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What flood insurance does and does not cover

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 7/10 3:14A Associated Press

While the standard home insurance policy covers fire and wind damage, even good property insurance typically doesn’t cover flooding and earthquakes.

Confident Communication: Free public speaking workshop

WCCB Charlotte 7/10 2:22A Joseph Duncan

CHARLOTTE, N.C. A free in-person workshop is coming to Charlotte to help local residents overcome stage fright, speak with confidence, and improve their communication skills....

Flash flood threat continues Thursday

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 10:36P James Scott

Happy Friday Eve! Heavy rain Wednesday night led to another round of flash flooding across North Carolina and we re under the water gun once again this Thursday. Expect...

Avelo Airlines extends its Concord and Charlotte flight schedule through mid-February 2026

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 5:39A Deeandra Michel

CONCORD, N.C. Avelo Airlines announced today it is extending its Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) flight schedule through mid-February 2026, just in time to start...

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 8th

WCCB Charlotte 7/9 5:28A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Mecklenburg County mugshots from Tuesday, June 8th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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After Texas floods, Sesame Street offers families resources to support kids during an emergency

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/8 6:48A Christine Sanchez

The guide includes a video tutorial teaching kids how to pack an emergency kit.

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Meet Anna Bokhan: Charlotte’s Go-To Facial Tattoo Artist

Charlotte Magazine 7/7 4:43A Taylor Bowler

About half of Anna Bokhan s clients come to her south Charlotte studio for cosmetic tattooing or semi-permanent makeup, which involves placing pigment into the skin to enhance eyebrows, eyeliner, and...

Inside La Lima Sangucheria: The Fast-Casual Peruvian Sandwich Shop in South End

Charlotte Magazine 7/7 4:12A Taylor Bowler

A decent deli sandwich isn t too hard to come by. But a sandwich you re still thinking about a week later? That s a masterstroke. It s structured to ensure an even distribution of meat, cheese,...

What It Took To Reopen The Historic Carolina Theatre

Charlotte Magazine 7/7 4:02A Gavin Edwards

Billy Clayton , the lead audio engineer at the 98-year-old Carolina Theatre on North Tryon Street, sits in an orchestra seat surrounded by old-school opulence, like he s Louis XIV in blue jeans: plush...

A Rare Disorder That Emerged From Nowhere Nearly Killed This Lake Wylie Man

Charlotte Magazine 6/30 5:16A Greg Lacour

Ten days into his hospitalization after he d resisted the wheelchair, after he d twice walked out of the hospital, even after he d suggested that an Uber would be cheaper than the airlift helicopter...

Where To Go For Seafood in Charlotte

Charlotte Magazine 6/30 4:23A Taylor Bowler

It tastes spectacular grilled, deep-fried, wrapped in a taco, or smothered in Cajun spices. Here s where to find the best seafood in Charlotte. SEA GRILL 210 E. Trade St., Ste. B120 Walk through the...

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Wake County site selected for new children’s hospital, creating 8,000 jobs in the area

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/10 8:45A Michael White

N.C. Children's Health will be built on 230 acres at U.S. 1 and N.C. 540 in Apex in southwestern Wake County.

Research shows climate concerns are affecting the mental health of young Americans

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/3 3:00A Zoe Slemmons, Nicole Clark, PhD

As changes to the climate lead to increases in extreme weather events, many Americans are reporting serious effects to their mental health.

'I want them to feel loved': Mom and daughter carry messages of hope to other NICU families

Health | Spectrum News 1 6/30 1:12A Ashley Van Havere

After Antoinyce Mathis gave birth to twins about 10 weeks early, they spent 128 days in the neonatal intensive care unit.

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