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Podcast Launch: Embracing Inclusion and Overcoming Challenges with Charlotte and Her Family“Finding My Voice: Charlotte’s Story & the Power of Inclusion”In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Charlotte steps into the spotlight—not as host, but as guest.Interviewed by her mom, Charlotte shares her story of growing up with disability, the friendships that shaped her, and how she became a voice for inclusion. She opens up about her faith, her family, and the powerful influence of disability rights legend Judith Heumann—who once trained with Charlotte on Zoom and helped her believe she could lead, speak, and spark change.You’ll hear:•How Charlotte found her purpose through love and friendship•What inclusion...
2025-07-0443 min
WCNC Charlotte To GoCMPD investigating after body found near Charlotte schoolA death investigation is underway after a body was found in southwest Charlotte on Thursday morning, police said. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said the victim was found along Nations Ford Road a little after 9 a.m. CMPD confirmed officers discovered an unresponsive person in the area of Nations Ford Elementary School. The victim was taken to the hospital by Medic and pronounced dead. CMPD hasn't released any further details about the case and it's unclear if detectives are looking for any suspects. A CMS spokesperson said no schools were placed on lockdown due to the investigation and fo...
2025-02-0708 minWCNC Charlotte To GoParking scam targets Charlotte residentsA text message claiming to be from the city of Charlotte’s parking services is urging people to pay "unpaid parking invoices."Several Charlotte residents told WCNC Charlotte they received the alert and wondered if it was a scam or a legitimate request. WCNC Charlotte looked into it.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/parking-scam-charlotte/275-858e3769-6d1f-4230-83b5-22822f311936WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that imp...
2024-12-2409 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte leaders to discuss airport plansCharlotte city leaders are taking a big step to address air traffic near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which could mean more noise in some Charlotte neighborhoods. WCNC Charlotte's Destiny Richards is breaking down what to expect from Monday's meetings. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and...
2024-12-0909 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte area finally sees snow after over 1,000 daysAny time there's a chance for snow in Charlotte, it's all about timing. Is it cold and wet enough at the same time? Is the air too dry? We've examined those questions during Weather IQ, and the math worked out Monday overnight to bring Charlotte its first snow since 2022.From Monday evening through early Tuesday morning, the atmospheric conditions were favorable for a few snowflakes. Even with a bit of snow reaching the ground, the impact is extremely minimal. Snow flurries in December wouldn't grab much attention if it was not for the Charlotte snow d...
2024-12-0311 minWCNC Charlotte To GoViolent weekend in Charlotte sees Queen City top 100 homicidesA violent holiday weekend in Charlotte saw the Queen City pass a grim milestone. We're now at 100 homicides for the year with a whole month to go. This surpasses last year's total of 95 homicides. Richard DeVayne shares the latest on the investigations and what detectives hope will lead to less violence in Charlotte moving forward. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/deadly-shooting-south-boulevard/275-b8378e29-d687-48ec-baac-7f7aab182759We're tracking the chance of snow flurries in Charlotte. Weather Impact forecaster Larry Sprinkle has the latest update, but be warned ... we aren't e...
2024-12-0210 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte coach arrested for indecent liberties with student-athleteA former Charlotte coach has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with one of his student-athletes, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced late Wednesday night.Matthew Elliott, 39, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a female student who was on his cross country team at Charlotte Country Day School.The victim told investigators Elliott flirted with her and made numerous advances, according to CMPD. Investigators determined the two had had an inappropriate relationship.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-coach-arrested-relationship-student-athlete/275-d6a08e34-7798-4e1e-8750-e719c92...
2024-11-1411 minWCNC Charlotte To GoBarack Obama, JD Vance rally Charlotte-area supportersFormer President Barack Obama and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be in Charlotte Friday for campaign events. It comes as recent polls show North Carolina as a dead heat in the 2024 election. Richard DeVayne joins us from Union County, where Vance is scheduled to host a town hall Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Obama will rally Kamala Harris supporters in Uptown Charlotte during an event encouraging early voting. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/jd-vance-monroe-nc-town-hall/275-f4d33edf-382d-41d4-9e65-f1ce2daecc97We also have the latest on a s...
2024-10-2509 min
Skab DIGKend din adhd! Bliv detektiv i eget liv. Med Charlotte BrannerJournalist og adhd-coach Charlotte Branner har virksomheden Kvinde kend din adhd. I den her episode taler vi om følelser, som Charlotte siger, er det usynlige handicap for os med adhd.Og hvorfor det kan være vigtigt at kende sin adhd. Lyt til samtalen og hør mere om:✔️ Fordelen ved at blive detektiv på egne styrker og udfordringer. Hvis vi skal indrette vores liv bedst muligt for os, så er første trin at finde ud af, hvordan vores adhd påvirker os rent personligt, s...
