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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."
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips takes strong stance vs. FSU lawsuit 'We will fight for the ACC"
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips is ready to fight as long as it takes against both Florida State and Clemson's lawsuits. Phillips did not shy away from the current lawsuits against the conference during his Monday press conference at the ACC Kickoff at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina,...
Russian and Ukrainian voices are growing in CMS' southeast suburban schools
When Alla Pearce came to Mecklenburg County 11 years ago, she thought she’d have little chance to speak Russian and Ukrainian, the languages she grew up with. She taught English in Ukraine and married an American. “I did not think my languages would be useful at any point of...
The Big Sort: A Major Upgrade to Charlotte’s Recycling is Coming
Standing in the middle of Mecklenburg County’s Material Recovery Facility, off West Craighead Road in northeast Charlotte, is like being in a version of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory that processes anything but chocolate. The 100,000-square-foot warehouse contains an intricate array of loud, buzzing machinery and whirring conveyor belts filled with foul-smelling garbage, all rising to the ceiling alongside metal staircases and walkways that appear to lead nowhere.
Yes, Chef: Myrtle Beach native to cook for homeless vets
Renowned chef and third-generation restaurateur Sam Diminich beat homelessness and addiction — 10 years and counting without drink or drugs. He beat the COVID-19 pandemic, opening the Your Farms Your Table gourmet meal delivery service in Charlotte when the virus made dining out unpalatable. The American Culinary Institute alumnus...
Enjoy pastrami in a new way at Smoke, Fire & Brine Dinner
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - If you don’t have dinner plans for next week, consider stopping by Resident Culture South End for a spin on a classic dish and more. Resident Culture South End and Chop Chop Red Pot are partnering to hold a special dinner event Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m.
Man accused of breaking mosque windows in Gastonia
GASTONIA, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was charged after allegedly breaking three windows at a mosque in Gastonia Sunday evening. According to a police report filed in Gastonia, 32-year-old Nathan Reynolds Webster was arrested and charged with breaking three windows at the Islamic Society of Gastonia on Titman Road. Reports...
News About Ovivo, Carollo Engineers, AqueoUS Vets and More
DSI/Dynamatic welcomed William C. Mammen Jr. as its director of engineering, where he will be responsible for the development and sustainability of all products while also supporting business and investment strategies for Dynamatic. Prior to...
Next Level: UNC's New Challenge on Offense, Chip Lindsey Joins
Last season, in his first as North Carolina offensive coordinator, Chip Lindsey was tasked with tweaking an already successful offense, improving the deficiencies and managing sure-fire first round NFL Draft pick Drake Maye. Heading into year two, Lindsey will have plenty of talent at the skill positions, a quarterback competition that will continue in training camp and a work-in-progress offensive line with size and potential but little experience as a unit. On this edition of Inside Carolina’s Next Level, Lindsey joins the show to discuss all that and more with Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley.
Jason: UNC's Top 10 Players in 2024
Ranking the best players on North Carolina's roster based off an extensive offseason evaluation by Inside Carolina's scouting expert. Inside Carolina scouting expert Jason Staples spent the offseason closely reviewing last season's game film and his notes from the spring in order to evaluate the 2024 North Carolina roster. He's authored detailed scouting reports for every returning player on the team expected to be a significant contributor this season -- subscribers can access them all by clicking here.
Man injured when tree falls, homes damaged in Raleigh and Garner during storms
Rain poured in a Garner family's home on Monday just a few days after a tree fell on their roof over the weekend. Crews spent hours on Monday removing a poplar tree from the roof of a townhouse near North Hills. Across the Triangle, crews were cleaning up other damage after storms with strong winds and rain knocked down trees across the Triangle over the weekend and on Monday.
Charlotte-based free mobile library makes books more accessible
Books on the House is a nonprofit book collective making reading accessible to people in the Charlotte-area.Why it matters: "If you want to succeed, you read," executive director Kat Varner tells Axios. Context: Varner co-founded Books on the House with her former mentee, Jesse Brown, in 2023. With a shared value for reading and sustainability, the two came up with the idea for a free bookmobile full of recycled books. What they're saying: "Growing up, I didn't have the opportunity to access books like other kids did or participate in book fairs," Jesse Brown, co-founder and director of outreach...
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