North Carolina Public School Students Inch Higher In Test Scores
North Carolinaβs public school students made small performance gains on standardized tests during the past school year.
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Cornelius Man Charged For Music Streaming Fraud Scheme Powered By AI
A Cornelius man is facing charges for creating a fraudulent scheme where βbotsβ would stream AI-generated songs, giving him over $10 million in royalty payments.
CMPD Street Takeover Event Results In Five Vehicles Seized
CMPD officers in coordination with NC Highway Patrol conducted a large street takeover event to various locations throughout Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Data Releases 2023-24
Newly released data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction shows tangible improvements across numerous metrics includingΒ Graduation Rate,Β School Performance,Β andΒ Academic Growth
Charlotte City Council Approves The Purchase Of The Red Line From Norfolk Southern
The Charlotte City Council has approved the purchase of the RedLine, a 25-mile commuter rail project that aims to connect the northern towns of Mecklenburg County and southern Iredell County to Uptown Charlotte.
Carolina Renaissance Festival Job Fair
The Carolina Renaissance Festival is hosting a job fair on Saturday, September 7th from 10am to 2pm at the Festival fairgrounds.
Bojangles Elevates Your Tailgate With 11 Team-Themed Big Bo Boxes
This year, the iconic chicken, biscuits and tea chain is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its partnership as Tailgate HQ for the Carolina Panthers with a special edition Big Bo Box.
42nd Annual Morganton Festival
Adam Wurtzel spoke with Ed Harris, CEO of Burke County Tourism about what to expect at the 42nd Annual Morganton Festival.
Charlotte Private School Cancels Basketball Program, Demands Money from Parents
A group of parents from United Faith Christian Academy claim the school is demanding payment to release students transcripts after abruptly ending the basketball program. Last year, the basketball team at United Faith Christian Academy went to the state championship with a 25-3 record.
Council Approves Sales Tax Ballot Measure And $92 Million Purchase For Red Line Project
Tuesday night City Council voted to approve moving forward a one cent sales tax referendum and completing a $92 million purchase to finish the red line.
CMPD Arrests Suspect In Fatal Hit And Run On Sugar Creek Road
CMPD is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that involved a pedestrian on West Sugar Creek Road.
Construction Underway At Blume Studio
Blumenthal Arts released new renderings of Blume Studios, an exciting new creative hub and event space located in the Iron District, former home of Charlotte Pipe and Foundryβs cast iron foundry.Β
City Of Monroe Statement On Sudden Closure Of Apprentice Academy
The City of Monroe has released a statement regarding the closure of Apprentice Academy after their Certificate of Occupancy was not valid.
NoDa Cloud Wall Art Installation Completed By Artist Elizabeth Palmisano
Artist Elizabeth Palmisano celebrated the completion of the Cloudwall with an Artwalk, surrounded by a few supporters who witnessed her progression of this large project.
Hornets Encouraging Community Members Across The Carolina's To "Swarm The Polls" This November
Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) today announced their continued efforts surrounding the organizationβs voting initiative, βSwarm the Polls,β in advance of the upcoming 2024 elections on November 5.
Construction To Close Part Of Old Dowd Road Through End Of 2024
Starting September 4, construction associated with the North End Around Taxiway project requires the permanent closure of Marshall Drive and a portion of Old Dowd Road.
Panthers' Miles Sanders Pushing For More Playing Time After Losing Starting Job Last Season
Miles Sanders arrived at the Carolina Panthers training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be a No. 1 running back after losing his starting job last season.
Missing 95-Year-Old Man Found Safely
Henderson Jackson Jr. was found safely in Wilmington and has been reunited with his family.
Blue-Green Algae Outbreak Kills Local Wildlife in Ballantyne
Despite its name, blue-green algae isnβt actually algae. Itβs a bacteria, known as Cyanobacteria, which can make wildlife, pets, and even people very sick if ingested.
