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Tuesday 9/3: Gillian Welch & David Rawlings – Woodland
We’ve been awaiting it for a while, and here it is! Fans know how meticulous they are with getting their sound just right – a perfect balance of rustic, acoustic warmth with modern technology. This was recorded in Nashville at Welch and Rawlings' own Woodland Sound Studio, and mastered directly from the original tapes (through custom Ortofon amplifiers to a Neumann VMS-80 cutting system.) David Rawlings produced it. They’re coming to our area in October! They play Charlotte on October 15th, Boone the 17th, Knoxville the 18th, and Asheville the 19th.
Charlotte: A Crime And Justice Story Plus Increasing Retention In N.C. Colleges
WFAE Executive Editor, Ely Portillo updated More to the Story on the story, "Charlotte Is Failing To Bring Down Traffic Deaths," when he visited our program in August. This included details of the City's Vision Zero plan. Ely also covered, "To Increase Retention, North Carolina's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are Hiring Student Success Coaches."
Feathered Friends: Bird club announces fall program schedule
The Lee and Lois Herndon Chapter of Tennessee Ornithological Society, also known as the Elizabethton Bird Club, will soon begin its schedule of monthly meetings for 2024-25. The brief business meetings are always accompanied by an informative and entertaining program on birds, birding or other subjects from the natural world.
Meals on Wheels Rowan moves into ‘Forever Home’
SALISBURY — Meals on Wheels Rowan moved into its newly renovated offices at 720 Grove Street in mid-July. The building, which had sat vacant for several years, was formerly known as Salisbury Children’s Clinic and most recently housed the Novant Hospice office. Renovations began in August 2023. Graham Roofing installed a new roof on the […] The post Meals on Wheels Rowan moves into ‘Forever Home’ appeared first on Salisbury Post.
Labor trends up in Carolinas for payroll employment; gig economy like ride shares seeing increase
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Ride share drivers transporting passengers from Charlotte Douglas International are hoping the Labor Day weekend brings them more money than usual. Friday already proved to be an active day for the Charlotte airport ride-share parking lot, but Daniel Murphy says he’s not expecting much. “I actually went back and […]
Charlotte Girl Scout Crushes State Cookie Sales Record, Raises Funds for Children with Dyslexia
In a record-breaking feat that even seasoned sales vets could appreciate, 12-year-old Charlotte Girl Scout Olive Gordon isn't just selling cookies, she's shattering records. And in true entrepreneurial spirit, the proceeds aren't just lining her troop's pockets; they're funneling into a cause close to her heart, helping children with dyslexia. According to a report by WBTV, Gordon sold an astounding 12,801 boxes of Girl Scout cookies in the 2023-2024 season, setting the North Carolina state record.
There’s a college football player whose last name is the full name of a former Eagles quarterback
If you saw Carson Wentz at last night’s Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic game, no you didn’t. That was actually Jack Carson-Wentz, the team’s long snapper who somehow has the last name of the full name of the former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback. Strange!. Here’s more on the...
Class of ’73 dedicates new LED sign
ROCKINGHAM — Greeting students and passerbys near the main entrance of Richmond Senior High School is a new gift from the school’s first graduating class. Prior to Friday’s home football game, Richmond held a dedication ceremony to officially unveil its new LED sign along U.S. 1. Several...
Former Carolina Panthers stars now coaching Charlotte middle school football team
If Charlotte Christian Middle School football succeeds, it will be no surprise in the Mid-Atlantic. That's because of the rich NFL tradition on the coaching staff. There are three former Carolina Panthers stars mentoring the football team. Tight end and FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen is the head coach, and linebacker Luke Kuechly and running back Jonathan Stewart are mentoring the youngsters as assistants.
West Charlotte at Monroe (Universal Windows Direct Game of the Week)
MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - A showdown of two high-powered offense was surprisingly dominated by defense before lightning interrupted the action. Monroe and West Charlotte were knotted up at 0-0 halfway through the second quarter when the game was suspended due to lightning. It was not resumed Friday night, West Charlotte head coach Sam Greiner tells WBTV that a decision will be made on Saturday to determine if the game can be resumed on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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