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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...
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...
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?...
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.
Humane Society of York County – Pets of the Week
This handsome black and white feline is Zach. Zach came to the HSYC as a stray and just look at him now!. You can find him enjoying the surroundings at the Purrfect Pair Café in Rock Hill. He is estimated to be just over a year old. He is...
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 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.
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