2024-09-2356 min
The AdditionThe Observer for Sale – with Charlotte TobittCharlotte Tobitt, UK Editor at Press Gazette, joins the show to discuss the potential sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. We also look into the end of the daily Evening Standard print edition.
Guardian Media Group in talks to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media – Sky News
Guardian considers sale of Observer to Tortoise after reporting £36.5m deficit for 2023/24 – Press Gazette
James Harding says plan to buy Observer is boost to ‘liberal journalism’ – Press Gazette
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2024-09-2023 minWCNC Charlotte To GoNeighbors on edge after shootings at Charlotte apartment complexA second shooting was reported at a west Charlotte apartment complex just days after a 2-year-old was shot, police said. The shooting happened just after 4 a.m. Tuesday on Evoke Living Lane, just off Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte. It happened at the Evoke Living at Westerly Hills apartment complex. Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said no one was hit in the shooting. Multiple bullet holes were visible in the siding of one of the buildings. The first shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday. CMPD said someone opened fire in the parking lot, hitting multiple apa...
2024-09-1911 minWCNC Charlotte To GoMonday marks deadline for Charlotte leaders to purchase Red Line railroad tracksMonday marks a major deadline for the future of Charlotte's proposed Red Line commuter rail service. It's the last day city leaders can buy the tracks -- and the deal with Norfolk Southern is well underway as of Monday morning. The city of Charlotte voted last Tuesday to acquire the railroad tracks and support a sales tax to fund the purchase for the project. Only one member of the Charlotte City Council, Tariq Bokhari, voted against the two resolutions. One of the measures was in support of the sales tax while the other approved the actual purchase o...
2024-09-0908 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte leaders to vote on $91M purchase of Red Line train tracksThe city of Charlotte could vote on Tuesday to proceed with a purchase of railroad tracks needed for the city's future Red Line commuter rail service.The Red Line would provide a first-of-its-kind commuter rail service between Uptown Charlotte and the northern suburbs, including the Lake Norman region.Charlotte leaders have been considering whether to spend $91 million to purchase existing Norfolk Southern tracks between Charlotte and the northern suburb of Davidson. The tracks, which the freight railroad calls the O-Line, are part of the 2030 regional transit plan.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com...
2024-09-0306 minWCNC Charlotte To GoBus driver shortage hangs over first day of school in CharlotteAs tens of thousands of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students return to class, many families are concerned about the ongoing bus driver shortage and how it will impact their kids' schedules. Destiny Richards shares the latest on the district's plan to keep buses on time, including some all-new electric vehicles. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-schools-bus-driver-shortage-impacting-start-times/275-bd16c476-72ea-44cd-9648-ae01550ac501A report by Rent Cafe showed the US is set to beat its record in the number of new apartment units, reaching more than half a million. Queen City sits on...
2024-08-2609 minWCNC Charlotte To GoAfter 30 years, frustrations continue over Charlotte transit projectsCharlotte leaders held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon about the proposed one-cent sales tax to pay for transit and road projects and gave an update on purchasing the tracks needed for the Red Line commuter train to Lake Norman. Charlotte City Council's transportation committee discussed draft legislation language enabling a countywide 1% sales tax to fund these projects and create a regional transit authority to oversee the spending. The meeting comes a day after Matthews leaders rejected the sales tax proposal, voicing frustration over long-discussed plans to extend light rail service to the town were changed to a r...
2024-08-1409 minWCNC Charlotte To GoWeather Impact: Charlotte getting heavy rain and flooding as Debby drenches the CarolinasTropical Storm Debby made landfall in South Carolina early Thursday morning and is bringing the impacts of heavy rain and flash flooding to North Carolina.Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich said while we can't rule out severe weather from Debby in the Charlotte area, the biggest impact so far is flooding. This threat is made worse by how slow Debby is moving north. Because it's crawling, the storm is dumping heavy rain for long periods. A large portion of the Charlotte area is under a flash flood warning due to Debby's torrential rain. The flash flood w...
2024-08-0808 minWCNC Charlotte To GoTrump to hold campaign rally in Charlotte WednesdayFormer President Donald Trump is visiting Charlotte on Wednesday for a campaign rally. It comes just one day after the director of the Secret Service resigned in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against Trump.Last Thursday, the last night of the Republican National Convention, Trump formally accepted the Republican nomination for president and gave a lengthy speech, the longest speech any presidential nominee has given at a party convention. On the heels of the RNC, Trump is hoping to keep up the momentum that came out of the days-long event. Read more: https://www.w...
