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Dentists drill lawmakers on private equity ownership, Medicaid reimbursement
June 24. By Anne Blythe/NC Health News. A legislative proposal put forward by the state Senate that would open the door for hedge funds and private equity firms to acquire, open and operate dental practices not run by licensed dentists in North Carolina has hit a hurdle in the state House of Representatives. The House spending plan that […]
99 degrees forecast this afternoon, here’s what to do
June 24. With temperatures expected to reach 99 this afternoon, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Mecklenburg County Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises. You should: Limit physical activity outside Drink plenty of water […]
Letter: Red Line is 21st-century fix for Charlotte’s growing gridlock
June 23. Josh Farnsworth describes the Red Line as “1970s-style” technology and argues that roads will always work better for our region. The facts on the ground and the wishes of North Mecklenburg residents say otherwise. [Mecklenburg County’s transportation bill is expected to advance to the North Carolina Senate with a final procedural vote tomorrow. […]
This Friday, Charlotte Symphony performs at McGuire
June 23. On Friday, June 27, the EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station will host the Charlotte Symphony’s “Celebrate America” on the lawn of the EnergyExplorium for a free public concert. WHEN: Friday, June 27, beginning at 8:30 pm. WHERE: EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, 13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Rd, Boaters: Anchor in the EnergyExplorium’s cove […]
Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival Registration Closes July 1
June 23. The Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival (CYOSF) returns to Davidson College from July 31 to Aug. 2, bringing together student musicians from across the Charlotte region for a three-day musical experience. Hosted in partnership with Davidson College, the festival features top-tier instruction from professional musicians and university faculty, including Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Director […]
Weekly Calendar June 23-29: The Groove Machine, How to Protest Well & Safely, more music and fun
Tuesday, June 24 Be Well Birkdale 6-7 pm | Tuesdays through Oct. 22. Find your zen during weekly fitness classes from local instructors including Yoga Six and Pure Barre. Attendees check in through a scannable QR code and earn swag items for every five classes completed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats. The […]
NCDEQ advises public to avoid algal blooms that may be in coves
June 20. The NC Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) advises the public to avoid contact with green or blue water in coves due to algal blooms that have lingered in Lake Norman since June 16. Algal blooms have been observed at multiple locations on the lake in Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and […]
Here’s what is going on for the 4th of July, starting tomorrow
Firework displays are expected at The Peninsula Club, as well as at Trump National Golf Club (Cocktail Cove) and the Lake Norman Yacht Club, both Mooresville. While these July 4 events are for members only, the shows can still be enjoyed from the lake or nearby public areas. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Cornelius Date: Saturday, June […]
Letter: Red Line is old technology
June 20. [Opinion] Tripling local transit sales taxes from 0.5% to 1.5% to build a 1970s style railroad to begin operating, possibly, by the 2030s? That’s the definition of a boondoggle. If you want to see a physical manifestation of the thinking behind the proposed Red Line, take the Gold Line streetcar for a ride, disembark, and […]
Weekend Weather: It’s a heat wave
June 20. May 2025 was the second-warmest on record for the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—wait till June data comes in! This weekend will be hot enough—in the lower 90s—with hotter temps next week. Friday: Sunny, high near 87. Saturday: Sunny, high near 91. Calm wind. Sunday: Sunny, high near 93. […]
