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North Carolina advocates continue to address homeownership disparities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WCNC Charlotte anchor Jane Monreal followed up on WCNC Charlotte reporter Nate Morabito's investigations into Charlotte's challenges with affordable housing. According to recent data from real estate company Zillow, nearly one in four Black applicants are denied a mortgage. That's more than twice as often as...
Davis named All-State Class 3A East Pitcher of Year
The North Carolina Softball Coaches Association has announced that South Brunswick rising senior Kina Davis is the Class 3A East Pitcher of the Year. This is the second consecutive year Davis has received the honor. This is the third time she has been named to the all-state team.
These Carolina cities are the most, least educated, study says
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent study by WalletHub took a look at 150 major cities in America and used 11 different parameters to determine which places were the most or least educated. Some of those parameters include how many adults have higher than a high school diploma, the quality...
Already not seeking another term, North Carolina Sen. Perry resigns from chamber
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina state senator who helped lead a powerful committee has resigned days after the General Assembly completed this year’s primary work session. The resignation of Republican Sen. Jim Perry of Lenoir County was effective Tuesday, according to a letter he sent Monday...
Novant axes hospital deal after FTC pressure
The head of the competition division at the Federal Trade Commission took a victory lap this week by announcing that Novant Health has voluntarily withdrawn its offer to buy several facilities in North Carolina from Community Health Systems, after an appeals court agreed with the agency to enjoin the deal pending appeal.
Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers
Residential property disclosure statements in North Carolina now include a question about testing for contaminants in private wells, thanks to work by the NIEHS-funded University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center and collaborators. The decision by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, effective July 1, requires sellers to indicate whether dwellings supplied by private well water have ever had the water supply tested for quality, quantity, and pressure and, if so, to provide the date of the test.
Mushroom-infused chocolates recalled amid probe into illnesses; illness reported in NC
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to avoid a brand of mushroom-infused chocolates and sweets after the foods were linked to dozens of illnesses and some hospitalizations.
Antisemitism law backed by GOP majorities, Democratic governor
(The Center Square) – Defining in North Carolina law a working definition of antisemitism has been accomplished by Republican majorities in the General Assembly and signed into law by its Democratic governor. The SHALOM Act, as House Bill 942 is known, stands up to hate and leads “with our moral principles,” a definition used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. It includes “contemporary examples of antisemitism” as a tool and guide “for training, education, recognizing, and combating antisemitic hate crimes or discrimination and for tracking...
25 in ’25: BJ’s announces newest location for the Garden State
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced two new store locations and one is in New Jersey. The new spot will be the Garden State's 25th location of the membership-only warehouse club. The announcement also includes the 10th BJ's location for North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our...
Fireworks, parades set for 4th of July celebrations in WNC
(WLOS) — Western North Carolina is ready to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, with several fireworks shows and parades on tap for this week. Below is a list of events scheduled for this holiday week. Asheville. Independence Day Block Party, sponsored by Ingles (July 4): This is an all-day...
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