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A Duke University student is accused of plagiarizing portions of her commencement speech during Sunday's commencement at Wallace Wade Stadium.
While masks may not be mandated in many areas, you may still want to be cautious when out. COVID cases are rising in Mecklenburg County and North Carolina after two months of stable and decreasing numbers. Mecklenburg County had 1,608 new cases in the last week of April, according to the NC Department of Health and Human […]
Queens University moved up from Division II to Division I in college athletics on Tuesday. The Royals will immediately be joining the Atlanta-based ASUN conference. The university believes the benefits will outweigh the costs. Queens University president Daniel Lugo calls it a “defining moment” for the school. Queens wants to increase its enrollment and visibility and […]
Carowinds has been in the news recently about a couple of malfunctioning rides, but another guest experience is causing concern. A parent reported their child having an allergic reaction after receiving face paint while at Carowinds. Karmen DiProjetto said her 6-year-old daughter Kalianne got her face painted at the park earlier that day before ending […]
Two of Charlotte’s largest hospitals report seeing a spike in staff assaults. Hospital staff says they are concerned about the increase of violence in their workplace, according to WBTV. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department records show 45 assaults on staff reported by Atrium’s Carolinas Medical Center and Novant’s Presbyterian Hospital within six months. Most assaults were reported […]
Just when things were beginning to get better, gas prices are slowly creeping back up again. The average price of gasoline in Charlotte has increased by about 11 cents in the last week, according to GasBuddy. Charlotte’s average tends to be cheaper than the national average by about 30 cents. Experts predict that prices will […]
There are evident racial disparities between the pregnancy outcomes of white women and the pregnancy outcomes of Black women. Black infants in Mecklenburg County are five times more likely to die in their first year than a white infant. A nonprofit organization is looking to change that. Nurse-Family Partnership is a national program that primarily serves lower-income […]
More technology issued by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has been reported missing. The district reported having approximately $1.5 million worth of iPads, Chromebooks, and mobile hot spots lost or stolen. Some were even taken to local pawn shops. Chromebooks account for the majority of the technology stolen. Interim Superintendent Hugh Hattabaugh responded to the reports stating that […]
Popular traveler service, Airbnb, is launching an anti-party crackdown for the upcoming summer holidays. According to a press release, the company will be doing enhanced screenings for those looking to book during Memorial Day weekend or the 4th of July weekend. Guests who do not have a history of positive reviews will be prevented from making […]
Summer is quickly approaching, and what better way to welcome the warmer weather than by learning to swim. Mecklenburg County’s aquatics department is offering free lessons to the public. Lessons will take place at the Double Oaks and Cordelia public pools. Anyone from 6-month-olds to adults is eligible. The county hopes the lessons will increase drowning prevention. […]