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NC athlete making history in women's kayak and canoe at Olympics
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Evy Leibfarth first got into a boat in the Nantahala River near her hometown of Bryson City, North Carolina. Now she's taking on rapids in Paris. Leibfarth felt the rush at an early age. Her parents, Jean Fogler and Lee Leibfarth, were avid kayakers. Leibfarth’s dad even serves as her coach.
Showmars Location to Close in Charlotte
According to WSOC, Showmars has confirmed that it will not renew its lease at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center on E. Fourth Street. While a specific closing date has not been announced, the City of Charlotte reports that the lease has expired and a request for proposals to find a new tenant is currently underway. Details about which restaurants have applied for the space have not been disclosed.
Myers Park filled with cyclists for this weekend's '24 Hours of Booty'
Hundreds of cyclists will pedal through Myers Park this weekend as part of the 23rd annual "24 Hours of Booty" fundraising event. The event raises money for Atrium Health Cancer Institute, the Levine Children's Hospital and other organizations and nonprofits. It was started in 2002 by Charlotte attorney Spencer Leuders as a way to raise money for cancer patients.
Officials: Southwest Florida inmate, already serving life for killing fellow inmate, kills again
A Charlotte Correctional Institute inmate has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of another inmate. According to the State Attorney's Office, James Howze died from strangulation on Feb. 29 while alone in a cell with William Tulenko. At the time of the incident, Tulenko had a pending...
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...
Ramona Halloway Exits Radio One Charlotte
Ramona Halloway has exited her role as Community Affairs Manager at Radio One Charlotte. Halloway, who previously spent 22 years hosting the Matt & Ramona Show with Matt Harris on “107.9 The Link” turned “Mix 107.9” WLNK, had moved into that role in May 2023. In her most recent role, she was making biweekly appearances on the successor “Mix Mornings with Matt Harris and Liz Luda”, and hosting two weekly podcasts with Harris. She started her career at Country WNKO Newark OH, and has also worked as News Director and morning co-host at WTLC-FM Indianapolis from 1998-2000 and News Director of WNCI Columbus prior to teaming up with Harris at “Z104” WNVZ Norfolk. She has also co-hosted “Charlotte Today” on WCNC-TV and “Fox News Edge” on WCCB-TV.
NCMEC seeks help finding missing Charlotte teen
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Linnex Sylvester. Linnex, 16, disappeared from Charlotte, North Carolina on July 22, 2024. He is described as 5’2″, weighs 100 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Linnex is believed to be in the local area or travel to surrounding cities.
Kaimon Rucker Wants To Help Set ‘Standard’ On UNC Defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Players on the North Carolina defense were uniform in their observations of Geoff Collins' infectious zeal on the field during the spring. Dubbed the "Minister of Mayhem," the former Georgia Tech wants the UNC defense to formulate a winning culture and embody an aggressive identity in 2024 — and according to Kaimon Rucker, he made those intentions clear from the moment he arrived. One of Collins' objectives is to instill a mindset into the Tar Heels that they can be one of the ACC's elite defenses and among the best in the country.
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent
North Carolina football is rich with Charlotte-area talent. North Carolina State linebacker Power Echols (right), a Chambers High School graduate, will take over the leadership role on the Tar Heels' defense as a senior. Power Echols has the North Carolina defense under his control. The 6-foot, 225-pound linebacker is ready...
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