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Carolina Ascent FC Agrees to Short Term Loan with Washington Spirit for Jill Aguilera
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (July 27, 2024) – Carolina Ascent Football Club announced today that midfielder Jill Aguilera will join National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side, Washington Spirit, on a short term loan. Aguilera will return to Carolina Ascent FC following the Spirit’s match against NJ/NY Gotham FC in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on Sunday, July 28.
More reel time for Independent Picture House
Charlotte’s hub for indie films expands with a new, larger theater and more space for community gatherings. Earlier this year, Independent Picture House executive director Brad Ritter was just beginning to plan a two-year anniversary celebration of Charlotte’s only independent theater dedicated to art-house films. Instead, he found...
Paris Olympics | Here's how Erika Connolly, U.S. women did during 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay heat and final
PARIS, France — The 2024 Olympic Games have begun! The Opening Ceremony in Paris officially started the games on Friday, and WCNC Charlotte is tracking several competitors with Carolina connections. One such athlete is Erika Connolly, née Brown. Originally from California, this swimmer went to Hough High School in...
Miami Football: Expectations remain high at ACC Media Day Kickoff
CHARLOTTE - Head coach Mario Cristobal, quarterback Cam Ward, offensive lineman Jalen Rivers, and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa were the four Miami representatives who made a positive impression at the ACC Media Days Kickoff on Wednesday (July 24) in Charlotte, N.C. Cristobal, who is looking to improve on his 12-13 record...
A taste of Paris: Amelie’s French Bakery offering Olympic-themed dessert box
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Add something sweet to your Olympic watch party with this bakery’s Olympic box. Summer Marquez, general manager at Amelie’s French Bakery, joined us this afternoon to talk about the Olympic box Amelie’s is offering. The Olympic box includes a variety of French...
Hornets should be copying Nets after Killian Hayes signing
The Charlotte Hornets are going to try to push for the playoffs next year, but if they were to sneak in, it would likely be via the Play-In Tournament, and that seems like the ceiling for this group. And that’s okay. They are still a very young team, and...
Wayne Brothers Companies Names Isaiah Wayne as New President
Isaiah Wayne to Lead Wayne Brothers, Inc. as New President, Continuing the Legacy of Excellence and Innovation. CHARLOTTE, NC, July 27, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Wayne Brothers Companies, a leading Design-Build Specialty Contractor, is pleased to announce Isaiah Wayne as its new President. He succeeds his father, Keith Wayne, who will continue serving as Wayne Brothers's CEO, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining the company's stability.
Queen City Adding Another Shack Shack
Shake Shack Inc., the popular restaurant chain, will soon open its sixth location in the area at Charlotte Premium Outlets, says WSOC. Set to debut in 2025, the new Shake Shack will be situated near the Saks Off Fifth entrance and will feature its signature modern “roadside” burger stand experience.
Two More Charlotte Breweries To Close This Weekend
CHARLOTTE, NC — Restaurants, coffee shops and breweries, Charlotte has plenty of them. There’s almost 40 breweries in the city, but there will be two less after this weekend. A weekly Friday tradition for Mike Moriarty and his family at Devil’s Logic Brewing. Some stories, a few laughs,...
Charlotte airport workers sometimes walk on a busy road to get to their cars. They say it's because employee shuttles take too long
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport are risking their safety and time just to get home from work. While there are buses to shuttle employees to and from the employee lot, many choose to walk on the busy parkway due to long wait times. Employees run...
Warriors steal Brandon Miller from Hornets in 5-Year NBA Re-Draft
The Bleacher Report staff recently conducted a five-year NBA re-draft, and the Charlotte Hornets weren’t able to keep their core together, as Brandon Miller was picked 18th overall by the Golden State Warriors. The order of the draft was based on every team’s regular-season record over the course of...
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