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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.
Charlotte nonprofit diverted 4K pounds of art supplies from going to a landfill in June
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte nonprofit is making an impact in the Queen City, bringing new life to used art supplies to bring affordable materials to creatives while reducing what would otherwise go to the landfill. Rachel Busby, a board member and volunteer with Upcycle Arts, joined the team...
Wake Forest announces most of non-conference schedule
Wake Forest announced most of its non-conference schedule for the upcoming men’s basketball season on Friday morning. The Deacons will play six home games against teams from low- or mid-major conferences, starting the season with two home games against Coppin State (Nov. 4) and North Carolina A&T (Nov. 7). And then comes the first of three non-conference games away from Joel Coliseum, with a Nov. 10 matchup against Michigan at the Greensboro Coliseum. That’s the first half of a home-and-home series, with the Deacons bound for Detroit in the 2025-26 season. Wake’s other non-conference home games are against USC Upstate...
43 NC players make US Lacrosse All-American
North Carolina's representatives on the U.S. Lacrosse All-American team have all been announced. On recommendations from the N.C. Lacrosse Coaches Association, a certain number of players are given All-American status at the end of the year. They are divided into five parts for the boys — NCISAA plus an East and West for the NCHSAA's 4A and 1A/2A/3A classifications — and two (NCISAA and NCHSAA) for the girls.
Samaritan's Purse sending more help to those impacted by Hurricane Beryl
JAMAICA, — Samaritan's Purse is sending another emergency relief flight to areas impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The organization based in Boone, NC said in total, its deployed three flights in less than a week. The most recent flight is heading to Jamaica delivering vital supplies to the island as...
MPD Felony Arrests: June 16-30
The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests:. ♦ Tyler Andrew Peacock, 24, of Mathis Church Road, Catawba, charged with malicious conduct by prisoner, misdemeanor drunk and disruptive, misdemeanor resist or delay an officer, and misdemeanor assault on government official. ♦ Quentin Damar Willis Jr., 20, of Lee Street,...
Carowinds’ summer bet on its abandoned concert venue
Before being abandoned, it was the Carolinas’ signature outdoor concert venue in the ’80s. Now, the long-dormant Carowinds Paladium — an amphitheater surrounded by a theme park — is poised for a comeback. A look around the Gardaland Resort during their Gardaland Night is Magic summertime...
Elon alumna navigates music industry, promotes upcoming album
The day before Game 5 of the Stanley Cup, pop artist Brooke Alexx got a call from one of her managers asking if she wanted to sing the national anthem. She flew to Miami the day of and said it was the biggest crowd she’d performed the national anthem for. Throughout her career, she’s also performed the anthem for a U.S. Women’s soccer game and an L.A. Clippers NBA game.
Record high temperatures in jeopardy
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence tied a high-temperature record yesterday of 103 degrees and Lumberton broke their 101-degree record when they also reported 103 degrees as the peak temperature. That was Lumberton’s first record of the year and today is also the first excessive heat warning of 2024....
Sunday not as hot; potential for heavy downpours in some areas
North Carolina is finally getting some relief after two days of dangerous heat.Temperature highs will be in the high 80s to low 90s on Sunday. For some areas, there is potential for heavy downpours and lightning, along with gusty winds.This comes after an excessive heat warning across multiple counties, including Wake and Cumberland counties, for most of Saturday. Some areas saw rain.Friday, Raleigh experienced the hottest day ever recorded.According to the National Weather Service, the high at Raleigh-Durham International Airport reached 106 degrees. The previous highest temperature recorded in Raleigh was 105 degrees. That happened in 1952, 1988, 2007 and...
SMITH MILLWORK ADDS TENNESSEE HUB
Smith Millwork, Inc., Lexington, N.C., a leader in the moulding manufacturing and building material distribution industry, has opened a new location in Rossville, Ga. This new hub is strategically positioned to serve the growing demands of the Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia markets. Smith Millwork has been a trusted name in...
Pitt gripped in drought bullseye: Historically dry conditions raise concern
A dearth of April showers and less than half an inch of total recorded precipitation in June has made Pitt County a poster child for ongoing statewide drought conditions, an expert said. Rainfall totals in Pitt County from January-June are almost 7.82 inches below the norm, according to data provided by Corey Davis, assistant state climatologist for the North Carolina State Climate Office. He said that North Carolina had a mostly wet winter but that precipitation was largely front-loaded in December and early January. ...
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