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Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,497 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,974 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S....
Police: Man killed in shooting at southwest Charlotte apartments
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Charlotte early Monday morning. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Rachel Freeman Way at the Berewick Pointe Apartments, not far from the intersection of Shopton and Steele Creek roads.
20 things happening in Charlotte this week, including "The Bachelorette" watch parties
Ferris Bueller once said, "The question isn't 'what are we going to do,' the question is 'what aren't we going to do?' It will be hard to choose with everything going on this week.Monday, July 22🌹 Watch the newest episode of "The Bachelorette" at Streetcar and get half off martinis and wine. | 8pm | Free | Details😂 Show off your best jokes at Triple C's open mic night. | 7:30pm | Free | Details🥘 Find dining deals at over 100 Charlotte restaurants during Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week. | Through Jul. 28 | Prices vary | Details⛺️ Enjoy camp-inspired...
Localized flash flooding threat to continue into the week ahead
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Temperature-wise, highs will top out in the upper 80s on a daily basis after morning lows in the low 70s. • Rain Trend: Daily downpours, storms likely into next week. • Humidity: Stays tropical, will fuel shower & storms. The front that stalled over the area...
Adult and pet displaced after Winston-Salem water main break, firefighters say
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — An adult and a pet are displaced after a water main break that started on Sunday, July 21, according to the Winston-Salem Fire Department. The area remains closed Monday morning. The water main break happened on the 400 block of W. Acadia Ave. Luckily, no one...
Car overturns into drainage ditch near Waffle House in Cumberland County
A car rolled over into a drainage ditch Sunday morning in Cumberland CountyIt happened just before 4 a.m. near the Waffle House on Goldsboro Road in Wade.Upon arrival, units said they found a Ford Expedition overturned on its roof with the hood and engine submerged in the water in the ditch.First responders had to remove the side rear window, and the driver could escape.The driver was treated by EMS, but it is not known how serious her injuries are.North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.No further information is available at this time.
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight at North Wilkesboro: ‘Wrecky Spinhouse Jr.’ Nickname Coined
Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr’s Fight: Kyle Busch‘s candid reflections on the altercation with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., as shared during his appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ offer a fascinating glimpse into the high-pressure world of professional racing. Busch recounted the tension preceding the confrontation, expecting aggression but encountering an unexpectedly composed Stenhouse. This moment of vulnerability revealed the unpredictable and often volatile dynamics that define driver relationships post-race.
Power restored for hundreds in Cabarrus County after crash crushes utility poles on NC-49
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Hundreds of people were without power in Cabarrus County after a concrete truck took down multiple utility poles on Saturday and caused NC-49 to shut down in both directions. Power has been restored for most of the approximately 500 homes and businesses that went dark...
Alcohol monitoring for some NC parents could save lives. Uncertainty about the law presents a roadblock
For months now, Michael Dean Smith said, he has feared his infant daughter will be hurt or killed in a drunk-driving related accident with the mother of his child behind the wheel. Smith, 34, of Waynesville, shares joint custody of his now 15-month-old daughter with Valery Francis, who has primary...
Opera singer Denyce Graves on diversity and highlighting hidden voices
Note: This program originally aired on Feb. 13, 2024. This week, Charlotte Talks takes a look back at some of our favorite interviews from this year. Acclaimed opera singer Denyce Graves came to Charlotte to tell the story of an influential yet often overlooked voice — that of Mary Cardwell Dawson.
People News & Notes: ECU Health electrophysiology lab first in NC to earn IAC accreditation
ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab is the first hospital lab in North Carolina to earn accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology in the areas of testing and ablation, device implantation and left atrial appendage occlusion, ECU Health announced. Accreditation by the IAC means that the lab has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with published standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care, the health system said. ...
Mothers of children who died via fentanyl poisoning champion NC’s new death-by-distribution law and continue to advocate for awareness
The CityBeat is a nonprofit-funded position reporting on Winston-Salem and Greensboro city council and all city business. These pieces are free to be republished with attribution to Triad City Beat. Featured photo: A billboard in Greensboro aims to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a deadly and potent drug...
Young anglers look to reel in Bassmaster junior championship
CATAWBA – While not a sport governed under the purview of the N.C. High School Athletic Association, bass fishing is among the fastest growing youth sports statewide, especially along the shores of Lake Norman. Among area schools, Bandys High boasts an impressive club, both in quality and quantity. The...
NC Gov. Roy Cooper as Democratic vice president nominee? Some naming him
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's name has made some people's list as Democratic vice presidential nominee now that Joe Biden has exited the race and tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him in the campaign. Cooper, 67, has served two four-year terms, but will be out as governor after this year because of state term limits. Born in Nashville, N.C., he is married with three daughters. A former N.C. attorney general, Cooper steered North Carolina...
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