million contract extension

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/25 4:30A Associated Press

The 5-foot-11 right wing was drafted by the Hurricanes in the fourth round in 2021.

Knueppel scores 21 as Hornets win first NBA Summer League title by holding off Kings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 7/21 7:38A Associated Press

Charlotte overcame a Sacramento rally to win 83-78 on Sunday in Las Vegas.

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Duke, Vanderbilt researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/30 6:00A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

They aim to overcome barriers to retrieving hearts donated after circulatory death, when the heart stops beating after withdrawal of life support.

First of its kind program in N.C. limits exposure of carcinogens to firefighters

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/23 6:30A Sydney McCoy

The Quartermaster Program with the Durham Fire Department is like a mobile dry cleaning service for firefighters.

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