2024-07-2409 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte saw a 300% increase in homicides committed by young people, CMPD saysAn updated look at Charlotte's crime trend data on Monday shows the city is still facing an increased number of crimes committed by juveniles. In 2023, there was a historic spike in crimes involving juveniles, according to the police department. That trend continued into 2024.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-police-crime-trends/275-0cfdbaf4-8abe-464f-880b-619e086b7457Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your d...
2024-07-2310 minWCNC Charlotte To GoTwo nonprofits join forces to tackle the Charlotte area housing crisisWith short supply and eroded savings, buying a home continues to stay out of reach for many Americans. "It leaves you feeling stressed and hopeless," Charlotte resident Lapri Holmes said. "To find affordable housing in Charlotte is slim to none."Holmes knows all too well the challenge of buying a home before she was given a brand-new home from Habitat from Humanity of the Charlotte Region last October. Owning a home is a reality that officials are working to help other families attain too, with Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region and Habitat for H...
2024-07-1806 minWCNC Charlotte To GoBond raised for man charged in murder, rape of woman in CharlotteRaphael Wright, the man charged with raping and killing a woman in northwest Charlotte in June, saw his bond raised when he appeared in court Tuesday afternoon.Judge Reggie McKnight agreed with the prosecution's argument that Wright shouldn't be allowed to be free during the trial, raising his total bond on both rape and murder charges to $850,000 total. Wright's defense attorney tried to argue he wasn't a flight risk and that he shot the woman in self-defense, claiming she tried to rob him.A woman who was identified as the victim's grandmother lambasted the initial $50,000...
2024-07-1708 minWCNC Charlotte To GoVerifying viral claims of the shooting spree in CharlotteThere have been multiple claims about a shooting spree in Charlotte, North Carolina. WCNC Charlotte has seen so many claims on social media. Many of these videos have incorrect information so before you share something you need to make sure it's correct.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/verify/charlotte-north-carolina-shooting-spree-crime/275-7428fd2d-16ea-47d7-916d-94dc6e09cb24Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start y...
2024-07-1209 minWCNC Charlotte To GoFour killed, others injured, in shootings across Charlotte in less than 24 hoursFour people are dead and at least three others were injured, including two in critical condition, after multiple shootings across the Charlotte area in the last 24 hours. Officers responded to two deadly shootings late Monday into early Tuesday morning, including one on Parker Drive near Remount Road around 9 p.m., where four people were shot. One person died at the hospital, and three others were also hospitalized, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-homicide-deadly-shootings-overnight/275-ff5ee2b9-644f-41cf-8b16-42e3b34ffb8a
2024-07-0910 min
Skab DIG"Brug ikke kræfterne på at lave dig selv om" Charlotte Branners ADHD-historieCharlotte Heje Haase taler med journalist og ADHD-coach Charlotte Branner. Hun har virksomheden Kvinde kend din ADHD og tror på, at vi kan trives bedre, når vi lærer vores personlige udfordringer og forcer at kende. Charlotte Branner fik ADHD diagnosen som 44-årig og deler her sin personlige rejse. Vi starter med diagnosen og ser tilbage. Der er en masse fine opråb til samfundet, undervisningssystemet og ønsket om rammer med plads til alle.Hør også om: ✔️ Systemlege og om at være nørden, der vidste meget om forskell...
2024-07-0959 minWCNC Charlotte To GoTravel nightmare as hundreds of flights delayed at Charlotte airportHundreds of flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday, with dozens more being canceled. Making matters worse was that Sunday was predicted to be the busiest travel day of 2024 so far. Richard DeVayne joins the show to give us the latest conditions at Charlotte Douglas and how travelers who felt those delays were holding up. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-delays/275-a0f2c6f3-ca99-40d9-9f06-9f293a34bfc7Next, Destiny Richards has the latest on cooling centers in Mecklenburg County. After a scorching w...
2024-07-0805 minWCNC Charlotte To GoLarge fire destroys southwest Charlotte apartmentsTwo dozen apartments were damaged or destroyed by a massive two-alarm fire in southwest Charlotte early Friday morning, officials said. The fire happened along Holliswood Court, which is just off South Tryon Street, around 2:30 a.m. A second alarm was called for once emergency crews arrived on the scene and saw the extent of the fire. A team of 60 firefighters were able to get the fire under control in about an hour, according to the Charlotte Fire Department. It was one of three major fires the Charlotte Fire Department responded to overnight.Read mo...
