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Celebrating National Cheesecake Day with Oh My Ganache
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Tuesday is National Cheesecake Day in the United States, and we of course had to celebrate. To help us do just that, Brittani Sheppard, owner of Oh My Ganache, came into the QC Kitchen to whip up a delicious vanilla cheesecake. She talked about different...
Popular Charlotte coffee chain to open location at new Uptown-South End tower
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Charlotte-based coffee chain Night Swim Coffee will open a new location next year at a residential tower being erected at the edge of Uptown and South End. The fast-growing coffee chain is the first to sign a retail lease with Queensbridge Collective, a mixed-use skyscraper under...
High heat with a couple rounds of storms through Wednesday
Heat Advisory for our western counties from 11 AM to 8 PM. Heat index values will range from 100-105 area wide. Expect lots of sun and hardly any rain today. By this evening, a complex of storms could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and small hail in the strongest of storms.
Clemson University Launching New Initiative to Bring the Power of STEM to South Carolina Schools
Through a new partnership with STEM Global Action, Clemson University’s Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging and Access, will launch the STEM South Carolina (STEM SC) initiative as part of the university’s mission to enhance educational access to all students for success in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. One...
Unmarked burial sites of slaves and indigenous people to be mapped in NC
North Carolina Department of Transportation and N.C. State University have partnered to map unmarked burial sites belonging to historically marginalized groups.Unmarked burial sites have been at risk as the state's population keeps growing leading to commercial and residential development. Experts are also concerned that more frequent storms could make it more difficult to identify and preserve these burial sites."This partnership is important as it will help in preserving and honoring the heritage of these communities, ensuring that their stories are not forgotten," Tunya Smith, director of NCDOT's Office of Civil Rights, said.The research project will focus on identifying and mapping...
Award-winning Beaufort distillery now named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024
A Beaufort distillery with an ear-catching name has earned some taste-bud-catching top honors in the Palmetto State. The Rotten Little Bastard Distillery (RLB is you are talking about it in church) was recently named Best South Carolina Regional Distillery 2024 in The Guide to South Carolina’s "Best of South Carolina" 2024 Contest.
Teammates, others say goodbye to SCSU Hall of Fame member Benjamin Blocker
Several teammates and other SC State graduates gathered for the Homegoing Service for former Bulldog Hall of Fame running back Benjamin "Bennie" Mays Blocker, Sr. on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Leevy's Funeral Home in Columbia. Heading the group was Dr. Willis Ham, one of Blocker's closest friends and teammates....
NCDOT adopts traffic signal policy for improving pedestrian safety
RALEIGH — As new pedestrian signals are installed or existing ones are upgraded, the N.C. Department of Transportation is programming them with an enhanced safety feature. NCDOT is adding what is called a “leading pedestrian interval,” or LPI, to its traffic signals, giving pedestrians a head start of three to seven seconds to enter the marked crosswalk before motorists on the parallel direction get a green light. This interval allows pedestrians to better establish themselves in the crosswalk to drivers who must yield to them...
School choice keeps changing, but it’s never been simple
This story first appeared in Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up here Sign up here to get it to your inbox first. When you listen to North Carolina’s lawmakers, it can seem like school choice is a starkly partisan issue: Democrats support public education, while Republicans value choice and competition.
Heat is back! 3 First Alerts in place as we get ready for a heat wave
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The severe weather threat clears out overnight and we’ll have dry conditions on your morning commute. However, be prepared for the possibility of patchy fog. Wednesday morning: Low 70s, patchy fog, partly cloudy. Wednesday: FA: Mid 90s, partly cloudy, stray shower/storm. Thursday: FA: Upper 90s,...
What to know about eligible items for SC tax-free weekend, 'relief for weary families'
It's almost that time of year again to shop until you drop. South Carolina's annual tax-free weekend is coming up, and with it comes a selection of sweet deals. This year, the event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 to Sunday, Aug. 4. ...
Best Upstate high school football juniors for 2024 SCHSL season
With the South Carolina high school football season approaching the first day of practice on Aug. 2 and Week Zero regular-season games on Aug. 23, here is a look at the Upstate’s top seniors in 2024. They are listed in alphabetical order. Torrean Davis Spartanburg | 6-1, 170 | Wide receiver ...
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