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UNC Charlotte tests for cancer-causing chemicals in buildings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UNC Charlotte confirms they've done testing to buildings on campus for PCBs following NC State's results confirming PCBs inside Poe Hall. The results forced the building to close and since that time more than 200 people who worked or studied there have reported a cancer diagnosis.
ICRCM Sit-in Movement Gala honors civil rights champions
It was a night of dining, dancing, and celebrating freedom as the International Civil Rights Center and Museum (ICRCM) commemorated the 64th anniversary of the lunch counter sit-ins with its annual gala held Saturday, July 20, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. This event recalls the courage and commitment of four A&T freshmen, David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Jibreel Khazan (Ezell Blair Jr.), and Joseph McNeil, who bravely challenged the status quo of segregation by sitting down at the lunch counter of the FW Woolworth five-and-dime in downtown Greensboro on February 1, 1960. Museum co-founder Skip Alston said, “When those four young men sat down, the rest of America stood up for freedom, justice and equality. That started the modern-day Civil Rights Movement right here in Greensboro, North Carolina.”
An outgoing queen and changes for the 2024 Apple Pageant
LINCOLN COUNTY – It’s a time for reflection for Madilynne “Madi” Burgin who was crowned the 2023 Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen last August. The year has been a whirlwind of visits to local schools, appearances, riding in parades and adjusting to life as a college student, but it’s almost time for her to pass on the title.
Abortion ruling likely keeps North Carolina a destination
(The Center Square) – North Carolina is expected to remain a destination for abortions in the South following two decisions on Friday in a federal case litigating new state law. Judge Catherine Eagles decided on a permanent block for part of the legislation that says doctors must document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills. Reasonable enforcement would be challenging, she said. Eagles issued the injunction for it last year. ...
'They took a part of our world': Family continues to grieve, searching for answers in unsolved murder of Gastonia father
GASTONIA, N.C. — Friday marks three years since the murder of Johnny Moore, who was shot and killed during a home invasion in Gastonia. His family is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this case. Johnny Moore’s brother Stephan Moore said their...
3 years after Gastonia barber killed, family hopes billboard will bring answers
Friday marks three years since a well-known barber was killed inside his home. That means it’s been three years since his family was torn apart and three years of them searching for answers.
Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
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