2024-07-0506 min
Skab DIGTidsblindhed og selvforståelse. Charlotte BrannerCharlotte Heje Haase taler med journalist og ADHD-coach Charlotte Branner, der fik sin diagnose for fire år siden som 44-årig. Denne episode skulle egentlig bare være et lille tjek ind, inden Charlotte Branner fortalte sin personlige historie, men den står så fint alene, da den har sin egen rytme og tema. Charlotte H. deler om at komme for sent igang med forberedelsen til dette interview, og Charlotte B. om at komme for sent i forhold til den aftalte tid. Men er det virkelig så slemt, at den indre kritiker skal have lov til at kalde...
2024-07-0414 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte residents divided over proposal to use $650M in tax dollars for Panthers stadium upgradesCharlotte residents are divided over proposed renovations to Bank of America Stadium following Monday's public comment session with Charlotte City Council. The council held a two-hour listening session Monday afternoon giving anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal a chance to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgrades inside, including new seats, more bathrooms and better accessibility for fans. If approved, the city would provide $650 million for construction. The money would come from the city's tourism and hospitality tax fund. Over 20 people addressed the co...
2024-06-1808 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte leaders to hear public feedback on proposed Panthers stadium renovationsCharlotte residents will have the chance Monday to let city leaders know their opinions on the proposed renovations at Bank of America Stadium during a public comment session at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. The session, scheduled from 3-5 p.m., will give anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgrades inside, including new seats, more bathrooms and better accessibility for fans. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/charlotte-leaders-public-comment-bank-of-america-stadium-renovations-proposal-practice-facility-vote/275-8a3085f9-ec0c-4dd...
2024-06-1705 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastShaping Charlotte through thoughtful planning, with Douglas WeltonAs chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, Douglas Welton has a front-row seat to the complexities of Charlotte's rapid growth. In his role, he faces the challenges and opportunities presented by the city’s expansion, engaging with developers, city staff and residents alike.Welton's tenure has been marked by a focus on increasing housing supply, advocating for density in appropriate areas and fostering community involvement. His vision for Charlotte's future is one of thoughtful growth, ensuring that the city remains vibrant and inclusive while addressing the practical realities of urban expansion.On this episode of...
2024-06-1429 minWCNC Charlotte To GoHistoric Siloam School opens at the Charlotte Museum of History this weekendA piece of Charlotte's past is set to open this weekend at the Charlotte Museum of History.The Siloam School, which has been standing since the 1920s, has been restored after an eight-year effort to raise $1.2 million for its preservation.The "Save Siloam School" project was funded entirely by the community and was relocated to the Charlotte Museum of History in September 2023. The school sat abandoned in the Mallard Creek area for many years and the museum intended to save it and restore it for educational purposes. Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning f...
2024-06-1407 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte City Council approves budget, property tax increaseCharlotte city leaders voted 8-3 to approve the Queen City's 2025 spending plan Monday night.City officials have spent the last few weeks laying out their goals and making adjustments, including potential changes to the city’s 1.5 cent property tax increase, a possible $1 million in more funding for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in light of the April 29 ambush, and much more.The final budget resulted in lowering the property tax increase to 1.37 cents. Around $23 million in budget adjustments were made several weeks ago and the budget is a total of $4.16 billion after adjusting to the...
2024-06-1107 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastBehind 'Charlotte Squawks,' with lawyer/comedy writer Brian KahnIn his day job, Brian Kahn is the Charlotte office managing partner at McGuireWoods. But Brian also has a side-hustle: He is a founder, writer and co-producer of "Charlotte Squawks," a long-running and critically acclaimed comedy stage show poking fun at local politics, pop culture and sports.On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Kahn discusses the importance of creativity and humor in law and theater, and how he balances both of his passions. He also gives a glimpse behind the scenes of how he devises song parodies. New seasons of "Charlotte Squawks" traditionally come out...
2024-06-0823 minWCNC Charlotte To Go6 displaced after large house fire near Uptown CharlotteSix people are displaced after a three-alarm building fire ignited just outside of Uptown early Thursday morning, the Charlotte Fire Department said. One person is also in the hospital.At least 60 firefighters battled the blaze on Margaret Brown Street, near South Irwin Avenue, around 2 a.m. Thursday, officials said. The fire took nearly an hour to put out.Crews at the scene told WCNC Charlotte firefighters battled a fire at the same block on Wednesday; that fire was intentionally set. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-house-fire-uptown/275-5bcb6a6e...
2024-05-3004 minWCNC Charlotte To GoTaking a closer look at homicide data in CharlotteOfficers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide on Wednesday in northeast Charlotte.The homicide was reported on Ann Elizabeth Drive just east of North Tryon Street on Wednesday. CMPD sent an alert about the incident just before 6 p.m. This was the second homicide reported around North Tryon Street in 24 hours. Conner O’Neil Yancy, 20, was found dead in his car with gunshot wounds around 1 a.m. Wednesday on North Tryon Street.In just the first five months of the year, Charlotte has seen a 51% jump in homicides compared to this same ti...
