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18 swim sites in eastern North Carolina fail water quality standard tests
WASHINGTON, N.C. (WNCT) — More than a dozen swim sites across eastern North Carolina have failed Swim Guide tests this week after recent periods of heavy rains. Sites that failed to meet the water quality standards include: “This is a direct result of the enormous amount of rain we’ve had over the last week or […]
Man couldn’t wait to get his first task after an inmate told him he could get him a job as a professional killer for the mob, instead decided to go on his own killing spree; sentenced
Charlotte, N.C. – According to the court documents, the 44-year-old defendant, later identified as Quinsy, was sentenced to life in prison (without the possibility of parole) after he killed 44-year-old DaIe and 22-year-old Jedidah in 2002. Prosecutors say the defendant is already serving a life sentence (without the possibility of parole) for two other killings. He also killed 53-year-old Rlchard and 29-year-old Robbert.
Niner Times survey shows LGBTQ+ students feel safe at UNC Charlotte but worry about DEI changes
The Niner Times conducted a survey to gain insight into how comfortable and safe queer and LGBTQ+ students feel at UNC Charlotte following the passing of the DEI policy revisions. The results of the survey show that most respondents feel safe and comfortable expressing their queer/LGBTQ+ identity on campus. The...
Mother ‘just made a careIess mistake’ by leaving her two children in a hot vehicle for nearly 7 hours to die so she could go and gambIe; sentenced
Charlotte, N.C. – According to the court documents, the young mom, later identified as Launica, was sentenced to nearly 10 years behind bars for her role in her children’s death. The woman reportedly left her children, 2-year-old Trinitty and 3-year-old Amera, in her vehicle for nearly 7 hours so she can do and gambIe. When she exited the caslno, the woman realized that her children were unresponsive and she took the to the hospital.
ACC Continues to Grow Financially, Further Growth Expected
The ACC isn’t the financial powerhouse that the SEC or Big Ten can claim to be, but the conference continues to trend upward. According to the latest 990 forms, which ACC commissioner Jim Phillips touted earlier this week, the ACC surpassed $700 million in total revenue in the 2022/23 fiscal year — with a 14% increase in distributable revenue from the prior year.
Canoeist with Carolina ties takes on Olympic rapids in Paris
PARIS, France — Canoeist Casey Eichfeld took on a challenging slalom course at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday and qualified for the semifinals. His second run time on Saturday was 94.69. Eichfeld is originally from Pennsylvania, but he and his family now live in Charlotte, North Carolina. He...
NoDa Bizarre: All Arts Festival, with live music, art activities, a movie and more…
The NoDa Neighborhood Business Association is hosting the first ever NoDa Bizarre — All Arts Festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The festival features live music, an art market with 50+ vendors, an interactive...
More reel time for Independent Picture House
Charlotte’s hub for indie films expands with a new, larger theater and more space for community gatherings. Earlier this year, Independent Picture House executive director Brad Ritter was just beginning to plan a two-year anniversary celebration of Charlotte’s only independent theater dedicated to art-house films. Instead, he found...
Carolina Ascent FC Agrees to Short Term Loan with Washington Spirit for Jill Aguilera
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 27, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today that midfielder Jill Aguilera will join National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side, Washington Spirit, on a short term loan. Aguilera will return to Carolina Ascent FC following the Spirit’s match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on Sunday, July 28.
Columbia hosts first Book Lovers Expo, bridging authors and readers
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Book lovers and authors traveled far and wide to attend Columbia’s first Book Lovers Expo. The event, which originated in Washington, D.C., was created by the Bookbutler Publishing Company and has now arrived in Columbia. “There weren't a lot of opportunities to connect with communities,...
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