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Local food truck empire adds new, stationary locations.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The owner of King of Fire has decided to take his business inside this summer. King of Fire is a family-owned pizza food truck business with seven trucks, and it will be adding two brick-and-mortar locations. The first location with open in The Green in August, and the second location will be in Clover this September.
North Carolina Central could play at Carolina Panthers’ stadium in the future
During North Carolina Central University’s board of trustees meeting late last month, an important item of interest regarding the football team’s future schedule was announced, concurrent with renovations set to take place for a local National Football League stadium. Bank of America Stadium, longtime home of the Carolina...
Tint USA of Charlotte Helps Save on Energy Bills with Energy-Efficient Window Films
Tint USA of Charlotte offers residential window tinting solutions designed to enhance energy efficiency, reduce glare, and improve privacy. Their window films help control heat gain and loss, providing significant energy savings and increased home comfort. Harrisburg, North Carolina - July 5, 2024 - Tint USA of Charlotte is proud...
A paw-sitive July 4 experience
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - In the noise and excitement of a July 4 fireworks show, it’s easy to forget about the furry members of the family. PetSuites is a pet resort that offers boarding, grooming, training, and daycare services. Joining our show this afternoon, Emma Taitano, general manager...
HVAC expert shares tips to lower cooling costs during scorching summer heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With a heat advisory in effect for the Charlotte area Friday, many folks will crank up the air conditioning to beat the heat. But experts say there are other ways to keep your house cool that won't drive your electricity bill sky high. Brandon McBrier, the...
Dinosaurs descending on Uptown Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ultimate Dinosaurs: Meet A New Breed of Beast is now a major attraction at Discovery Place Science in Uptown Charlotte. It features prehistoric creatures meeting the latest, cutting edge technology. There are 16, full-size specimens from the southern hemisphere and brought to life for everyone to...
Boy With Lawncare Business Lives Out His Dream Of Cutting Grass At The Airport
11-year-old Quentin Hines Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, has turned his passion for lawn care into a thriving business. Even recruited some fellow fifth graders to train and help him with his business. But he’s always had his sights on a bigger goal: mowing at the Charlotte airport. CBS mornings helped make that happen in a day set up just for him!
7 things to do in Charlotte this weekend | QC Happenings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Stay Weather Aware as the heat and sunny conditions impact your weekend in the Queen City. Live music is back at Carowinds, and kicking off the Carowinds Summer Music Fest is Grammy-winning singer LeAnn Rimes with Johnnyswim. Find more information here. Saturday, July 6. North Carolina...
City Startup Labs’ new initiative combines entrepreneurship and tech skills to target Charlotte’s digital divide
City Startup Labs is set to launch a new tech-focused initiative that will bring device repair to communities in need, the organization announced on July 3. The new initiative is part of its ReEntry Entrepreneurship Program. With a $400,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, the Charlotte...
Celebrating creativity through spoken word
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - If you’re a poet and you know it, today’s your day as we highlight music and poetry. Tim Miner from Charlotte is Creative, and Frank Expression, a poet and musician from The Expression Directory, joined our show this morning to celebrate the art of poetry and spoken word.
Senior housing in the works for east Charlotte
Eliza Hammond, a pharmacist with Atrium Health for 16 years, was frustrated with Charlotte’s lack of affordable housing, so she took matters into her own hands. Hammond is working to build a new housing community for senior citizens in east Charlotte. The 40,000-square-foot community will include 32 units and is expected to cost around $9 million. The 1.5 acres of land, purchased by Hammond’s mother during the pandemic, was approved for use as “an age-targeted and income-restricted multi-family residential community” in March 2023 by the city of Charlotte.
HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference sets attendance record
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas recently held its first Commercial Strategy Conference, which took place from June 25-26, in Charlotte. The sold-out event, an evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC, brought together a record 860 industry professionals from 152 unique hotel brands and...
Charlotte approves $650 million renovation plan for Bank of America stadium
Under the finalized deal, the City of Charlotte has agreed to pay $650 million toward Bank of America Stadium upgrades in exchange for the Panthers and Charlotte FC remaining in Charlotte through 2045. “If Charlotte is going to continue to pay for the stadium costs, it is high time the...
Police Probe Multiple Shootings in Uptown Charlotte, Community on High Alert After Consecutive Nights of Violence
Charlotte Police are currently investigating a series of overnight shootings that unfolded in Uptown Charlotte, leaving multiple people injured. The first incident happened at approximately 3 a.m. near West Trade Street, in proximity to landmarks such as Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, as WBTV reports. Details on the circumstances leading to the shooting remain scant, but officials confirmed that at least one person was hurt.
Mother of Missing 12-Year-Old from North Carolina Named Suspect by Police
The mother of a missing 12-year-old girl from North Carolina has become a suspect in the case. Madalina was last seen getting off the Bailey Middle School bus on November 21, 2022. The investigation, involving Dallas police and the FBI, remains ongoing with authorities piecing together evidence linking Madalina's case...
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