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Police on the lookout for suspect in early-morning car chase
Oct.11. Police are looking for one of four individuals involved in a chase that began in Iredell County and ended in Davidson Landing at 4 am today. Mooresville Police Department pursued a vehicle south on I-77 into Mecklenburg County via exit 30 where the vehicle later crashed and the occupants fled. Three juvenile suspects were […]
How big a problem are plastics in food packaging?
Dear EarthTalk: Are we really all exposed to many hazardous chemicals that come off the packaging our food travels in? What can we do to minimize our exposure to these potential toxins in our food? —William Freleigh, Newark, DE Oct. 11. A large percentage of our food packaging contains toxic Food Contact Chemicals […]
Weekend Weather
Oct. 11. Plenty of sun all weekend with temps in the 70s; cooler weather comes in Tuesday. Friday: Sunny, high near 70. Saturday: Sunny, high near 76. Sunday: Sunny, high near 78. Monday: Sunny, high near 74. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 61. Wednesday: Sunny, high near 60. Thursday: Sunny, high near 66. Our weather […]
2024 Election Guide
Oct. 11. We’re a battleground state, with Vice President Harris and former President Trump very close in recent polls, so expect to see more campaign visits, more mailers and more ads on TV. Mecklenburg County began mailing absentee ballots Sept. 24. All that said, Early Voting begins next week! Key dates Oct. 11: Last Day […]
Wastewater overflow in 16000 block/area of Jetton
Oct. 11. Charlotte Water is reporting a wastewater overflow in the 16000 area of Jetton Road due to a low pressure pipe leaking wastewater into Lake Norman. A pipe failure caused the overflow and an estimated 255 gallons (out of 510 gallons) reached Lake Norman Most homes along the lakes are served by low pressure […]
Weekender Oct. 10-13: Festivals, music, Laketoberfest
Thursday, Oct. 10 Fabulous Equinox Orchestra: Beatles to Bourbon St. 7 pm | Oct. 10. Along with the greatest Beatles tracks and other beloved tunes, favorites Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson bring their rich camaraderie and charm to the stage with their talented big band. Tickets: $35-55. Cain Center for the Arts, Catawba Avenue. […]
Novant offering free virtual care services to Helene victims in WNC
Oct. 10. Novant Health is providing free, on-demand virtual care services to Helene victims in Western NC. Patients may access care by visiting NovantHealth.org/VirtualCare. No appointment is necessary, Virtual care visits offer treatment 24/7 for conditions such as fever, COVID, cold and flu, ear infections, shortness of breath, rash and common skin conditions, back pain […]
Helene update from WNC
Oct. 10. Eighty-eight storm-related deaths have been confirmed by the NC Chief Medical Examiner. To report that you have been unable to reach a person in Western North Carolina, call 211 or visit NC211.org. Help from other states More than 1,300 responders from 35 state and local agencies have performed 118 missions supporting the response […]
‘Concert for Carolina’ Oct. 26 benefits Helene victims
Oct. 10. [Updated 7 am] “Concert For Carolina” will raise money for communities in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. It will take place in Bank of America Stadium Saturday Oct. 26. There will be performances by Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, James Taylor, Bailey Zimmerman, Sheryl Crow and Keith Urban and more. […]
Last call: RSVP for Newsmakers Breakfast Friday
Oct. 10. The deadline to RSVP for the Newsmakers Breakfast featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for NC House District 98, Melinda Bales and Beth Helfrich, is 1 pm today. The open-forum Q&A with local people who make the news is strictly non-partisan. Anyone in the audience can ask a question of both candidates. There […]
