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Transportation bond referendum coming to the ballot in Belmont
A bond referendum is making its way to the ballot in Belmont this November. A recent study of Belmont performed by Gannett Fleming Inc. identified 12 transportation improvements that could be made in the city, which could cost around $25 million in total. Though Michael Holder, a representative with Gannett Fleming said at a...
South Carolina's transgender bathroom law now in effect for public schools
ROCK HILL, S.C. — South Carolina’s controversial school bathroom law is now in effect. It was slipped into the state budget and requires students to use bathrooms based on their biological sex. A couple of months ago, lawmakers were working on this legislation in the South Carolina State...
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
Charlotte working to address rise in panhandlers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From intersections to sidewalks, panhandlers are setting up in Charlotte in search of help. It’s a complex issue that’s leading to frustration for some who say the act puts their safety at risk. Fred Royer lives in Uptown and says he now wears a...
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....
Congratulations Kamryn Hollowell, Miss North Carolina Teen 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This morning we welcomed a bit of royalty into the Charlotte Today studios. Miss Statesville Teen, Kamryn Hollowell...sharing what it was like to be crowned Miss North Carolina Teen this past weekend. Hollowell sharing, she'd been dreaming of this opportunity since she was 8 years old,...
Mecklenburg County opens cooling stations during extreme heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County officials are providing resources for residents to stay cool as temperatures hover above 90 degrees. Block Love Charlotte is one of the facilities the county announced would be open to help people beat the heat.. “Individuals can come in and get that respite that...
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