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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?...
Charlotte working to address rise in panhandlers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — From intersections to sidewalks, panhandlers are setting up in Charlotte in search of help. It’s a complex issue that’s leading to frustration for some who say the act puts their safety at risk. Fred Royer lives in Uptown and says he now wears a...
Construction Notice At Lincoln County DSS July 8-12
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Beginning Monday, July 8, 2024, The Main Entrance Of Lincoln County DSS will be blocked for installation of replacement sliding glass doors. Entry to the main lobby of DSS will be re-routed. Expect to see signage for directions. If assistance is needed for entry, please call 704-732-0738.
Meck Co. officials give $600 allowance to some formerly incarcerated individuals
Mecklenburg County officials are giving some formerly incarcerated people a hand up after leaving the detention center. People who qualify can get up to $600 in an account to pay for essentials.
Congratulations Kamryn Hollowell, Miss North Carolina Teen 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This morning we welcomed a bit of royalty into the Charlotte Today studios. Miss Statesville Teen, Kamryn Hollowell...sharing what it was like to be crowned Miss North Carolina Teen this past weekend. Hollowell sharing, she'd been dreaming of this opportunity since she was 8 years old,...
More than 1K customers without power in Gaston, Lincoln counties
GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 1,000 customers are still without power in Gaston and Lincoln counties on Monday afternoon. Duke Energy’s outage map showed about 3,500 outages in the Mount Holly area, and 1,200 more near the intersection of Highways 16 and 73 in Lincoln County by 8 a.m.
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...
New flood disclosure rule provides NC homebuyers with property’s flood history
A new flood disclosure rule takes effect Monday in North Carolina. It makes disclosing flood history mandatory during the homebuying process. Burning fossil fuels is driving up global average temperatures and increasing inland flooding. A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture and rains harder during storms. This increases flooding inside and outside federally designated floodplains.
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