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A significant number of Eaton fire survivors say their insurance payouts don’t cover the costs of rebuilding, if they even receive money at all.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is searching for a new chief operating officer as Jerome Woodard, COO since 2022, departs next week. According to WSOC, a CLT spokesperson said Woodard has accepted a role as executive vice president of operations at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport. The airport has posted the position with a salary range of […]
NC Quick Pass has expanded its partnership with Harris Teeter, adding five South Carolina stores to its “Transponders on the Go” program. Locations in Indian Land, Fort Mill and Rock Hill now sell NC Quick Pass Sticker transponders, marking the first time the devices are available at retail sites outside North Carolina. According to WBTV, […]
The back-and-forth continues over the Border Patrol and their arrest of illegal immigrants in Charlotte. It’s clear that Mayor Vi Lyles and other Democrats on the city council are upset over illegal immigrants being arrested. Last at night at a city council meeting Lyles complained that those arrested “did not have the opportunity to come […]
As daily life feels increasingly stressful, many people are seeking comfort in an unlikely place: puppy yoga. The trend, booming from Los Angeles to Dubai, draws hundreds of thousands of online searches each month—and now Charlotte residents are trying it for themselves. In these classes, playful pups wander among mats, offering more distraction than perfect […]
Former North Carolina basketball standout Reggie Bullock has revealed his completed $10 million private island off the coast of Belize. Bullock, who played for the Tar Heels from 2010 to 2013, showcased “Bullock Island” in a video tour that quickly gained attention on YouTube and social media, per WBTV. Located near the village of Placencia, […]
Scout Motors, a growing automotive manufacturer, will relocate its headquarters to Charlotte in a $207 million project expected to bring 1,200 jobs by 2030. According to WBTV, the company will establish its new home base at Plaza Midwood Commonwealth near East Independence Boulevard, serving as a center for leadership and innovation. Average salaries are projected […]
Johnson C. Smith University staged a thrilling comeback to defeat rival Livingstone College 26-21 in the latest Commemorative Classic, securing its first trip to the CIAA Championship in more than 50 years. The win gives the Golden Bulls a 9-1 record, the most victories in a single season in program history. The victory also served as redemption after Livingstone derailed JCSU’s championship hopes last […]
Radio One Charlotte has introduced a new community initiative called the Help Hub, an online source designed to connect local residents with essential resources and support services. The launch comes as SNAP benefits continue to expire, leaving many families searching for food assistance and other aid. The Help Hub will act as a central space where individuals can easily […]
With SNAP benefits set to end on November 1, 2025, due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council is teaming up with the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department to help ease the impact on local families. A temporary SNAP incentive program will launch across select farmers markets throughout November 2025. Under this […]
The driver in a crash that killed three E.E. Smith High School students in Fayetteville and her sister has been charged, according to the Fayetteville Police Department. Both women are facing several charges, including manslaughter and speeding, the police said late Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened nearly two weeks ago, on Oct. 8, on Rosehill […]
Dreaming of moving to North Carolina — where barbecue, basketball, and small-town charm meet? You don’t have to spend big to call the Tar Heel State home. According to recent reports from Zillow (2025 home value data), GoBankingRates, and ApartmentList, several North Carolina cities offer a cost of living well below the state and national […]
