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Investigation underway after shooting involving officers in Gastonia

WCCB Charlotte 1/11 2:59A Miles Ruder

Gastonia Police and the SBI are investigating what led up to a shooting inside a convenience store. It all happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday inside Jacob s Food Mart on...

Teen detained in road rage shooting in York County

WCCB Charlotte 1/11 2:25A Miles Ruder

Police in York, South Carolina are investigating a road rage shooting that left one man hurt. Police say it happened late Saturday morning on Alexander Love Highway near York...

Man's rifle jammed when he tried to shoot deputies, N.C. sheriff says

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/9 6:15A Justin Pryor

William Westbrook, 67, faces multiple charges that include attempted first-degree murder and assaulting a female and deputy.

North Carolina may lose $50M in federal funds over flawed immigrant trucker licenses

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/9 4:30A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

"North Carolina's failure to follow the rules isn't just shameful — it's dangerous," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

‘Takes a village’: Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte providing excess food to to those in...

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 1/8 11:30P Jennifer Roberts

A North Carolina university is giving surplus food a second life, repurposing it into meals for students and neighbors across the Charlotte region.

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Children born around the pandemic are experiencing speech delays, experts say it's not uncommon

Education | Spectrum News 1 1/7 2:15A Arin Cotel-Altman

“COVID kindergarteners” refers to children born around the time of the pandemic who are now about halfway done with their first year of school.

Rockingham County band director to march in Rose Parade

Education | Spectrum News 1 12/29 4:15A Zach Tucker

He's one of 12 North Carolina band directors who will be in the 350-member performance on New Year's Day in Pasadena, California.

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NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps resigns after inflammatory texts revealed in trial

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/6 5:15A Associated Press

NASCAR officials made the announcement Tuesday, Jan. 6.

A deadly plane crash, a burning home and a tense trial add up in NASCAR's offseason of heartbreak

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/6 1:30A Associated Press

Despite these challenges, the community remains tight-knit, supporting each other through crises.

Houston's Sampson, FSU's Hamilton, UNC's Hansbrough headline 2026 class for N.C. Sports Hall of...

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/6 1:30A Associated Press

The hall released its 11-person class for 2026 on Monday, with induction set to take place May 1.

Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/6 1:30A Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015.

Hall has goal and assist as Hurricanes beat Devils 3-1 to snap 3-game losing streak

Sports | Spectrum News 1 1/5 2:15A Associated Press

The Hurricanes will host Dallas next on Tuesday night.

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Your Mental Health: How to make new year's resolutions stick

Health | Spectrum News 1 1/8 3:52A Nicole Clark, PhD

Discover expert tips on building lasting habits and overcoming setbacks to achieve your goals this year.

'Been at capacity': UNC pediatric emergency room chief describes brutal flu season

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/31 4:29A Patrick Thomas

The pediatric emergency department at UNC Children's hospital has a 12-bed capacity, with room to treat up to 16 patients.

Hospital groups restrict visits as state health officials note rise in respiratory illnesses

Health | Spectrum News 1 12/30 8:15A Blair Hamilton

Both Novant Health and AdventHealth are restricting visits by young people to curb the spike in the flu and other viruses.

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