2024-05-2308 minWCNC Charlotte To GoOfficer killed in Charlotte shooting to be laid to restThe Charlotte community will gather in Uptown on Monday to say its final goodbyes to one of the four officers killed in a shooting last month. U.S. Marshals Task Force Officer Sam Poloche was killed on April 29 when investigators were serving warrants at a home in east Charlotte. Five other officers were hurt during the shootout, including four Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/memorial-service-north-carolina-correction-officer-sam-poloche-charlotte-police-ambush-shooting/275-fe6f0691-df8f-4346-b73e-6f310e43b10ePlus, Kia Murray breaks down why child care facilities in North Carolina are s...
2024-05-1308 min
The Two Charlottes Spill the Tea On………..The Two Charlotte’s Spill the Tea on What Happens After Lifeoin hosts Charlotte and Charlotte on this week's episode of The Two Charlotte's Spill the Tea as they delve into the intriguing topic of the afterlife. With candid conversations and thought-provoking insights, the two Charlottes embark on a journey to explore what happens after life.
In this episode, they navigate through questions about beliefs, fears, and societal taboos surrounding the afterlife. Why are people so hesitant to discuss it openly? What do different cultures and religions say about the afterlife, and how does it shape our perceptions?
Through personal anecdotes, philosophical ponderings, and perhaps a...
2024-05-0950 minWCNC Charlotte To GoKeeping you weather aware after severe weather kills 1, downs trees across Charlotte areaPeople across the Carolinas are assessing the damage after severe storms moved through the area. Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for parts of the Charlotte area as a line of strong storms moved across the Carolinas Wednesday afternoon, then again early Thursday morning.Wednesday, Gaston County officials said a person was killed when a tree fell on a car. The New Hope Fire Department was able to get another person out of that car, though, and take them to the hospital.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/severe-weather-threat-charlotte-tornado-warning-brad-panovich-forecast-weather-aware-wells-fargo-championship/275-24499c86...
2024-05-0905 minWCNC Charlotte To GoProperty tax and resident service fee increases proposed for next Charlotte budgetCharlotte leaders are considering raising property taxes and fees to help pay for city services.City manager Marcus Jones told the Charlotte City Council on Monday night that the Queen City's revenue currently can’t cover its growing needs. His recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget include historic investments in things like affordable housing and police salaries. To help pay for it, Jones recommends a 1.5-cent property tax increase and upping some city service fees. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/property-tax-rate-increase-charlotte/275-9426cbbf-cd0d-43f9-ab8c-120cba1ecbd6 ...
2024-05-0708 minWCNC Charlotte To GoBiden to visit Charlotte to meet families of officers killed in Monday's shootingPresident Joe Biden will visit Charlotte this week to meet with the families of officers who were killed in Monday's standoff, a city source told WCNC Charlotte's Nate Morabito. Biden is expected to arrive Thursday and he will meet with the families. Five additional officers were injured during the shooting, including three Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/president-biden-to-meet-with-victim-families-charlotte-north-caorlina-police-shooting/275-5bf28c80-63cb-4e5a-96fd-4534e1a21702How you can help the families: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/how-to-help-families-fallen-officers-deadly-charlotte-police-standoff-investigation/275-442bb870-a10f-462e...
2024-05-0207 minWCNC Charlotte To GoWhat we know about the officers killed in the Charlotte shootingThree law enforcement officers serving on a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and one Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer were killed Monday after being met with “active gunfire” from a suspect inside an east Charlotte home. A total of eight law enforcement officers were shot, including three CMPD officers and one officer from the task force who were injured. The officers were serving together on a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force when they were shot while confronting a suspect inside a home on Galway Drive. The officers were rushed to the hospital. Three task force officers pronounced dead...
2024-04-3010 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCause of fire revealed after 2-alarm fire at south Charlotte apartment complex displaces dozensTwo people were hurt and around 30 people were displaced after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in south Charlotte, the Charlotte Fire Department said.The fire happened on Fishers Farm Lane just south of Pineville-Matthews Road. A second alarm was activated as crews responded to the scene.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/2-alarm-fire-south-charlotte/275-6ce69cc3-319f-462c-955a-f86069f3f247Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen...
