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Two hospitalized after major wreck on Wilkinson Blvd.
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Two people are in the hospital following a major wreck in west Charlotte midday Monday. Medic personnel responded to calls regarding the incident around 12:30 p.m. Monday near 8700 Wilkinson Blvd. in west Charlotte. Two victims were found, one suffering life-threatening injuries and the other serious injuries, Medic stated. Both […]
Doctor’s Insight: Mental health in law enforcement
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Dr. Charryse Johnson is a mental health counselor in the Charlotte area and offers some insight on the heels of Monday’s tragic officer shooting on how law enforcement officers can focus on mental health.
Like Father Like Son; Busch Boasts His First Cook Out Summer Shootout Win at Charlotte Motor Speedway
CONCORD, NC (July 1, 2024) – Carrying on the Busch family legacy, Brexton Busch made his dad, Kyle Busch proud, by getting his first Charlotte Motor Speedway win at Cook Out Summer Shootout's Dad Vibes Night presented by Pro-FABrication. In the Bandits division, Camden Truett was ready to rock...
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over...
Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad, WNC rivers July 4 weekend? What to know
ASHEVILLE - With sweltering temperatures in the 90’s forecasted for the July 4 weekend, many might be planning to celebrate Independence Day on the water while rafting, paddleboarding or swimming down Western North Carolina’s beloved waterways. But how clean are the rivers that run through this mountain region,...
New NC rules for 'unregulated' Mission/HCA health care monopoly? Lawmaker: explore options
ASHEVILLE - North Carolina eliminated caps on profits and other limits attached to the nonprofit Mission Hospital in 2015, allowing for what is widely understood to be an unregulated health care monopoly in Western North Carolina. Now, with what critics say is a steep decline in patient care under Mission's current for-profit...
Biden campaign has its eye on North Carolina
Standing on the tarmac at Raleigh-Durham International Airport just after midnight Friday, Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams knew he needed to spark some energy for the arrival of President Biden after a disastrous debate performance hours earlier.Why it matters: It was a critical moment for Biden. His scheduled Raleigh rally the following afternoon, here in the capital of a swing state his campaign is prioritizing, would be pivotal to prove he still has it in him to run for president.So Williams organized a dance party at 2am on the tarmac. About 200 people, a DJ and a marching band awaited the...
Charlotte Is Transforming Into The Magical Land of Oz This Summer – CharOz
Charlotte is about to transform into the magical world of Oz this Summer. CharlOz, UNC Charlotte’s new celebration of L. Frank Baum’s Oz books, films, and the Land of Oz amusement park, is almost here. The festival, featuring speakers, Oz character drawing demos, a Land of Oz exhibition, music, Oz gaming, puppet shows, and meet and greets with Land of Oz characters, will run from September 26 to 29, 2024. Events are held at both UNC Charlotte campuses and other locations, including Knight Theater and ImaginOn.
Get ready for a hot, humid 4th of July in the Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) — Heat and humidity will return to the Piedmont. We had a nice start to Wednesday with temperatures in the low to middle 60s. It was mostly sunny during the day with highs near 90 degrees. Humidity will overwhelm the Piedmont on the 4th of July. Our highs will jump into the middle 90s. Our heat […]
For many in NC, it took years to rebuild after past hurricanes
As floodwaters from Hurricane Matthew surrounded Dorothy Moore's Red Springs home of 39 years, all she could do was turn to the heavens."I'm standing there and the water's just rising, and it's coming really fast," Moore recalled. "And I'm like, oh, my God. And I just started praying."Matthew left her roof in shambles, with water damage throughout the inside of her home."To have all that water come and all that damage and not be in a flood zone, that was, that was something else," Moore said.Structurally, the foundation, the bricks, were split.She tried to rebuild, but then Hurricane Florence came...
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