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Hundreds of Charlotte flights delayed again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tuesday was another day of airport woes at Charlotte Douglas International Airport for travelers facing flight cancellations and delays. On Monday, nearly 25% of flights into and out of Charlotte were experiencing delays, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. The numbers were nearly identical headed into the late afternoon hours on Tuesday.
8 US Olympic teams train full-time in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 600 athletes will represent Team USA at the Olympics in Paris this summer and about 90 train in Charlotte. "A lot of people think that the Olympic movement was west coast, New York, Texas," Ike Belk said. "Well, North Carolina has something to say about that."
Atrium hospital earns Joint Commission spinal surgery accreditation
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Pineville has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery. This is the third Atrium Health hospital to earn a surgery designation from The Joint Commission, and the facility is one of just 23 in the country to have a Gold Seal in spine surgery, according to a July 18 news release from the health system.
Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be in the running for top honors. Elizabethton native Daniel Grindstaff and critically-acclaimed banjo player, is nominated for two of the association’s most prestigious awards – Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. Admittedly, the […] The post Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
CARS Tour Throwback 276 Returns to Hickory Motor Speedway This Saturday
History and tradition will be honored at Hickory Motor Speedway this weekend for one of the zMAX CARS Tour’s most prestigious events, the Throwback 276. Established in 2017 with a unique race distance that matches that of the two NASCAR Cup Series events held at Hickory from 1971-72, the Throwback 276 has served as a way for the CARS Tour, its drivers and fans to pay tribute to those who have left a profound impact on stock car racing and motorsports in general.
UNC Health Lenoir earns multiple American Heart Association awards for excellence
UNC Health Lenoir is racking up the awards as it shines in helping patients with heart issues to cope and improve their lives. According to UNC Health Lenoir they recently received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award. Furthermore, they also received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Resuscitation Silver achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest. Lastly, UNC Health Lenoir received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award.
Thousands in WNC have power restored after storms; more severe weather in forecast
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — After thunderstorms caused widespread power outages in Western North Carolina on Tuesday, thousands of residents now have their power restored. According to Duke Energy, the company responded to many outage calls on Tuesday, and power was restored to around 2,000 customers. With more thunderstorms in...
VIDEO: Adorable bear cub takes a dip in the pool at $7 million Asheville mansion
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Adorable video captured a bear cub taking a dip in the pool at a multimillion-dollar house in the North Carolina mountains. The video was filmed at a home on Stuyvesant Road, only about five minutes from the Biltmore Estate. In the 20-second clip, the small bear...
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
Henderson County commissioners approve purchase of Etowah Sewer Company
The Henderson County Board of Commissioners have voted to purchase the Etowah Sewer Company at the cost of $400,000. This cost includes all assets of the company, but does not include any obligations the company had, according to County Manager John Mitchell. ...
Public input sought regarding Charlotte Water interbasin transfer request
Charlotte Water filed a notice of its intent to request an increase from 33 million gallons per day (MGD) up to 63 MGD regarding the water it transfers from the Catawba River Basin to the Rocky River Basin, a tributary of the Yadkin/Pee Dee River. Here are a few concerns that our local governments have:
Highlands lecture series to host NASA scientist
The Highlands Biological Foundation (HBF) announced the next lecture in their Zahner Conservation Lecture Series, taking place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Highlands Nature Center. The lecture, titled "The Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission: NASA’s New Eye in the Sky for Earth’s Water," will be...
Waynesville's South Main Street revamp faces delays, property challenges
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Improvements on Waynesville's South Main Street are likely to take years. Some blighted buildings have been removed, but others remain, like Sutton Automotive, which could face being condemned and torn down. Meanwhile, plans remain to modernize and widen the roadway. South Main Street is one...
Answer Man: Dead trees and vegetation in the River Arts District? Parking meters coming to Biltmore Village?
Today’s round of questions, my smart-aleck replies, and the real answers:. Question: I’ve noticed many dead and dying plants along the River Arts District, including a few young trees. It looks like an herbicide was used and it went places it wasn’t meant to. If that is the case, why can’t the city find other ways of weed management, especially along the river?
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