2024-04-2907 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastHow Charlotte should grow, with Shannon Binns of Sustain CharlotteCharlotte is a fast-growing city. And it's also one of the lowest-density major cities in the U.S. What are the implications of that? And what moves should Charlotte make to accommodate all these newcomers?In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, we talk with Shannon Binns, executive director of Sustain Charlotte. It's a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for sustainable development and urban issues in the Charlotte region. Binns founded the nonprofit in 2010 with a focus on equitable growth, transportation diversity and community livability.He and Ledger editor Tony Mecia discuss the city's...
2024-04-2632 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte City Council to consider $5M in funding for new affordable housing developmentsCharlotte leaders are expected to approve $5 million on Monday for affordable housing geared toward multifamily rentals and future homeownership through the city's Housing Trust Fund. The agenda for Monday's City Council meeting states the money would add 140 affordable housing units and 19 homeownership units to Charlotte's existing supply. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/affordable-housing-crisis/charlotte-city-council-affordable-housing-funding-approval-expected-home-ownership-rental-family-houses/275-33828442-7069-47b9-b09b-09f4e3731131Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to...
2024-04-2206 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastSupporting Charlotte's Eastern European community, with Aleksandra DegernesAleksandra Degernes is the visionary founder of the Eastern European Business Network in Charlotte. Originally from Russia, Alexandra immigrated to the United States in 2013 and quickly recognized the need to unite and empower Eastern European professionals and entrepreneurs in her new community.With a background in event production and a passion for fostering connections, Alexandra has led the Eastern European Business Network in providing invaluable resources, networking opportunities and advocacy for its members.On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Degernes discusses Charlotte’s growing Eastern European community, her personal journey of immigration to th...
2024-04-1926 minWCNC Charlotte To GoVice President Harris to visit Charlotte ThursdayVice President Kamala Harris is making another trip to Charlotte to discuss the White House's investment in climate action under the Biden administration. On Thursday, Harris will be joined by EPA Administrator Michael Regan, who is a native North Carolinian. This week's stop marks the fourth trip to North Carolina for Harris this year. Harris and President Joe Biden were in Raleigh last week to promote the expansion of Medicaid, lowering prescription costs for seniors and expanding the Affordable Care Act. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/kamala-harris-charlotte-visit-climate-change-investment/275-3c9714cd-17b2...
2024-04-0409 minWCNC Charlotte To GoThe severe threat has moved to the east of the Charlotte area, but the rain isn't over yet. Here's what you need to knowThe severe threat has moved to the east of the Charlotte area, after strong storms moved through Georgia into the Carolinas this morning.A strong storm system moving through the region produced a grand total of 14 tornado reports, 160 wind reports and 25 large hail reports over the last 24 hours, with these numbers likely to grow -- but none were in our area.This severe weather window has closed for the Charlotte area but a cold front will push in later today. Here's how that could impact you: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/s...
2024-04-0307 minWCNC Charlotte To GoFlight out of Charlotte evacuated during boarding process after odor detectedOne person was hurt while evacuating a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport late Wednesday night, according to Medic.Frontier Airlines Flight 1759 from Charlotte to Orlando was in the boarding process when a "strong odor was detected" on the plane. As a precaution, the flight was evacuated by both the jet bridge and the evacuation slides, according to the airline. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-orlando-frontier-airlines-flight-1759-evacuated/275-050a01b6-012c-4364-a138-376c820ad8d6 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Ch...
2024-03-2810 min
The Two Charlottes Spill the Tea On………..Episode 8 - The Two Charlotte’s Spill the Tea on Diet Culture.In the latest episode of The Two Charlotte's Spill the Tea podcast, hosts Charlotte and Charlotte delve deep into the pervasive and damaging effects of toxic diet culture. This episode tackles the sensitive yet crucial topic of weight loss journeys and the importance of mindset and self-perception.
The two Charlotte's bring their trademark blend of candid conversation and empathetic insight to the forefront as they explore the societal pressures surrounding body image and weight loss. With authenticity and vulnerability, they share personal anecdotes and experiences, creating a safe space for listeners to reflect on their own relationship...
2024-03-2156 minWCNC Charlotte To GoMan arrested after missing mother, 2 children found dead in Charlotte apartment | Monday, March 18A Charlotte woman and her two young children were found more than a week after they were reported missing, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police charged Benjamin Joseph Taylor, 35, with 3 counts of murder and one count of concealment of death.Taylor was found on Saturday and arrested in Imperial County, California. He will be held in the Imperial County jail, awaiting extradition to North Carolina."I'm often asked what the most difficult part of my job as police chief is and without hesitation, my answer is always seeing families grieving the loss of their...
