Lake Wylie
LATEST NEWS
SCDNR conducts courtesy boat inspections
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will conduct courtesy boat inspections starting 4th of July weekend. SCDNR boating safety and enforcement officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for the required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registrations. Officials say this effort is to keep people and waterways safe […]
Former South Carolina representative, Florence native Mack T. Hines dies at 77
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Longtime South Carolina Rep. and Florence native Mack T. Hines died Thursday at 77, according to the Florence County Democratic Party chairman. “Rep. Hines served from 1995-2005 advocating tirelessly for the people of Florence and Marion counties,” Isaac Wilson said. “His dedication and commitment to public service set a standard […]
Carowinds’ summer bet on its abandoned concert venue
Before being abandoned, it was the Carolinas’ signature outdoor concert venue in the ’80s. Now, the long-dormant Carowinds Paladium — an amphitheater surrounded by a theme park — is poised for a comeback. A look around the Gardaland Resort during their Gardaland Night is Magic summertime...
Six athletes with N.C. ties make cut to Paris Olympics
The U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials wrapped up in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday with a handful of athletes with North Carolina ties booking a ticket to Paris. Charlotte native Anna Cockrell finished second in the 400-meter hurdles in a time of 52.64 seconds. The Providence Day alumna, who also competed in the Tokyo Olympics, graduated from University of Southern California in 2019.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
FBI Warns Of Jury Scam
The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new, more sophisticated jury scam involving fake federal arrest warrants. The scammers call victims or send emails claiming the victims failed to report...
Coffee for a cause: New business offers more than a cup of Joe
It’s a Friday morning and the third day Hope Hub has been open. A steady stream of hospital staff at Atrium Health Cleveland comes through the doors, ordering smoothies, coffee and other beverages to jumpstart the day. Not only do they serve up iced and hot beverages, but a portion of the proceeds...
In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change
WATAUGA COUNTY—Ben Dalton broke the glassy surface of the Watauga River, spit out his mouthpiece and gasped for breath. All morning, Dalton, a state wildlife biologist, and two other snorkelers had been scouring the river bed, trying to rescue as many eastern hellbenders as they could. So far, they had not saved a one. “They […] The post In NC, a species of concern is threatened by the vagaries of climate change appeared first on NC Newsline.
Charlotte reached 101 degrees for the first time in two years Friday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Heat Advisory is in place as well until 8 p.m. as feels like temperatures have been making a run for 108 degrees across our central and southeastern counties. Tonight: Heat Advisory, heat index values over 105 degrees, scattered t-storms west. This Weekend: Heat and humidity...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.