Tommy Norris is hardly a kid in crisis. His is a story of redemption and the haven he found tucked inside a Charlotte church. Tommy says he went from abusing … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Davidson College theater professor competes on ‘Jeopardy!’ Here’s what happened
The chair of Davidson College’s Theatre Department competed on “Jeopardy!” Tuesday, April 11, fulfilling a “lifelong dream.” Mark Sutch came in third, winning only $1,000. The loss came despite his … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
As search continues for missing Cornelius girl, community marks her 12th birthday
Madalina Cojocari has been missing for 141 days, but on her 12th birthday, the Cornelius community wasn’t going to let the day go by without celebrating her. At a vigil … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
How hard is it to get into a Charlotte college? We checked acceptance rates
College Decision Day is looming, with high school seniors Charlotte and beyond trying to decide what college or university is right for them. The Charlotte area has no shortage of … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
NC State alum named new director of National Hurricane Center before storm season starts
The National Weather Service announced Monday that the National Hurricane Center has a new director, effective immediately. Mike Brennan, who has worked at the agency for 15 years, will be … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Memo sent to CATS drivers threatens reduced routes, job cuts unless service improves
Charlotte bus service — and operator jobs — could face cuts if CATS doesn’t fix an attendance problem, according to a memo sent to drivers from a manager. “In the … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Have you seen an armadillo in your Charlotte garden? North Carolina is tracking them
If you see a nine-banded armadillo in North Carolina, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission wants you to let them know. The nine-banded armadillo is known for its “armor-like skin and … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Charlotte’s new(ish) planning director wants to be sure residents have their say on growth
Two weeks ago, Charlotte announced a series of community area planning workshops for 14 parts of the city. Residents can work with city leaders as they draft growth plans, giving … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
How a Charlotte 12-year-old uses her diagnosis as motivation to create change
Ayahn Ambroise’s heart more than makes up for the words she sometimes can’t find. The 12-year-old knows when someone needs help — or a prayer. If she hears people are … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Former Bank of America, Hendrick Automotive exec and philanthropist Ed Brown dies
Edward “Ed” Brown III, a Charlotte business leader and philanthropist, died Monday. He was 74. According to Brown’s obituary at Legacy.com, he fought a two-year battle with an aggressive form … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
15 people hurt in Easter Sunday morning crash involving a CATS bus in Charlotte
Fifteen people were injured after a crash involving a Charlotte Area Transportation bus early Sunday on Easter, according to paramedics. All injuries were minor, MEDIC said. It was not immediately … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
1 shot in Charlotte on Saturday, hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC says
A person shot in northeast Charlotte Saturday was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, MEDIC said on Twitter. MEDIC responded to the shooting on Rebecca Bailey Drive just before 1 p.m. That’s … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Charlotte ranks poorly on bike safety in new study. Here’s what could help change that.
Bicycling on Charlotte streets tends to evoke two reactions. Drivers moan when cyclists slow them down, and cyclists fear for their lives when forced to ride next to cars. Mixing … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Is Harris Teeter open on Easter? How about malls? What’s open on Good Friday and Easter
With Good Friday and Easter this weekend, there are several city offices and businesses closed for the holiday. Here are the Charlotte businesses and city services available or have adjusted … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Here are the best elementary schools in NC. Did your child’s school make the list?
Several schools around Charlotte ranked as some of the best elementary schools in North Carolina. Six area schools were identified by Niche rankings for 2023 Best Public Elementary Schools and … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Charlotte wastewater samples show rise in COVID levels. How much is the virus spreading?
COVID-19 virus levels at wastewater treatment plants in Charlotte have been on the rise since early March, state health department data show. According to the N.C. Department of Health and … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
This chart shows air quality in Mecklenburg County. Here’s what you’re breathing
The air quality in Mecklenburg County sat at 50, which is considered safe for outdoor activities, according to the Environmental Protection Agency — but going outside when air quality is … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
These colleges were named the best in North Carolina. See if your alma mater was listed
Out of the 82 four-year colleges in North Carolina, three in the Charlotte area were named among the best in the state. Davidson College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
CMS is short dozens of nurses. New hires could get thousands of dollars to ‘close the gap’
Thousands of dollars in sign-on bonuses and college scholarships will help get more nurses in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, county officials say. Under Operation Nurse in Every School (NIES), presented this week … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
What does NC Rep. Tricia Cotham stand for? Here’s what her voting history shows
N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham spoke clearly during an emotional 2015 debate about a bill to require women to wait three days before getting an abortion. “My womb and my uterus … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
‘Not the Democratic Party I grew up in.’ Pat Cotham talks about daughter’s GOP switch
For NC Rep. Tricia Cotham, being a Democrat was a part of her identity from a young age. At 12, she was registering people to vote. As a child, she … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
Charlotte picks familiar name for planning director to guide growth at a crucial time
Charlotte has a new planning director. In title, at least. Alyson Craig has worn the interim planning director title for more than a year since the previous director, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, … Click to Continue » Top Featured Tags: – North Carolina News Press Release Distribution Service
