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Chester County Sheriff's Office locates missing girl
CHESTER, S.C. — A search for a missing girl was concluded on Tuesday after she was found safe, according to the Chester County Sheriff's Office. The child went missing shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. She was found around 8:15 p.m., according to the sheriff's office. Deputies used a...
United States Veteran Receives New HVAC System
WALLKILL – Uneven heating, a temperamental water heater, and no air conditioning – Victor Bailey’s move to his first Hudson Valley home wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Still, as a U.S. Army Veteran with a family of five kids, Bailey simply couldn’t afford to make the upgrades to the home he purchased in the Hamlet of Wallkill three years ago.
Lexington firefighters prepared for high heat risks
LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — About 75 percent of all firefighters have reported suffering heat-related injury symptoms, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. But the heat can cause more problems than heat stroke. It can lead to sudden cardiac events, which is the top cause of firefighter fatalities. Lexington firefighters helped extinguish […]
Grant will help research ways to improve WNC aviation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Thousands of dollars will soon be going toward researching ways to improve aviation in Western North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Transporation (NCDOT) announced in a press release on Monday that the state had received a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grant. North Carolina was among three states that received the ARISE grant, which is funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Moore Regional Hospital ranked among top N.C. Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
PINEHURST — FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, including its Hoke and Richmond campuses, has again been recognized as one of the top hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report. Moore Regional is tied for sixth in the annual Best Hospitals recognition and also received high-performing marks in...
Charlotte Padel Club doubles in size
Charlotte Padel Club recently added three new courts, doubling the number of padel courts in Mecklenburg County. Why it matters: It's the era of the racquet sport. Pickleball gets much of the attention, but padel — which most players describe as a mix of tennis and squash — is slowly catching up. Catch up quick: Charlotte Padel Club opened about a year and a half ago, co-owner Raquel Correa tells Axios. She and her husband Miquel moved here from Miami five years ago. They opted to build their own padel courts when they couldn't find any around Charlotte.Charlotte Padel Club...
Connecting the past to the future with Levine Museum of the New South
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - The Levine Museum of the New South is encouraging community building, reflection and connection on our region’s history and our future. Since 1990, the museum has told the stories of people who have impacted and been impacted by our region and holds community events that allow guests to navigate the current world through a history lens. Programming and content from the museum, such as exhibitions and talks, encourages important conversations and sometimes covers the history of inequality.
Charlotte nonprofit helping new businesses get ahead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte nonprofit Freedom In Me has customized training to meet the needs of businesses just starting out. The 12-week business development program includes showing entrepreneurs how to format business plans, grants, and contracts. The program also provides tools for start-ups, networking contacts, and resources that help fill their business needs.
Charlotte day care owner speaks after license suspended over health, safety concerns
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State officials suspended an east Charlotte day care center's license back in February, and nearly five months later, the owner is speaking to WCNC Charlotte about what happened. Midwood Learning Academy, located at 2519 Central Ave., had its license suspended on Feb. 26, according to the...
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