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NFL brothers Tanner, Nick Muse return to South Point for annual football camp
BELMONT — In a matter of weeks, brothers Nick and Tanner Muse will report to their respective NFL training camps in an effort to earn roster spots ahead of the 2024 season. Last Friday, however, the South Point High products took time from their daily training regimens to have a little fun.
Gaston County opens cooling station
With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services and Gaston County Community Support Services have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need. The cooling station is at The Salvation Army Center of Hope in Downtown Gastonia, 107 S....
More than 1K customers without power in Gaston, Lincoln counties
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 1,000 customers are still without power in Gaston and Lincoln counties on Monday afternoon. Duke Energy’s outage map showed about 3,500 outages in the Mount Holly area, and 1,200 more near the intersection of Highways 16 and 73 in Lincoln County by 8 a.m.
Suspect who rammed stolen car into gun shop gets probation
A man accused of ramming into a south Charlotte gun shop and taking off with several guns got 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to one of the charges. Store employees said they were outraged and said something must change.
Carowinds under new ownership with closing of merger
Sandusky, Ohio-based Cedar Fair — parent to Charlotte amusement park Carowinds — and Arlington, Texas-based Six Flags have completed their merger of equals. The combined company is now operating under Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Will Knights seek public funds for stadium upgrades?
By next season, the Charlotte Knights will have a new main scoreboard and more employees. And they will be well down the road analyzing whether to replace a portion or all of their field with artificial turf or keep their existing natural grass playing surface.
Charlotte Airport policy cracking down on homelessness goes into effect
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has officially implemented a new Airport Premises Access policy that dictates who is allowed to be on airport property and was put in place in response to a growing number of people experiencing homelessness inside the terminal.
Charlotte Takes #8 in Top 10 Best Cities for International Students
Students worldwide choose to study in the United States due to the many academic opportunities available and the transformative experiences they can have in the city they study in. With that in mind, the latest CommercialCafe study sought out to identify America’s best cities for international students, ranking the cities...
Beryl now the earliest Category 5 hurricane in recorded history
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Beryl is officially the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. As the 3rd named storm of the 2024 hurricane season, Beryl continues to be a highly impactful hurricane, breaking records along the way. The monstrous storm intensified into a Category 5 hurricane late Monday, just hours...
UNC Hockey set to play outdoor game against Virginia Tech this season
The 2024-25 season for UNC club hockey is lining up to be one of the most exciting in program history. Over the past year, significant changes have been announced for the future of North Carolina hockey, which is currently more popular than ever. The most significant of these changes is the club's decision to move up to the Division One level for the 2025-26 season. This move and the preliminary approval for the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League to add a Division 1 conference signifies a new era for UNC club hockey, full of potential and excitement.
NC teen makes history after getting private pilot's license
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — An Indian trail teen is taking life to new heights while building his future with aviation. 17-year-old Ryan Garner has made history by obtaining his private pilot's license. “I have always loved it since I was a kid," Garner told WCNC Charlotte's Myles Harris about...
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