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Newly installed windows immediately sent energy bill through the roof for Willow Spring homeowner
A home improvement job left a Triangle man with problems.Devin Terry had all new windows installed in his Willow Spring home. Shortly after the installation, he became frustrated with the job because it didn't give him the results he was expecting."The sashes right here, you can feel the air coming through right here, and you can hear, hear how loud, your camera can probably hear how loud the windows are," he said to Troubleshooter Diane Wilson.Terry said he noticed the noise and outside air coming in soon after he had the windows installed by Lowes."Then I started to see my...
Morgan Locklear ’25 awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
Furman University health sciences major Morgan Locklear ’25 of Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a 2024 recipient of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship. Awarded to only 55 undergraduates from 50 colleges and universities in the United States, the $7,000 scholarship supports Native Americans and Alaska natives pursuing health-related careers or who are working on tribal policy issues. The scholarship is also open to students of any ethnic background who are interested in conservation and environmental issues.
An outgoing queen and changes for the 2024 Apple Pageant
LINCOLN COUNTY – It’s a time for reflection for Madilynne “Madi” Burgin who was crowned the 2023 Miss Lincoln County Apple Queen last August. The year has been a whirlwind of visits to local schools, appearances, riding in parades and adjusting to life as a college student, but it’s almost time for her to pass on the title.
Charlotte Fire to conduct training exercise, traffic impacts expected
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Fire Department will conduct a training exercise in uptown Charlotte Saturday, which is expected to have an impact on traffic. A considerable number of fire trucks will be near 500 S. Church St. and firefighters will be in the area running drills. The training...
Summer recap: A look at how schools are spending the break
Several schools stayed busy over the summer as students took a much-needed break. Here are some highlights in education from Mecklenburg and Union counties since June 7, the last day of school for most students:. • June 10: The Charlotte City Council approved a fiscal year 2025 budget that included...
Making lobster toast with Indaco
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) Duke’s Hot Tomato Summer competition celebrates its fourth anniversary and this year, Indaco is getting in on the action. Chef Travis Kirkley, culinary director of Charlotte concepts at Indigo (spell check) Road Hospitality Group, joined our show this morning to share what Indaco will be serving for Hot Tomato Summer.
Creating a Third Space: Writing Camp at Queens
During a blistering week in early July—hot even by Charlotte standards—22 rising sixth through 10th graders gathered in the Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement. In its fifth year, Creative Writing Camp at Queens has grown from its 2020 virtual launch to being housed now in the most beautiful building on campus, drawing students from all over the city for a week where they can gather and celebrate their love of reading, writing, discussion, and creativity.
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