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Davidson County Local Food Network and Thomasville Farmers Market announce launch of a new pop-up farmers market
The Davidson County Local Food Network and the Thomasville Farmers Market are excited to announce the launch of a new pop-up farmers market at the Senior Services Congregate Center in Thomasville. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to improve access to fresh and locally grown farm produce for...
PHOTOS: Ellerbe Lions Club 4th of July Jamboree ’24 – Part 1
Spectators trickled in to the Ellerbe Lion’s Club Thursday afternoon for the annual Fourth of July Jamboree. Kids ran around the playground or sang karaoke prior to the start of the fireworks show. Many attendees were dressed in red, white and blue in recognition of the national holiday. See...
North Carolina Central could play at Carolina Panthers’ stadium in the future
During North Carolina Central University’s board of trustees meeting late last month, an important item of interest regarding the football team’s future schedule was announced, concurrent with renovations set to take place for a local National Football League stadium. Bank of America Stadium, longtime home of the Carolina...
Hornets Reportedly Target Surprising All-Star on the Trade Market
The Charlotte Hornets have ushered in a new era since last season's trade deadline when they moved on from Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, and PJ Washington. They made their intentions of rebuilding clear when they hired Jeff Peterson as general manager, and Charles Lee as their new head coach. The...
HVAC expert shares tips to lower cooling costs during scorching summer heat
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With a heat advisory in effect for the Charlotte area Friday, many folks will crank up the air conditioning to beat the heat. But experts say there are other ways to keep your house cool that won't drive your electricity bill sky high. Brandon McBrier, the...
Panthers named potential landing spot for former Saints WR Michael Thomas
Here’s an interesting slant . . . Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report just sifted through the NFL’s bargain bin, matching some of the top remaining free agents with a number of teams. Knox finishes off his list with veteran wideout Michael Thomas, who he believes may have enough left in the tank to help a young quarterback over in Charlotte:
Senior housing in the works for east Charlotte
Eliza Hammond, a pharmacist with Atrium Health for 16 years, was frustrated with Charlotte’s lack of affordable housing, so she took matters into her own hands. Hammond is working to build a new housing community for senior citizens in east Charlotte. The 40,000-square-foot community will include 32 units and is expected to cost around $9 million. The 1.5 acres of land, purchased by Hammond’s mother during the pandemic, was approved for use as “an age-targeted and income-restricted multi-family residential community” in March 2023 by the city of Charlotte.
Charles Lee Bringing Multiple Coaches from Celtics to Hornets
After helping the Boston Celtics reach the NBA summit while flanking Joe Mazzulla as his lead assistant, Charles Lee is now in Charlotte, starting his long-deserved opportunity as a head coach at basketball's highest level.
Piedmont Region Faces Dangerous Heat Wave, Heat Advisory in Effect for Charlotte and Surrounding Areas
A sweltering heatwave is set to firmly grip the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia, North Carolina and upstate South Carolina, with astronomical heat index values that could soar up to 108, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Residents in Charlotte and surrounding areas are under a heat advisory effective from 11 AM until 8 PM EDT today, as the mercury is expected to climb near the century mark, combining with high humidity to produce potentially dangerous conditions. The NWS cautions that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
VIDEO: Someone Thought Cam Newton Was Jay-Z, And The Former NFL Quarterback Was Not Happy About It
Cam Newton was not having it after a fan mistakenly identified him as Jay-Z. The former Carolina Panthers star had stepped out for some entertainment when he was approached by someone believing he was the hip-hop mogul. “Jay-Z bro, Jay-Z,” a male holding a camera said as Newton walked toward...
Charlotte reached 101 degrees for the first time in two years Friday
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Heat Advisory is in place as well until 8 p.m. as feels like temperatures have been making a run for 108 degrees across our central and southeastern counties. Tonight: Heat Advisory, heat index values over 105 degrees, scattered t-storms west. This Weekend: Heat and humidity...
Entertainment, the outdoors and summer nostalgia at a free weekly movie night in Charlotte
Through August, Camp North End will host its Crossroads Cinema series, a free outdoor movie event that happens each Thursday evening. The series shows films from the ’90s and 2000s, like cheerleading cut classic “Bring it On” and Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing.”. On...
Potential Carolina Panthers draft bust could be cut after 2024 camp
The Carolina Panthers have some serious complications to solve before the 2024 season. Dan Morgan, Brandt Tilis, and Dave Canales revamped the roster with a plethora of new additions throughout their first offseason in positions of power. This was a much-needed boost, but it's also their first step in what is a vast rebuilding process.
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