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A South Carolina resident has died after contracting a rare and nearly always fatal infection caused by the brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri. Health officials believe the individual came into contact with the amoeba at Lake Murray during the week of July 7. The amoeba, which thrives in warm freshwater, enters the body through the nose and […]
A skunk in Lincoln County went full “Loud Pack” earlier this month when it sprayed a group of unsuspecting family dogs and then boldly entered their home through a doggy door. The bizarre incident unfolded on July 8 along Royal Oaks Drive near Lee Lawing Road in Lincolnton, where officials later confirmed the skunk had […]
A historic church in South Carolina, more than 150 years old, was reduced to rubble after a devastating fire over the weekend. On Saturday, July 19, flames engulfed Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Darlington. Fire crews from multiple departments responded quickly, but the fire proved too intense to contain. Photos from the scene showed massive […]
More than 5,000 Duke Energy customers in south Charlotte lost power Thursday afternoon due to three reported outages. The first, caused by a vehicle damaging equipment, occurred shortly after noon and was expected to be restored by 4:45 p.m. The second and third outages followed shortly after, with both projected to be resolved by 5:45 […]
A heat advisory has been issued for parts of central and southern North Carolina as dangerously high temperatures grip the region. The advisory, announced Friday morning, remains in effect until 8 p.m. on July 18. Officials warn that heat index values could soar as high as 107 degrees, posing serious risks for heat exhaustion and […]
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for canceling a major disaster preparedness initiative. The $200 million project, part of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, was intended to strengthen the state’s infrastructure against future storms. Jackson announced the lawsuit on Wednesday, July […]
The 116th NAACP National Convention, themed “The Fierce Urgency Of Now,” descends on Charlotte, North Carolina from July 11th–16th, uniting activists, leaders, and change agents from across the country for one of the most pivotal gatherings in civil rights history. Taking place inside the Charlotte Convention Center, this historic event serves as a rallying point […]
The NAACP will host its national convention in Charlotte on July 12-16, but for the first time, a sitting U.S. president will not be invited. The decision was made due to conflicts with the Trump administration’s policies. “The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections; he has […]
Charlotte, NC is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, but not every part of the Queen City offers the same sense of safety. While many neighborhoods are thriving, others continue to struggle with high rates of violent crime, property theft, and gang activity. Based on recent data and crime research, here are the […]
NewsOne interviewed residents, artists, lawmakers, and advocates who highlight the strength and dedication of Altadena as residents navigate the aftermath of the Eaton Fire.
Whataburger has officially made its North Carolina debut, opening its first restaurant in the Charlotte area on Thursday morning. The new location, at 3415 East Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, drew large crowds—some customers lined up overnight to be among the first served. The grand opening featured an appearance by Whataburger CEO Debbie Stroud, who helped […]
Grammy-nominated singer Jaheim is accused in Fulton County of not providing enough water, sanitary conditions, and ventilation to his dogs.
