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McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
Charlotte Veterans to Receive Tailored Assistance at 'VA in My Town' Event in Mecklenburg County
Charlotte's veterans, mark your calendars for a comprehensive benefits event aimed squarely at addressing your needs. The upcoming Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County open house is a three-day initiative offering in-person support for veterans and their families to directly assist with sorting through their benefits, claims, and other pivotal services. The event, sponsored by Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and a coalition of partners, is set to deliver one-on-one guidance, tackling issues ranging from healthcare eligibility to legal aid.
Cat tests positive for rabies in Mecklenburg County
Woody is a Charlotte native who came to WFAE from the world of NASCAR where he was host of NASCAR Today for MRN Radio as well as a pit reporter, turn announcer and host of the NASCAR Live pre race show for Cup Series races. Before that, he was a news anchor at WBT radio in Charlotte, a traffic reporter, editor of The Charlotte Observer’s University City Magazine, News/Sports Director at WEGO-AM in Concord and a Swiss Army knife in local cable television. His first job after graduating from Appalachian State University was news reporter at The Daily Independent in Kannapolis. Along the way he’s covered everything from murder trials and a national political convention to high school sports and minor league baseball.
Charlotte judges suspend more sentences for violent offenders (07-26-2024–Hour2)
In Mecklenburg County, shooting into an occupied vehicle or dwelling will get you a suspended sentence and probation. And for some reason, local officials are perplexed why the violent crime rate is high.
Myers Park filled with cyclists for this weekend's '24 Hours of Booty'
Hundreds of cyclists will pedal through Myers Park this weekend as part of the 23rd annual "24 Hours of Booty" fundraising event. The event raises money for Atrium Health Cancer Institute, the Levine Children's Hospital and other organizations and nonprofits. It was started in 2002 by Charlotte attorney Spencer Leuders as a way to raise money for cancer patients.
Ramona Halloway Exits Radio One Charlotte
Ramona Halloway has exited her role as Community Affairs Manager at Radio One Charlotte. Halloway, who previously spent 22 years hosting the Matt & Ramona Show with Matt Harris on “107.9 The Link” turned “Mix 107.9” WLNK, had moved into that role in May 2023. In her most recent role, she was making biweekly appearances on the successor “Mix Mornings with Matt Harris and Liz Luda”, and hosting two weekly podcasts with Harris. She started her career at Country WNKO Newark OH, and has also worked as News Director and morning co-host at WTLC-FM Indianapolis from 1998-2000 and News Director of WNCI Columbus prior to teaming up with Harris at “Z104” WNVZ Norfolk. She has also co-hosted “Charlotte Today” on WCNC-TV and “Fox News Edge” on WCCB-TV.
NCMEC seeks help finding missing Charlotte teen
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen, Linnex Sylvester. Linnex, 16, disappeared from Charlotte, North Carolina on July 22, 2024. He is described as 5’2″, weighs 100 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Linnex is believed to be in the local area or travel to surrounding cities.
Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
Officials: Southwest Florida inmate, already serving life for killing fellow inmate, kills again
A Charlotte Correctional Institute inmate has been indicted on first-degree murder charges for the death of another inmate. According to the State Attorney's Office, James Howze died from strangulation on Feb. 29 while alone in a cell with William Tulenko. At the time of the incident, Tulenko had a pending...
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