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IKEA: College students eat for free on Thursday (plus big discounts on dorm essentials)
IKEA is a go-to spot for incoming college students. Boasting reasonably priced furniture that can fit into the smallest dorm room, it’s almost a rite of passage road trip for families with kids getting ready to leave for college. Luckily for Charlotte area students, it’s not a long drive....
A realtor asked his Gen Z employee to edit a video. The result went viral
Instagram users are calling for the promotion of an employee who who answered her realtor boss’s request for a video edit with a hilarious montage. Mike Hege is a realtor at Pridemore Properties, a real estate brokerage based in Charlotte, North Carolina. In early July, the 43-year-old asked his company's 27-year-old video marketing manager to make a video for his Instagram and TikTok pages.
VT, UVA player attendees announced for ACC football media day
CHARLOTTE, NC. (WDBJ) - The players who will be in attendance for next week’s ACC media day have been revealed. For the Hokies, in addition to head coach Brent Pry, Quarterback Kyron Drones, defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland, and Corner Back Dorian Strong will all make the trip to Charlotte for preseason media availability.
ILA Union Says East Coast Port Strike ‘Growing More Likely’
The clock is ticking on contract negotiations at the East and Gulf Coast ports.Trucking Firms Tussle with Labor Department on Independent Contractor Ruling In a Friday statement, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said the threat of a strike after the current Sept. 30 expiration deadline is “growing more likely,” as the negotiations remain at an impasse. Harold Daggett, the president and chief negotiator of the ILA, said that the maritime employers represented by United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) “are running out of time” to negotiate a new master contract agreement and avoid a coastwide work stoppage across 36 ports from Maine to...
Free swim classes taught by lifeguards offered in Mecklenburg County
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With temperatures soaring into the upper 90s, it's been difficult to stay cool. But in the Charlotte area, some of the coolest places around are the eight Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation swimming areas. At two of those locations, kids can stay cool while learning how to swim for free.
9 Investigates: Charlotte shooting spree suspect ordered to be deported in 2022
Channel 9 has learned one of the two suspects accused in a deadly shooting spree in Charlotte was ordered to be removed from the U.S. by an immigration judge in 2022, according to records.
NFC East team urged to trade for underperforming Carolina Panthers star
Dan Morgan released several established veterans throughout his first offseason as Carolina Panthers general manager. It didn't come with much financial benefit, but the new front-office leader took dead-cap hits next season to provide long-term flexibility. This is just the start. Getting the Panthers' roster up to scratch will be...
VP Kamala Harris to visit Fayetteville Thursday
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Vice President Kamala Harris will be making a campaign stop in Fayetteville this week. According to the Biden-Harris campaign, the vice president will “deliver remarks” an event in the city on Thursday. No other details on her visit have been released yet. Harris...
Students complete early childhood classroom internships
Stokes Partnership for Children (SPC) is pleased to announce West Stokes High School students Haleigh Moran and Brianna Guraleczka completed the Workforce Innovation to Support Early Education (WISEE) program during the 2024 spring semester. Both students, who are juniors, completed the program by conducting an internship in an early childhood...
Greensboro man is helping seniors stay in shape this summer with a workout class!
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former bowler Joyce Grimsley is hitting strikes for a different reason these days. The 86-year-old marked 18 years attending the Active Adults' Fitness class at Smith Active Adult Center and she says it's all thanks to her instructor. "Bishop is the best. If it wasn't for...
Cherokee Indian Hospital to hold Job Fair to address staffing shortage
CHEROKEE, N.C. – The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) is currently short-staffed and is planning a Job Fair to address this issue. The event, which will feature on-the-spot interviews, will be held in the Welch Top Conference Room in the hospital on Monday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Piedmont Triad hits 99 degrees marking hottest day in 12 years, breaking 50-year record
(WGHP) – With an observed high of 99° Monday, the Triad has officially broken a 50-year-old temperature record for July 15. Not only did we break the record high temperature, but a high of 99° makes this the hottest temperature the Triad has observed since July 2012. This comes after Sunday when the high temperature […]
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