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It's been six years since the COVID-19 outbreak. What has changed?
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (364+ words) CHARLOTTE, N.C. " March 11, 2026, marks six years since the COVID-19 outbreak truly took hold in the United States. In the wake of the virus evolving into a pandemic, North Carolinians like Mary Na'Pierre are reflecting on how it impacted them. "I got…...
Fort Mill School Board asks state to intervene after Silfab Solar chemical incidents
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (214+ words) FORT MILL, S.C. " Tensions continue to rise over the Silfab Solar facility in Fort Mill after'two chemical incidents last week near a local school. The Fort Mill School Board is now calling on state leaders to step in and impose stricter…...
Ashe County man charged with child sexual exploitation after investigation that spanned 5 months
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (240+ words) ASHE COUNTY, N.C. " Editor's note: This story discusses alleged child sexual abuse. While nothing is described in explicit detail, reader discretion is advised. WCNC Charlotte'has chosen to use this mugshot because of the nature of the alleged crime. The Ashe County…...
Have a tattoo? Chipotle’s Friday the 13th promo could score you a free burrito
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (324+ words) WASHINGTON " Got ink? Chipotle'says it could score you a free burrito this Friday the 13th. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it will offer a one-hour buy-one-get-one promotion on March 13 for customers who show up to restaurants with any tattoos. The promotion will…...
Stein calls on Congress to reassert tariff power following Supreme Court ruling
9+ hour, 48+ min ago (208+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. " Gov. Josh Stein joined 18 other governors in'signing a letter urging Congress to reassert its authority over tariffs, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that President Donald Trump lacks the power to impose them. "Too many North Carolina families are already…...
Silfab Solar gives update on operations at Fort Mill facility
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (135+ words) FORT MILL, S.C. " Repairs are underway after two chemical incidents at Silfab Solar's Fort Mill plant last week, the company announced on Wednesday." Silfab Solar said Wednesday that its crews are working with South Carolina environmental officials and engineers to repair…...
Man drowns after falling from kayak on Lake Norman
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (200+ words) A routine traffic stop for speeding in Florida helped solve a weekslong missing persons case involving a 16-year-old from Gastonia, North Carolina. Man drowns after falling from kayak on Lake Norman IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. " A man died after falling from a…...
Union County farmers receive state grant as farm bankruptcies rise nationwide
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (416+ words) UNION COUNTY, N.C. " Farmers across the country are facing growing financial pressure, and many are asking where support will come from. A recent report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows farm bankruptcies are increasing nationwide. For the second year in…...
Movies and TV shows casting in Winston-Salem
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (205+ words) Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know which movies and TV shows are casting roles near you. Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Winston-Salem, nearby cities, and nationwide,…...
Wilmington City Council attempts to address party-switching
19+ hour, 52+ min ago (231+ words) Wilmington City Council is considering a significant change in how council members affiliate politically after they are elected. A resolution will be considered at a Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday March 12th to amend the charter prohibiting members from changing…...