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Word of Mouth: Influencers impact where Charlotte shoppers spend their money
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than ever before, choosing where to eat or shop is all about word of mouth and much of that word of mouth comes from influencers. The influencer industry is worth $24 billion, with 5 million influencers nationwide and thousands here in Charlotte. As WCNC Charlotte's...
Sumter family celebrates young boy's birthday as they mourn his heartbreaking loss
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Family members of a Sumter boy found shot and killed one day before his 16th birthday vowed to honor his life and celebrate the birthday that was stolen from him on Friday. Derrick Wilson's aunt, Cynthia, spoke on Friday, standing alongside his mother. “We are...
Mother ‘just made a careIess mistake’ by leaving her two children in a hot vehicle for nearly 7 hours to die so she could go and gambIe; sentenced
Charlotte, N.C. – According to the court documents, the young mom, later identified as Launica, was sentenced to nearly 10 years behind bars for her role in her children’s death. The woman reportedly left her children, 2-year-old Trinitty and 3-year-old Amera, in her vehicle for nearly 7 hours so she can do and gambIe. When she exited the caslno, the woman realized that her children were unresponsive and she took the to the hospital.
Canoeist with Carolina ties takes on Olympic rapids in Paris
PARIS, France — Canoeist Casey Eichfeld took on a challenging slalom course at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday and qualified for the semifinals. His second run time on Saturday was 94.69. Eichfeld is originally from Pennsylvania, but he and his family now live in Charlotte, North Carolina. He...
Local stores closing after bankruptcy filing
Conn’s, which has been struggling with rising costs and declining sales, voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 23 and has released a list of 106 stores it’s initially closing across the U.S., although it laid out the possibility of a “full-chain liquidation.”
NoDa Bizarre: All Arts Festival, with live music, art activities, a movie and more…
The NoDa Neighborhood Business Association is hosting the first ever NoDa Bizarre — All Arts Festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 3 to 8 p.m., at Johnston YMCA, 3025 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. The festival features live music, an art market with 50+ vendors, an interactive...
ACC Continues to Grow Financially, Further Growth Expected
The ACC isn’t the financial powerhouse that the SEC or Big Ten can claim to be, but the conference continues to trend upward. According to the latest 990 forms, which ACC commissioner Jim Phillips touted earlier this week, the ACC surpassed $700 million in total revenue in the 2022/23 fiscal year — with a 14% increase in distributable revenue from the prior year.
Carolina Ascent FC Agrees to Short Term Loan with Washington Spirit for Jill Aguilera
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 27, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today that midfielder Jill Aguilera will join National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side, Washington Spirit, on a short term loan. Aguilera will return to Carolina Ascent FC following the Spirit’s match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on Sunday, July 28.
More reel time for Independent Picture House
Charlotte’s hub for indie films expands with a new, larger theater and more space for community gatherings. Earlier this year, Independent Picture House executive director Brad Ritter was just beginning to plan a two-year anniversary celebration of Charlotte’s only independent theater dedicated to art-house films. Instead, he found...
Paris Olympics | Here's how Erika Connolly, U.S. women did during 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay heat and final
PARIS, France — The 2024 Olympic Games have begun! The Opening Ceremony in Paris officially started the games on Friday, and WCNC Charlotte is tracking several competitors with Carolina connections. One such athlete is Erika Connolly, née Brown. Originally from California, this swimmer went to Hough High School in...
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