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Over 123,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into Irwin Creek, officials say
A pipe blockage inside the Irwin Creek Wastewater Plant caused an estimated 123,000 gallons of wastewater to spill into a stream that flows into Irwin Creek between Saturday and Monday morning.
Bojangles Celebrating National Biscuit Day By Giving Away Free Bo-Berry Biscuits in Charlotte
Bojangles is going to be celebrating National Buttermilk Biscuit Day tomorrow by giving away free signature bo-berry biscuits (biscuits stuffed with mystery “bo-berries” and topped icing). Charlotte residents can get two of the sweet treats by downloading the Bojangles app on Tuesday. The offer is available at participating...
Concerns grow surrounding Charlotte Water’s request for transfer from other NC cities’ supply
Right now, Charlotte Water is fielding questions from leaders and residents throughout the Catawba basin and trying to answer concerns about the negative impact of this move.
CMS board eyes four-day weeks if the state won’t grant calendar flexibility
Every year, school districts across North Carolina ask the General Assembly to relax or eliminate its school calendar law, which forces most districts to wait until the end of August to start classes. This year is no exception. Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board members say they’d love to be able to start...
Charlotte fundraiser seeks to keep dogs out of a crowded shelter
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte nonprofit is hosting an event for community members looking to support CMPD Animal Care and Control's efforts to keep its crowded kennels as clear as possible. Friends of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Services has unveiled its inaugural fundraising event: A night of food, drinks, live aerial...
Violent weekend in Charlotte sees 5 shootings, including 2 homicides
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There are more calls for action after five shootings in less than 24 hours in the Charlotte area over the weekend, including two homicides. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police statistics, there have been at least 50 homicides so far this year. That's up from fewer than 30 this time last year.
'Great resignation' leads to regrets for millions of US workers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of workers switched jobs four years ago at the height of the pandemic during a movement known as the "great resignation." Now, a lot of them say they regret their decisions. Almost half of U.S. workers who switched jobs say they learned the hard way...
NASCAR to debut in-season bracket-style tournament in 2025 with ‘new competitive dynamic’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Falling in line with other professional sports leagues around the world, NASCAR is set to launch its own bracket-style tournament beginning in 2025. The tourney will feature 32 drivers in a bracket-style format with the winner receiving $1 million, the league announced on Monday. Brackets will be established in […]
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