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New Report Ranks UNC Hospitals as Second-Best Hospital in North Carolina
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of hospitals once again see UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill grabbing a top spot. The 2024-25 rankings by the magazine were released on Tuesday, with the hospital campus checking in at No. 2 overall out of 135 hospitals evaluated in North Carolina. It is a position UNC Hospitals, which is part of the UNC Health system, has held for several consecutive years.
17-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Black Pilot In North Carolina History
Garner has also earned the praise of his mother, Melissa Dixon, who believes his achievement has laid the groundwork for any future pilots that come after her son. Ryan Garner, a 17-year-old North Carolina pilot, recently became the first and youngest Black pilot to receive his license at Concord’s Goose Creek Airport. He also became the youngest Black pilot in North Carolina history. At first, Garner wasn’t sure he wanted to be a pilot, but after talking with a Delta Airlines pilot, he changed his mind.
Flight attendant union and American Airlines reach tentative contract agreement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) and American Airlines reached a tentative contract agreement Friday after a final week of bargaining. According to a news release, the tentative agreement will be presented to the APFA Board of Directors and Executive Committee for review. “Our latest...
Airport passengers scramble to find rental cars after hundreds of cancellations at Charlotte airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Thousands of people were stranded at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Friday due to a CrowdStrike outage that led to a global ground stop for all flights for several hours. Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled at Charlotte Douglas, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. Airport...
Charlotte's Queen's Feast Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Over 100 Eateries Offering Special Menus
The city of Charlotte is currently bustling with the aroma of diverse cuisines as Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week springs into action. Commencing on Friday, the event spotlights over 100 participating restaurants across the city, offering food enthusiasts three-course meals at fixed prices ranging from $30 to $50. According to an overview by QC News, this summer promotion is a chance to dive into the local culinary scene without breaking the bank, from July 19 through July 28.
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