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Hot and humid for the weekend with scattered storm chances
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After a break from seasonable conditions, temperatures will make a run for the 90-degree mark once again this weekend. First Alert Saturday: Near 90-degrees, humid, scattered storms; isolated severe. Sunday: Upper 80s, humid, scattered storms. Temperatures will start off in the upper 60s on Friday morning...
Remembering Charlotte music legend Maurice Williams of The Zodiacs
Maurice Williams, the celebrated leader of R&B group The Zodiacs, died at the age of 86 on Aug. 6. Williams, a longtime Charlottean, is best known for his hit “Stay,” a song that left a mark on the Doo Wop and R&B genres. Though his work brought him fame, people close to him remember him most for his commitment to his faith and his kindness.
Report: Violent crime up in Raleigh and Charlotte
(The Center Square) – In two major North Carolina cities, violent crime is up while arrests are down. This comes as Raleigh and Charlotte, two of the 10 largest in the southeastern United States, spend more money on public safety and continue to hire more police officers. The capital city had an increase in homicides and rapes in the first half of this year as compared to the same period...
'These disparities exist' | Lincoln County couple shares story of grief, praises new law aimed at stillbirth prevention
DENVER, N.C. — Since 2018, Brandon and Tomeka Isaac have used their darkest days as a guiding light to help others. “Two weeks before everything just happened, Jace was measuring small. That’s a symptom of something going on,” Tomeka Isaac shared. Jace is their tragically stillborn son.
This week in the archives: Blue Ridge Brutal provides riders with views and experience, NCHSAA announces Marc Payne as member of 2018 Hall of Fame and Todd Island Park restoration begins
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Ashe Post and Times (previously the Ashe Mountain Times). Aug. 17, 2017 Blue Ridge Brutal provides riders with views, experience The Blue Ridge Brutal bike ride took place Aug. 12, and riders from all over the state and beyond came to participate...
Robinson says ‘conflict of interest’ in state’s review of family’s nonprofit, citing Stein’s wife’s employment
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) is accusing a state agency of having a “conflict of interest” in its review of his wife’s nonprofit because that agency also employs the wife of his opponent in the governor’s race, Atty. Gen. Josh Stein (D).
1 in 4 NC students chronically absent from school
One in four North Carolina students was "chronically absent" from school during the 2022-23 school year, state data show. This means hundreds of thousands of students missed at least 10% of the school year, or the equivalent of at least three and a half weeks of school.
Some rivers in eastern North Carolina continue to rise
Flood warnings remain in place for several areas of eastern North Carolina; the National Weather Service says some continue to rise, while water levels are starting to drop in other locations. The Tar River at Greenville is expected to crest at around 17 feet, moderate flood stage, on Friday and...
Harris to call for federal ban on price-gouging in Friday speech
Vice President Harris on Friday will outline a series of economic policy proposals as part of her presidential campaign, including a call for a federal ban on corporate price-gouging. Harris will deliver remarks in North Carolina, a battleground state where her campaign said she will focus on plans to lower...
Top high school football player in NC — maybe in the US — faces tough college decision
Providence Day’s David Sanders might be the best high school football player in the United States. He’s got his own clothing line, and big decision to make Saturday. An exclusive Q&A with The Observer.
Mountain State Fair gearing up for fun September 6-15
FLETCHER, NC (August 13, 2024) ⇒ Organizers with the N.C. Mountain State Fair sponsored by Ingles Markets are busy preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fair with the new entertainment and an expanded Got to Be NC Pavilion featuring 22 new outdoor vendors. New entertainment. Two new...
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