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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...
1 year later | Where the case into Allisha Watts' death following her disappearance stands now
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's Note: This story discusses domestic violence, which may include descriptions of violent acts. Reader discretion is advised. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 marks one year since Allisha Watts was last seen alive by her family in North Carolina. Her disappearance sparked an investigation that resulted in the discovery of her body in a small town about 96 miles east of Charlotte more than a month later.
Onboard American Airlines During Trump Assassination Attempt…How Passengers Reacted
I happened to be on an American Airlines flight on Saturday at the time that an assassination attempt against former President Trump occurred. The reaction onboard was not unexpected, but still quite interesting to witness. Trump Assassination Attempt – How Passengers On My American Airlines Flight Reacted. We were...
Gov. Roy Cooper visits Greensboro College; discusses funding public education
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper visited the North Carolina Governor’s School Western Campus at Greensboro College on Tuesday. Cooper visited classrooms where students were taking courses in their specialization, including chorus, math, social science and orchestra. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Governor’s...
Hickory Aviation Museum receives historic military aircraft
The Hickory Aviation Museum added a new military aircraft to its hangar Monday when a pair of United States Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers jets arrived at Hickory Regional Airport. As an eager crowd awaited the arrival, Hickory Mayor Hank Guess said he wants the city to continue to collaborate with...
2024-25 Showcase Homes Player Profile: Jadon Phillips, Hickory
JADON PHILLIPS – SOPHOMORE – HICKORY. Parents Names: Jazhmine Phillips – Mom; Ron Jackson – Dad. Siblings: Josiah – little brother; plays basketball; Cadynn – younger sister; plays basketball and cheers; Jordyn – youngest sister; gymnastics and dance. Social Media Handles: X- jadon_phillips1l;...
City of Statesville imposes new water restrictions in response to worsening drought conditions
The City of Statesville has issued new restrictions in an effort to promote water conservation in response to worsening drought conditions. The Statesville area is now under a Stage D2 Severe Drought condition. The drought condition is determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). This follows the recent...
2024 Women's Triathlon Schedule Released
HICKORY, NC - The quest for a three-peat starts in August, as head coach Harley Mason and the Lenoir-Rhyne Women's Triathlon team have released their 2024 schedule. Coach Mason and the Bears have reached unprecedented heights for such a new program. Competing in their inaugural season just four years ago, LR already has two national championships (2022-2023) and a third-place finish (2021).
Mooresville’s Mayor says there’s ‘no way’ to stop the growth, instead says they’ll slow it
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV) - Following more complaints from residents in Mooresville and in the surrounding areas, the mayor of Mooresville shared updates about how the Town of Mooresville is addressing the area’s growing pains. “Eventually a piece of land is going to become something right? It is so what...
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