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NC Education Lottery: Why are schools still struggling to pay teachers more?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's called the North Carolina Education Lottery. I mean, it's right there in the name. So why are we constantly hearing about shortfalls in school budgets and the struggle to pay teachers more?. Let's look at the numbers according to the NC Education Lottery website. Since...
Join the celebration Saturday as Whirligig Park joins NC Science Trail
Earlier this summer, the N.C. Science Trail announced that the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park had become the Trail’s 100th partner site. On Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, the Science Trail’s Festival of Science during the last Wilson Farmers and Artisans Market of the season. This free event for all ages features hands-on science activities from the following partners: Aurora […] The post Join the celebration Saturday as Whirligig Park joins NC Science Trail first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCDHHS invests $4.5M to expand N.C. Child Treatment Program and strengthen behavioral health services for children
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $4.5 million investment in the NC Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental health providers in trauma-informed treatment models for children with complex behavioral health needs. NCDHHS is investing to expand access to proven behavioral health treatments so young people and their families receive the support they need sooner, and in the communities where they live and learn.
‘Parents are really concerned’: CMS considering school changes for Montessori students
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders are tweaking a plan to move students to different schools for the 2025-26 academic year. The plan first came to light earlier this year and is made up of three phases, with the first phase currently under the microscope. That first phase involves...
Charlotte airport conducts full-scale emergency exercise Wednesday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Douglas International Airport conducted what it calls a full-scale emergency exercise for much of Wednesday, but passengers didn't see disruptions as they get to their flights. A news release Tuesday said the drill would last from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. It happened indoors in...
4 hurt in crash involving garbage truck, multiple cars on I-85 in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Four people were hurt in a crash involving a garbage truck and several other vehicles on I-85 in Charlotte on Tuesday morning. The wreck happened around 9:15 a.m. on the southbound side near Exit 37 to Beatties Ford Road. Photos from the scene showed multiple vehicles...
New data reveals the impact of sports gambling on American households
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sports betting is expected to pick up again during football season and new data revealed the impact of legalized sports gambling on American households. Two separate papers paint a grim picture of the impact of legalized sports betting nationwide. In states with legal sports betting, households have shown reduced savings, lower investments, lower credit scores and higher rates of bankruptcies, according to a report from NBC News.
A Vibe Called Fresh: Westside Symphony — Charlotte Symphony, art, skating, more…
A Vibe Called Fresh: Westside Symphony is bringing music, art, and more to Charlotte’s West Side with a six-hour festival that celebrates community, culture and creativity. The event takes place Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m., at West Complex, 1600 W Trade Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. it’s FREE to attend, but please RSVP here.
Charlotte Braces for Sizzling Temperatures as NWS Forecasts Highs in Mid-90s with Possible Showers on Horizon
In Charlotte, temperatures are set to climb, ushering in a series of hot and sunny days. The National Weather Service predicts today's weather to be sunny with a high near 94 degrees and a calm light south-southwest wind. The latest update, which was last issued on the morning of August 27, sets the scene for what's to expect in the coming days.
Charlotte business owner convicted of selling stolen iPhones, electronics overseas: DOJ
A Charlotte man has been sentenced to 68 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release after selling stolen and fraudently obtained iPhones and other electronic devices overseas.
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