2024-03-1810 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastSupporting women in the workforce, with Emily Jensen Wheeler of Dress for Success CharlotteEmily Jensen Wheeler is the new executive director of Dress for Success Charlotte, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the workforce with a network of support, business attire and development tools. During the month of March, Dress for Success Charlotte hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year, the “Your Hour Her Power” campaign. Every day this month, female leaders across Charlotte will be asking people to donate one hour of their salaries to support Dress for Success Charlotte's mission to provide services and programs that help women forge and sustain careers.In this epis...
2024-03-0824 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte city leaders to address juvenile crime crisis: Monday, March 4, 2024The discussion comes after a 17-year-old was shot and killed Friday night outside of a north Charlotte restaurant. At this time, police are still searching for a suspect connected to that incident. Now, once again, a city council committee will discuss ways to try to reduce youth violence and crime.The city of Charlotte's Housing, Safety and Community Committee will provide feedback on a proposed approach to youth and stakeholder engagement. They will also receive an overview of data and statistics and hear about the Mecklenburg County Community Violence Strategic Plan. More news: https://www.w...
2024-03-0409 min
The Two Charlottes Spill the Tea On………..Episode 3 - The Two Charlotte’s Spill the Tea on Teens and TraumaWelcome back to "The Two Charlotte's Spill the Tea" – your favorite podcast that keeps it real, raw, and relatable! 🎙️ In Episode 3, hosts Charlotte G and Charlotte W embark on a heartfelt exploration into the tumultuous journey of teenagers, unraveling the pressures they face and sharing their own experiences as parents working to break cycles.
👩👩👧👦 Episode 3: Teens and Trauma
Get ready for an open and honest conversation about the challenges today's teenagers encounter. From academic stress to the influence of social media, the Charlottes delve into the unique pressures shaping the lives of adolescents...
2024-02-151h 08
The Two Charlottes Spill the Tea On………..Episode 2 - The Two Charlotte’s Spill the Tea on.......... SpiritualityWelcome to Episode 2 of The Two Charlotte's Spill the Tea! In this installment, join hosts Charlotte G. and Charlotte W. As they delve deep into the realm of spirituality, offering a candid and personal exploration of what this profound journey means to them.
Discover the fascinating narratives of how the two Charlotte's embarked on their individual paths toward spirituality, unraveling the unique twists and turns that guided them to their present perspectives. From chance encounters to transformative moments, their stories provide a relatable and insightful glimpse into the diverse ways people find themselves drawn to the spiritual...
2024-02-081h 12WCNC Charlotte To GoWoman sexually assaulted after man broke into her south Charlotte home, police sayThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department held a press conference Wednesday afternoon about a sexual assault that happened in south Charlotte on Wednesday morning.Around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, police responded to a breaking and entering call on Chilvary Drive. When they arrived, officers heard screaming from inside the home. Officers found the male suspect, identified as 32-year-old Santerius Allen, inside and immediately arrested him. Police found that Allen broke into the female victim's home through the window and sexually assaulted her.The woman's teenage child was home and called 911. Read more: https://ww...
2024-01-2509 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte airport leaders kicking off planning for CLT Destination District | Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024Charlotte Douglas International Airport leaders are kicking off a project that could revolutionize the area around the airport, turning it into a destination in and of itself. The announcement comes as Charlotte Douglas and the Queen City continue to experience rapid growth. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/charlotte-douglas-airport-clt-destination-district-development-growth/275-ad36043f-6581-4e5d-ab27-5a9303e7215eWatch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start yo...
2024-01-2408 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastImproving Charlotte's economic mobility, with Tonya Jameson of Leading on OpportunityTonya Jameson serves as the director of civic advancement for Leading on Opportunity, a part of Foundation for the Carolinas, working to improve economic mobility in the Charlotte area.In addition to her role with Leading on Opportunity, Jameson is also a member of the Citizens Review Board, which hears complaints regarding allegations of misconduct by police officers, and works as a motorcycle instructor with Motorcycle Safety Foundation.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jameson discusses Charlotte's economic mobility history, her time as a reporter with The Charlotte Observer and working on political...
2024-01-2025 minWCNC Charlotte To GoLooking back on the Miracle on the Hudson's Charlotte connection 15 years laterIt is hard to believe that it has been 15 years since the Miracle on the Hudson. For those who don't remember, that was when US Airways Flight 1549 from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte took off but had to make an emergency landing in the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009. All 155 people onboard survived and the pilot, Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and Jeffrey Skiles, were heralded as heroes.WCNC Charlotte sat down with four of them to remember that day and delve into how their perspectives have changed over time.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article...
