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WCCB Charlotte 8/11 6:02A Jeff Monheit

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Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic

WCCB Charlotte 8/11 5:19A Jeff Monheit

MIAMI Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday morning in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, roughly 500 miles west of the West African coast. Erin is the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic season. It was about...

Trump placing DC police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

WCCB Charlotte 8/11 4:50A Jeff Monheit

WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Monday he s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation s...

Up ‘n Adam On Tour: Vincent’s Clam Bar

WCCB Charlotte 8/11 4:39A Adam Wurtzel

CARLE PLACE, N.Y. Adam Wurtzel paid a visit to legendary New York Italian restaurant, Vincent s Clam Bar . Located on the heart of Long Island, Vincent s is known for their...

Carlos and Alexa PenaVega team up with Salvation Army help families with back to school shopping

WCCB Charlotte 8/11 3:58A Deirnesa Jefferson

As families prepare for the start of a new school year Carlos and Alexa Penavega are teaming up with the Salvation Army to help provide school supplies for families in need....

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Shooter who attacked CDC headquarters was 30-year-old man from suburban Atlanta

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/9 11:29A Associated Press

The attack prompted a massive law enforcement response to one of the nation's most prominent public health institutions.

Student loans in SAVE plan now accumulate interest

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/4 1:45A Sasha Strong

A note on the Department of Education website calls the Biden era SAVE repayment plan “a renewed effort to implement illegal student loan bailouts."

Millions of student loan borrowers at risk of having wages garnished

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/2 8:54A Associated Press

TransUnion predicts that by August roughly 3 million borrowers could move into default, meaning they're 270 days past due on payments.

Back 2 School festival needs help with donations after serving Helene victims

Education | Spectrum News 1 8/1 8:00A Rose Eiklor

The Watauga County Back 2 School festival is just weeks away, and organizers say they need $75,000 to have everything the kids need for this year.

Trump plans to revive Presidential Fitness Test for schoolchildren

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/31 8:09A Associated Press

Children had to run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test, but the program changed in 2012 during the Obama administration.

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Amidst Declining Booze Consumption, Tequila Continues to Rise

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:43A Taylor Bowler

Gen Z’s disinclination to drink as much as their millennial and Gen X predecessors is beginning to affect liquor companies’ bottom lines. Recent industry data show substantial...

DESIGN: A Custom Pirate Ship-Themed Treehouse in Landsdowne

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:25A Taylor Bowler

I m not a regular general contractor, says Mark Aymer, owner of Aymer Luxury Building and Design . I don t just seek out kitchens and bathrooms. I m a unique builder. It s why his clients hired him to...

STYLE: Magnolia Laine Owner, Sophie Dod

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 3:10A Taylor Bowler

Sophie Dod is just 28, but she carries herself like an industry veteran. In May 2024, she opened Magnolia Laine Charlotte , a made-to-order bridal boutique that serves brides-to-be from all over the...

At Duke Energy, He Prepares For The Worst. Here’s What He Learned Post-Helene

Charlotte Magazine 8/11 2:40A Allison Braden

In 2019 , Duke Energy s chief power grid officer, Scott Batson, decided the company should have someone who, in the words of Jason Hollifield, woke up every morning thinking about what could go wrong...

6 Common Fashion Mistakes Men Make and How to Avoid Them

Creative Loafing Charlotte 8/4 9:51A Alan Watts

You know those celebrity fashion disaster pictures that show up on your Instagram feed every once in a while?…

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Panthers CB Jaycee Horn in car accident, missed joint practice with Browns

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 5:57A Associated Press

The Panthers said Horn was alone in his car when the accident occurred at an intersection just outside the stadium.

Panthers RB Rico Dowdle looks to prove he's worthy of being NFL starter after leaving Cowboys

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/6 4:00A Associated Press

Coach Dave Canales said he's been "ecstatic" since the Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in March.

Rain-shortened MLB Speedway Classic tops Saturday sports ratings

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 9:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

The complete MLB Speedway Classic on FOX averaged 1,601,000 viewers over Saturday and Sunday.

And then there were 6: Browns signing Tyler Huntley due to injuries at quarterback, AP source says

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/5 12:16A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Huntley will become the the sixth quarterback on the Browns roster.

Tulsa edges Lake Mary 2-1 at Little League Girls Softball World Series

Sports | Spectrum News 1 8/4 10:41A Spectrum Sports Staff

The Southwest team's winning run came when Jaeli Littlejohn was hit by a pitch.

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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.

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