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Our sister station is celebrating 100 years on-air. That’s a big accomplishment and we are proud. The station continues to be a source for news on the go, even in the face of all the technology and on-line availability for news. WBT Radio first signed on to the airwaves in March 1922. It was […]
Former Miss North Carolina and Miss USA 2019 was found dead after jumping from her New York Apartment Sunday morning, according to The New York Post. Reports say, 30-year-old Cheslie Kryst jumped from the 29th floor of the 60-story high-rise building in New York around 7:15 a.m. and was found dead in the street below. […]
Could the Charlotte area really be getting snow for the third straight weekend? Local news is reporting Friday will be brick, temperatures will be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. During most of the day, Charlotte will be mostly dry, with a chance of rain in the evening. Weather officials are saying cities and […]
The Queen City is on the rise as a popular place to live and it looks like in 2022 it moved higher on some people’s list. Zillow says Charlotte will be one of the hottest housing markets in 2022. The market in 2022 is expected to remain hot, with the same trends the drove the […]
A North Carolina State Trooper died after being struck by a car during a traffic stop Monday, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. State Highway Patrol said just before 9 PM Monday State Trooper John Horton was conducting a traffic stop in Rutherford Country, a few miles from Cleveland County. Fellow Trooper, […]
On Sunday North Carolina’s governor urged Carolinians to prepare for severe weather and sure enough, some surrounding areas saw heavy snow flurries. Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement late Sunday afternoon that portions of the state could see heavy rain or significant snowfall as well as gusty winds. The Charlotte area got mostly heavy […]
The first omicron variant in North Carolina was confirmed on UNC Charlotte campus, Mecklenburg County Health Officials announced Friday (December 10). A student at the university tested positive for the variant. The school website says the student had traveled out of state for Thanksgiving break before returning back to campus. WCNC Charlotte reports, the student […]
An adult-only miniature golf lounge with drinks and food is coming to Charlotte. Puttery, is the name of the new establishment. On the website, it’s described as “a modern spin on putting, which fuses high-tech gameplay with craft cocktails and curated cuisine.” “Puttery offers adults an immersive experience unlike any other. From competitive socializing to […]
The City of Charlotte released an update on the renderings of the pedestrian bridge that will connect South End to Uptown. According to the City of Charlotte’s website, the project will provide a new bicycle and pedestrian connection over I-277 from the CATS Blue Line Stonewall Station to where the Rail Trail ends under East […]
Kroger Co. will build a high-tech customer fulfillment center in Cabarrus County, creating nearly 700 jobs locally, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday. One of the largest grocery store retailers is bringing nearly 700 jobs to the city of Concord over the next five years to support the fulfillment center. “As e-commerce continues to grow, I’m […]