Piedmont Lithium is one step closer to making its mining operation in Gaston County a reality. The company announced Monday that the state approved its mining permit two and a half years after it applied.
People in Cherryville have been pushing against the proposed lithium mine for the last few years. However, several people WCNC Charlotte spoke with on Main Street said the project is too divisive of an issue to share their opinions on camera.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/lithium-permit-gaston-county-north-carolina/275-cc167294-17e7-459d-843e-20b7333c72f8
Plus, Richard DeVayne has the very latest on a deadly crash involving a pedestrian on the I-485 inner loop in northeast Charlotte. The crash happened around 4 a.m. near University City Boulevard. It's unclear if any charges will be filed.
READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/traffic/deadly-crash-inner-loop-interstate-485-charlotte-north-carolina/275-db222397-aa0e-450f-a169-3d4fb26abda1
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