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South Carolina's transgender bathroom law now in effect for public schools
ROCK HILL, S.C. — South Carolina’s controversial school bathroom law is now in effect. It was slipped into the state budget and requires students to use bathrooms based on their biological sex. A couple of months ago, lawmakers were working on this legislation in the South Carolina State...
Old castle hidden beneath NC's largest sand dune fully visible again
NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Thousands of families visit the Outer Banks to climb the incredible sand dunes at Jockey's Ridge each year. Many have no idea, however, what's hidden beneath the 400 acres of sand that covers the largest active dune on the East Coast. Is it an illusion?...
Mecklenburg County opens cooling stations during extreme heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County officials are providing resources for residents to stay cool as temperatures hover above 90 degrees. Block Love Charlotte is one of the facilities the county announced would be open to help people beat the heat.. “Individuals can come in and get that respite that...
Charlotte Takes #8 in Top 10 Best Cities for International Students
Students worldwide choose to study in the United States due to the many academic opportunities available and the transformative experiences they can have in the city they study in. With that in mind, the latest CommercialCafe study sought out to identify America’s best cities for international students, ranking the cities...
Solid Waste Services Announces No Delay To Independence Day Collection Schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky waste as scheduled on Thursday, July 4. City offices will be closed, but there will be no delay to collection services. Be sure that carts are put at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day.
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.
South Boulevard shut down in both directions at Magnolia Avenue
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — All lanes are blocked on South Boulevard at Magnolia Avenue Tuesday afternoon after an incident where a Publix truck downed power lines, officials say. For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts from WCNC Charlotte, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications.
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