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House Bill 10 could change the way Meck County law enforcement interacts with ICE
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said back in 2018 when he was elected to office that he would not be following detainer requests from ICE because state law says once a person in the US illegally makes bond, law enforcement has to let that person out of jail. House […]
Temperatures keep warming this week with slight chance for storms
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - After a warm weekend, temperatures will be even warmer during the new week. There is plenty of sunshine in the forecast today with a warm afternoon topping out near 80 degrees. Tonight will be mostly clear and mild again with low in the upper 50s. Most...
Monday Outlook: 80 degrees and sunny around Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Monday will bring beautiful and warmer temperatures to the Carolinas with highs in the low 80s with mostly sunny skies. Tuesday a weak frontal boundary will push into the Carolinas and will bring us at least a few scattered showers during the afternoon and into the evening. High temperatures […]
UMC live updates: United Methodist conference faces key decisions on LGBTQ+ rights, budget
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly got off to an earlier-than-expected start when it swiftly approved key measures to refashion the denomination’s global structure. But it’s just the start of a series of high-profile decisions facing the UMC General Conference at its two-week worldwide gathering in Charlotte, North Carolina....
70K Mecklenburg Co. residents to be impacted by end of Affordable Connectivity Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Around 70,000 people in Mecklenburg County will lose their discount on broadband access after the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ends, according to the Center for Digital Equity in Charlotte. The federal program was designed to make sure households could afford the broadband they need for work,...
More than 100 gather at Newport vigil
NEWPORT — Theresa Petros doesn’t personally know any of the victims of the tragedy April 20 at the Swan Boat Club. Still, she felt compelled to attend Friday night’s candlelight vigil at the club. Petros, of Newport, was one of about 100 people who turned out Friday,...
Elite students shifting from Ivy Leagues to Southern schools
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This week, millions of students will choose where they want to go to college. While Ivy Leagues have historically been the goal for many, it looks like that trend is starting to shift. Lots of students are giving up on traditionally elite colleges and heading south.
NRM Early College High School - Zoie Vincent
BIOGRAPHY: My name is Zoie Vincent and I am a super senior at the NRM Early College. I have attended Early College since 9th grade. I am an only child, but I have cousins and friends that I consider to be my siblings. When I was younger, I competitively danced and played softball, but I have always had a passion for baking. I love to bake sweets and try new things for friends and family. In the future I plan to attend Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte for Baking and Pastry Arts. No matter what I do, I am doing it with passion, determination, and creativity. Including school, spending time baking, and spending time with my support system, my family and friends.
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