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This Charlotte company is making AI robots to do America's toughest jobs
In a quiet industrial park in Charlotte, a small company is building drones and robots to revolutionize the American blue-collar workforce. And soon, those robots will be artificially intelligent.Why it matters: Lucid Bots aims to become a leader in embedding AI into physical devices for a real purpose — creating robots that can take on dangerous work and freeing humans to pursue other meaningful tasks.What they're saying: "You look at other robotics peers that have spent over a billion dollars in a decade to build a robot dog that has no job," founder Andrew Ashur told his 40-plus employees during...
Charlotte Community Alert as Police Seek Help to Find Missing Senior with Medical Needs
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the community in the search for a missing senior citizen, Fred Willie Dunlap, age 79. According to their news release, Mr. Dunlap was last seen at his residence on the 19th of July, 2024. Concerns are mounting for his safety as he is in a vulnerable state due to several medical conditions. It is noted that Mr. Dunlap requires medications, which he does not have in his possession. Consequently, there is an active Missing & Endangered Alert for him. The family is urgently requesting information that could lead to his discovery and ensure his well-being.
Charlotte Premium Outlets Celebrating Their 10th Anniversary With 10 Days of Giveaways
Now, from July 21 – 30, follow the Charlotte Premium Outlets on Instagram (@charpremoutlets) for your chance to win one of its 10 days of giveaways prizes. Prizes include gift cards and items from 10 of our original tenants including Nike, Guess, Kay Jewelers, Samsonite and more. On Wednesday,...
Early ticket sales now available for Charlotte Trans Health fundraiser on Oct. 19
Prepare to strut your stuff and walk down the runway this fall when Charlotte Trans Health hosts its annual “Trans Health is for Everyone” (T.H.E.) fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Diamonds Direct Luxury Lounge at Truist Field. The theme for this year...
Charlotte Man Sentenced to Two Years for Illegal Firearm Sales Amid Crackdown on Gun Trafficking
In a decisive action against gun trafficking, Charlotte's George Bates, 55, has been sentenced to two years in prison following an investigation that unveiled his role in the illegal sale of firearms, a pressing issue that weighs on the community with the gravity of potential violence in its wake. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of North Carolina, Bates, who was not a licensed firearms dealer, engaged in the purchase and subsequent illegal sale of dozens of guns over a two-year period, culminating in his guilty plea on March 4, 2020, to charges of dealing in firearms without a license.
Local swim group wants more Black people to become confident swimmers
Falecia Morrow never felt comfortable in the water but decided to change that this summer. The 56-year-old enrolled in a local swimming course where she gains foundational swimming and water safety skills alongside other adult learners. “I never fully felt comfortable in the water,” Morrow told QCity Metro after a...
Narduzzi Hopes New Helmet Comm Will End Sign-Stealing Paranoia in CFB
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The majority of college football coaches are paranoid about everything, and that sense of paranoia only intensified last season when a signal-stealing scandal consumed the sport for weeks. Last October, the NCAA launched an investigation into the Michigan football program centered around a low-level staffer, Connor...
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...
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