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Elevated bacteria levels found in French Broad River; public urged to avoid water for now
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Environmental non-profit Mountain True urges people to avoid swimming in the French Broad River at this time. People are advised to hold off from getting in the water for 24 to 48 hours, or until the water is less muddy. Samples show high bacteria levels...
Cone Health Gives $5 Million For Greensboro’s New Windsor Community Complex
The City of Greensboro announced on Thursday, July 25 that Cone Health system plans to donate $5 million toward the construction of the Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex – a place where people can come to interact, learn about wellness, study, exercise, check out books, swim, and do a lot more things than anyone could ever do at a traditional “library.”
Veteran Charlotte Personality Ramona Holloway Laid Off.
For the first time in over 23 years, Ramona Holloway — the longtime co-host of WLNK-FM’s former “Matt & Ramona Show” — is no longer working in radio, The Charlotte Observer reports. On Tuesday, the 58-year-old Holloway said on social media that she had been...
Tidjane Salaun's summer league performance proves Hornets biggest worry
The Charlotte Hornets surprisingly selected Tidjane Salaun with the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Most predicted Salaun as a mid-first-round selection, but Charlotte clearly believed in his potential. It was shocking to see him taken so high, but Salaun has more than enough upside to deliver. The...
A taste of Paris: Amelie’s French Bakery offering Olympic-themed dessert box
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Add something sweet to your Olympic watch party with this bakery’s Olympic box. Summer Marquez, general manager at Amelie’s French Bakery, joined us this afternoon to talk about the Olympic box Amelie’s is offering. The Olympic box includes a variety of French...
Box office hits: N.C. A&T Football and Hoops to be featured on network broadcasts
The N.C. A&T State University Aggies have been climbing the ranks of national recognition and notoriety. Well the Aggies have leveled up, recently they haven't enjoyed some of the successes of their past. However, that hasn't stopped the interest in the Aggies from skyrocketing. Even more households will be introduced to the Aggies this year and the hope is that the additional exposure will help many of the things the Aggies need - including recruiting.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Cross Creek Mall, downtown and more from Fayetteville's past
The Fayetteville Observer has plenty of photos in its archives for anyone interested in how the Cumberland County area has grown and changed over time. Here are 20 of our most popular staff archive photo galleries from the past few years, with photos ranging from the 1800s to the 2010s. Hay Street's seedy...
‘BAM!’ Tower at Enka campus is reduced to rubble
ENKA, N.C. (828newsNOW) – A small group of onlookers stared in awe on Thursday as the hulking but obsolete Haynes Tower building was being reduced to mounds of twisted metal, bricks and other debris on A-B Tech’s Enka campus. Candler resident Lisa Schwartz was there, taking cell phone...
Caesar's Virginia to host hiring event in Browns Summit
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — Caesar's Virginia is bringing recruitment efforts to Guilford County. It is on track to open this year in Danville, Virginia, about an hour north of Greensboro. The company will hire at least 900 people for the site. In the meantime, the Danville casino's temporary site...
Coast to Coast: Carolina Basketball's Top 100 Players
Because of its long history of success, trying to put North Carolina Basketball into any confines can be a tough task. Inside Carolina analytics expert Adrian Atkinson takes the spotlight on this special episode of the Coast to Coast show, as Sherrell McMillan and Joey Powell discuss Atkinson's recently released, updated comprehensive ranking of UNC's Top 100 Basketball players.
Full details of Hornets waiving Reggie Jackson revealed with new info
The Charlotte Hornets released Reggie Jackson after acquiring him in a deal with the Denver Nuggets earlier this offseason. The trade was a very clear dump on the side of Denver. Jackson was waived by Charlotte, clearing the way for him to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, who he will...
Celebrate all things tomato during Hendersonville event
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Tomato lovers, there’s something you should look out for this weekend!. The Hendersonville Farmers Market, located at 650 Maple Street, is celebrating its Fourth Annual Tomato Day on Saturday, July 26. The celebration marks the peak season for the crop and offers up a...
Asheville's Homelessness board will likely dissolve as work of new CoC begins
ASHEVILLE - The Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee, which for 16 years has worked to address homelessness in Asheville, voted July 25 to recommend dissolution of its board in an effort to consolidate work with the newly restructured Continuum of Care. The decision, though expected, seemed somewhat emotional for some members. There was a brief bout of applause after the vote, a few muttered "wow's," and expressions of gratitude for work that has stretched more than a...
Johnston Man Receives Sentence For Planning To Attack Energy Grid
Federal prison sentences have been handed out to three individuals who conspired to attack the United States’ energy grid. Among them is a 25-year-old man from Johnston. Liam Collins received a ten-year sentence for the weapons charges associated with the scheme. Paul James Kryscuk of Idaho and Justin Wade...
Chapel Hill girl gets on stage, receives Taylor Swift's hat during Eras Tour stop in Germany
A Taylor Swift fan from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, lived out her dream and went viral during Swift's Era's tour in Hamburg, Germany, on July 23.Lucia Hugelmeyer, 9, was in Italy with her family for her 17-year-old sister's lacrosse team. They made a last-minute decision to attend Swift's concert in Germany.It turned out to be a decision Hugelmeyer will never forget.She was picked from the crowd to go on stage and receive Taylor Swift's hat during the entertainer's hit song "22." The hat gift is a staple at Swift's concerts, but Hugelmeyer never imagined she'd be picked to be part...
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