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Avens sworn in as president of NC Police Execs Association
Elizabeth City’s interim police chief was sworn in last week as president of North Carolina’s largest and oldest police officers association. James E. Avens Jr. took over as the top leader of the North Carolina Police Executives Association on July 16, succeeding outgoing president Chief Estella Patterson of the Raleigh Police Department, according to a city police press release. Established in August 1947, the North Carolina Police Executives Association is...
Sheriff: Infant exposed to fentanyl, 2 arrested in Rowan County
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An infant was rushed to the hospital after being exposed to fentanyl, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to calls regarding the incident around 2:58 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at a home along Sides Road. An 11-month-old infant was found unconscious and not breathing, and […]
Inland counties more likely to be hit by natural disasters, research shows
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When folks think about natural disasters, their mind immediately goes to the coast, but experts say otherwise. New data shows inland counties across the U.S. are the most likely to be victims of natural disasters and the consequences could be much more severe when it's time to rebuild.
Max & Jake Johnson: At Home in Chapel Hill
With their competitive spirit and father's influence in tow, the brothers have settled into their UNC surroundings and taken aim at success in 2024. This longform player feature is brought to you by Old Well Management, the new NIL collective at North Carolina covering all sports. Stay tuned for more details as the August 1 launch date approaches.
Wednesday Outlook: Near-90 temps, overcast conditions around Charlotte
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Highs will land in the 90s. Skies will be cloudy throughout the day with winds out of the southwest between three and eight miles per hour. Spotty showers and storms will develop as we get into the later evening hours as our wet pattern continues. Look for cloudy skies to […]
Charlotte couple paid nearly $20K for windows that were never installed
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte couple paid a contractor more than $19,000 in 2022 for a window installation project that they say never happened. They contacted WBTV to share their story, in hopes of helping others from falling into the same trap. Chris Grazel bought a 30-year-old house on...
Will Jeff Brohm, Louisville football surpass 10 wins? 3 storylines at ACC Kickoff 2024
Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm will make his second ACC Kickoff appearance Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. The four-day media event started Monday with conference champion Florida State, Georgia Tech and league newcomer SMU along with opening comments from ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. ...
CMS hopes online summer lessons will keep students’ skills sharp
Summer break is more than halfway over, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is reminding parents that the district offers online learning material to keep kids’ skills from getting rusty. CMS traditionally offers summer learning packets for kids. This year they’re online, offering links to 20 days of grade-level reading, math, science...
Storm chances remain before dropping off this weekend, next week
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Storm chances will continue for the next few days before subsiding this weekend and next week. Wednesday will be a mostly dry day; however, there is a chance for more scattered storms and downpours late in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will top out around 90 degrees.
Six Blue Devils Head to ACC Kickoff
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sophomore quarterback Grayson Loftis, graduate student wide receiver Jordan Moore, redshirt sophomore quarterback Maalik Murphy, redshirt junior offensive lineman Justin Pickett and redshirt senior safety Jaylen Stinson will join head coach Manny Diaz as Duke's representatives at this year's ACC Football Kickoff. The group will be...
Surry Baseball and Softball Teams Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
Charlotte, NC - The National Junior College Athletic Association recently announced the 2023-2024 Academic Teams of the Year. Both the Surry baseball and softball teams received distinction of All-Academic teams with a combined grade point average of all team members above a 3.0. Surry was the only college among the 37 member institutions in Region 10 to have multiple teams earn All-Academic accolades while having numerous NJCAA All-Americans along with each team being nationally ranked during the year. ...
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