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GoJackets Podcast - It's only preseason but football is back
Preseason practice has begun, and we did a deep dive into the offense and defense and talked about the coordinators and Coach Brent Key. GoJackets.com was in Charlotte for the ACC Kickoff. We gave our impressions of the new format and new location. Finally, the NCAA is ready to put...
UNC Charlotte tests for cancer-causing chemicals in buildings
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — UNC Charlotte confirms they've done testing to buildings on campus for PCBs following NC State's results confirming PCBs inside Poe Hall. The results forced the building to close and since that time more than 200 people who worked or studied there have reported a cancer diagnosis.
Foreigner and Styx Rock the Queen City
Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour Lights Up Charlotte. Classic rock fans packed the house at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for an evening of rock and roll as the Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour came to town. The tour features two of my all-time favorite bands Styx and Foreigner co-headlining and alternating spots each evening along with the legendary John Waite opening up the show.
NC Department of Transportation upgrades traffic signals to improve pedestrian safety
North Carolina Department of Transportation is improving pedestrian safety through upgrading traffic signals.According to a Friday press release, NCDOT is adding a 'leading pedestrian interval' or LPI, to its traffic signals. This gives pedestrians a three to seven-second head start to enter the crosswalk before drivers who must yield before making a turn."This change makes pedestrians more visible for drivers," Nick Zinser, NCDOT's Western Region Signals Engineer, said. "It's a safety enhancement, and it can be done at a low cost by reprogramming the existing equipment at our traffic signals."LPIs are already common in downtown Charlotte and Raleigh.The press release...
What happens to Robinson if Cooper becomes VP pick?
As speculation grows over Governor Roy Cooper being among the top four Democratic contenders to be a Vice Presidential running mate for Kamala Harris, it's also raising questions of what happens to his current position in North Carolina, and what powers Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson would have as acting Governor while he is away campaigning.Ironically, we're in this situation because, under North Carolina law, Governor Cooper didn't get to do what Kamala Harris or presidential candidates get to do, which is choose their own running mate.Unlike in many other states where the Governor and Lt. Governor run as a...
ENC National Night Out roundup
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — National Night Out is a time for strengthening police-community partnerships and highlighting local resources. These events create an atmosphere for sharing information and building positive relationships between citizens and law enforcement. Here are some National Night Out events taking place throughout our area. Carteret County:
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