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NC 211: State lifeline helps with natural disaster response, resources
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues, a life-saving resource could already be in the palm of your hand. For nearly three decades, dialing 211 has helped save countless lives in North Carolina. Established in 1999, the NC 211 phone line is a member of North Carolina's...
When the big storm comes, we are all powerless
The storm called Helene devastated parts of the Carolinas on Friday, and now the long recovery begins. WFAE’s Tommy Tomlinson, in his "On My Mind" commentary, says those of us who made it through the storm with our homes and lives intact should count our blessings. On Friday, when...
Requiem for a newspaperman: Ron Green’s funeral a fitting tribute to a Charlotte legend
Ronald Green, the former columnist for both The Charlotte News and The Charlotte Observer, died Sept. 18 at age 95. At his funeral, they began with a song he was deeply familiar with, having heard it so many times while at work.
New science standards for North Carolina to be implemented in Gaston classrooms
Gaston County Schools is implementing new science standards that were adopted by the North Carolina State Board of Education in July 2023. Shannon Hullett, elementary director for the district said at a Sept. 16 school board meeting that the new k-12 standards ultimately aim to change the way in which students engage with...
The Blitz: Week 6 Highlights and Scores
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — After the impacts of Hurricane Helene were felt across the Carolinas, Week 6 of the high school football season had the majority of its games played over the weekend and the rest this evening. Charlotte Sports Live had cameras at six games tonight, plus three over the weekend from Saturday. […]
‘Trauma surgeons and operating suites.’ Mobile hospital deploys to aid storm victims
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A dynamic mobile hospital featuring a trauma surgeon and operating suite was deployed Tuesday morning the Queen City to assist those ravaged by Tropical Storm Helene in the North Carolina mountain region. A team was deployed early Tuesday morning that included the Med-1 Mobile Hospital offering several services for those […]
Cornelius PD sends help for residents desperate for supplies in Helene’s wake
CORNELIUS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Cornelius Police are sending essential emergency supplies to the devastated North Carolina mountain region where Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction and paralyzed residents that are now desperate for help. Three trailers were loaded on Monday and four total over the course of the past 48 hours, the […]
Usher, Post Malone and more big musical acts coming to Charlotte this month
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in October.Of note: This is not a comprehensive list of all concerts coming here in October.For shows that are sold out, you can check to see if there are resale tickets available.For all you music aficionados out there, check out the 2024 Confluence Conference + Showcase Festival, an annual music industry event Oct. 9-11 around Charlotte featuring live performances and renowned speakers.October 3: MaxwellThe singer-songwriter will bring "The Serenade" tour to Uptown. He'll be the first event after the completion of the first...
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