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NCHSAA head: No NIL deals for high schoolers
Because of a new state school board policy, talented high school student-athletes in North Carolina will have to wait till they reach the collegiate level before they can profit from deals using their name, image or likeness. That’s according to Que Tucker, commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, who was the guest speaker at the 9th annual Northeastern North Carolina High School Football Media Day, presented Friday by Elizabeth City State University’s WRVS FM 89.9 campus radio station. ...
Charlotte man charged with indecent liberties with minor
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Charlotte man has been charged with having indecent liberties with a minor, the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday. 34-year-old Brock Davis faces multiple charges including soliciting a child by computer, resisting, and attempted statutory sex offense with a child under the age of 15. An initial investigation […]
She dreamed of being in the Winter Olympics. Now she's going for the gold in a new way
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Paris Olympics are underway and athletes from around the world are competing on the biggest stage and former athletes are looking back on their competitive days from afar. Ola Kamieniecki was on track to represent Poland in the 2014 Winter Olympics, but sadly, an injury...
Monday marks 3 months since 4 Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers were killed in an ambush
Monday marks three months since the shooting that killed four Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers. Hundreds of people came together Saturday at Suffolk Punch in the South End to show support for the officers who were hurt in the deadly ambush in east Charlotte this past April. The event dubbed Craft Brewers...
Swimmer's ear vs. ear infection: How to tell the difference | VERIFY
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With summer in full swing and many people watching Olympic swimmers compete in Paris, kids are likely to spend more time in the pool. And while matching Michael Phelps or Katie Ledecky's accolades won't happen in the backyard, there are some very real concerns parents should have when their kids are swimming, including ear infections and swimmer's ear.
Heavy rain, storms possible Monday across Charlotte Metro: What to expect
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Storm chances are returning to the forecast this week. We’ve issued a First Alert on Monday, July 29 due to storm chances. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day. A downpour is possible at just about any point -- though there will be...
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