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Police Probe Multiple Shootings in Uptown Charlotte, Community on High Alert After Consecutive Nights of Violence
Charlotte Police are currently investigating a series of overnight shootings that unfolded in Uptown Charlotte, leaving multiple people injured. The first incident happened at approximately 3 a.m. near West Trade Street, in proximity to landmarks such as Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, as WBTV reports. Details on the circumstances leading to the shooting remain scant, but officials confirmed that at least one person was hurt.
Henrietta Zalkind: We are stronger together after 30 years of service
This week starts the beginning of Down East Partnership for Children’s new fiscal year. While we are excited to celebrate 30 years of service to this community, it also brings a variety of challenges. The child care crisis continues, as hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid for child care centers and homes across North Carolina come to an end. This is creating a gap in child care funding in the state. While there may be some funding to provide a stop gap for...
Tribal recreational marijuana sales begin in North Carolina
CHEROKEE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Adult members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and other federally recognized tribes can now buy recreational marijuana. Great Smoky Cannabis Co., a dispensary that opened in Cherokee in April, made its first legal sale of adult-use cannabis on the Fourth of July. Tribal...
Tega Cay Golf Club’s Red, White, and Blue Tournament Shines on July 4th
The Tega Cay Golf Club hosted its highly anticipated Red, White, and Blue tournament on July 4th, a day marked by celebration, camaraderie, and impressive displays of golfing prowess. This annual event, a 4-man scramble, saw teams alternating tees on each hole, adding an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the competition.
Police: Multiple arrests, no major incidents in uptown Charlotte on Fourth of July
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Multiple arrests were made and no major incidents were reported during Thursday night’s Fourth of July celebrations in uptown Charlotte. According to police, two adults and 10 juveniles were arrested. Officers seized one firearm, one magazine of ammunition, more than 12 pounds of marijuana and three boxes of fireworks.
HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference sets attendance record
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas recently held its first Commercial Strategy Conference, which took place from June 25-26, in Charlotte. The sold-out event, an evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC, brought together a record 860 industry professionals from 152 unique hotel brands and...
2024 Rice Football Opponent Season Preview: Charlotte
It was a bumpy first year for Biff Poggi and Charlotte last season. What can Rice Football expect from the 49ers in 2024? Head Coach: Biff Poggi Record at School: 3-9 (1 Yr) | Career FBS Record 3-9 (4 Yr) Offensive Coordinator: Mike Miller | Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Osborn Subscriber content. Please login to see the full post or visit our Patreon page. Sorry! This part of content is hidden behind this box because it requires a higher contribution level ($10) at Patreon. Why not take this chance to increase your contribution? Subscribe on Patreon for exclusive Rice football recruiting...
Charlotte 8-year-old dies after being left in hot car by mother
A woman faces an involuntary manslaughter charge in North Carolina after her child died from being left in a hot car, police said. The 8-year-old girl was transported to a local hospital after being found in critical condition in a vehicle in Charlotte last week but later died from a heat-related medical emergency, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Syracuse Football: 247Sports analyst projects 'Cuse against Wisconsin in bowl battle
Super early bowl projections continue to arrive for Syracuse football ahead of the 2024 season, which begins for the Orange in late August when the 'Cuse will host Ohio in a non-conference encounter. Brad Crawford, an analyst with 247Sports, recently unveiled his way-too-early bowl line-up for this coming term, along...
White Sox top prospect enjoying playing in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fireworks, food and family. All reasons that over half a million fans flock to Truist Field for Charlotte Knights games every season. Plus, you might see a future Major League star. This week, Knights shortstop Colson Montgomery was selected to play in the MLB All-Star Futures...
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