2024-01-1507 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastStrengthening Charlotte's nonprofit sector, with Josh Jacobson of Next StageJosh Jacobson is the founder and CEO of Next Stage, a Charlotte based social impact consulting firm that works with nonprofits. Next Stage operates The UnFundable Project, an initiative that raises awareness about a concept called trust-based philanthropy. The Charlotte Ledger is a media partner for the initiative.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jacobson shares his insights on how nonprofits operate, what trust-based philanthropy is, and what the Unfundable Project is doing for Charlotte.The Charlotte Ledger wrote about some of these trends in a recent article, "New twist on charitable giving...
2024-01-1227 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastCharlotte as a banking center, with Dee O'Dell of U.S. BankBanking, leadership and philanthropy have always been intertwined in Charlotte, and we explore that history and those connections in a conversation with Dee O’Dell, head of business banking sales at U.S. Bank, which is the fifth-largest bank in the country. O’Dell is based in Charlotte, where U.S. Bank has about 1, 200 employees, and his division serves customers nationally that have between $2.5 million and $25 million in annual sales.O’Dell has served in multiple community roles, including chairman of the United Way of Greater Charlotte board of directors and co-chair of the Opportunity Task Force, which...
2024-01-0525 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCMPD investigating deadly shooting in southwest Charlotte neighborhoodA man is dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in southwest Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.Officers responded to a call just before 2 a.m. at The Volaire apartment complex, a "relatively new" development along West Tyvola Road, where they found a man with a gunshot wound.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/cmpd-deadly-shooting-southwest-charlotte-volaire/275-395e4864-f9f3-49fb-86dd-86e131a2d545 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast...
2023-12-1907 minWCNC Charlotte To GoArrest made in shooting death of 14-year-old in north CharlotteA 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old Garinger High School basketball player, investigators announced. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a shooting at a home on Keswick Avenue in north Charlotte around 7:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found 14-year-old Johnnie McClendon dead from a gunshot wound. McClendon's family confirmed he was a student at Garinger where he played basketball. CMPD identified 19-year-old Myhijee Major as a suspect in the case. Major surrendered to police early Tuesday morning and was taken into custody after an interview. Major was charged with involuntary ma...
2023-12-0604 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte City Council to consider higher fines for parking violatorsParking violations in Charlotte may soon get more expensive.Right now, if you park illegally at certain spots you can be fined $25. On Monday, the city council could raise it to $100.“We are trying to find ways to keep our pedestrians safe,” Dimple Ajmera, a Charlotte City Councilwoman said.This would affect people who park illegally on a sidewalk.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/clt-city-council-to-consider-higher-fines-for-parking-violators-charlotte-north-carolina/275-53670bf4-38ad-4510-a900-b2f7be71a79f Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. o...
2023-11-1303 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastSipping to serve, with Lauren Deese of Charlotte Wine + FoodLauren Deese is the executive director of Charlotte Wine + Food, a nonprofit organization that brings together Charlotte’s wine and food connoisseurs to raise money for children’s charities in the area. Charlotte Wine + Food hosts a weeklong event every April with wine auction and dining events across the city.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Deese discusses Charlotte Wine + Food’s mission, what goes into planning Charlotte Wine + Food Week every year and how the wine industry has changed since the organization started in 1989.She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles Mediat...
2023-11-0321 minWCNC Charlotte To Go$45 million proposed for redesigned interchange to I-85 southbound in west CharlottePublic officials say they want to redesign a busy interstate interchange in west Charlotte calling it "the most problematic" of any such interchange in all of North Carolina.“All of us who live west of here, we really get to sit in this traffic a lot,” NC House Speaker Tim Moore said. “We see the wrecks that happen, we see the wasted energy that happens and frankly, the encumbrance that it causes people trying to get back and forth.”Speaker Moore was joined by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, North Carolina Department of Transportation and other state an...
2023-11-0303 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastMini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte City Council/mayoral electionIn a special mini-podcast that's less than 10 minutes, we discuss candidates running for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte mayor in 2023: Who are they? Why are they running? How could Charlotte's city government change?Ledger editor Tony Mecia discusses the election with Charlotte Public Relations’ Bryan Holladay and Ledger elections researcher Sucharita Kodali.For more information about the 2023 elections, check out the Charlotte Ledger Election Hub, with candidate biographies, videos, questionnaires and links to articles and resources.The Charlotte Ledger Podcast is produced by Lindsey Banks. Find out more about The Charlotte Ledger at Th...
2023-10-2709 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastWhat's new at Charlotte's Johnson & Wales campus, with President Rick MathieuRick Mathieu serves as president of Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte campus. Johnson & Wales is a public university with some 1,200 students enrolled in Charlotte. It’s located in the heart of Charlotte's Third Ward.On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Mathieu sat down with The Ledger’s Cristina Bolling on campus of Johnson & Wales to talk about what's new at the university, his take on the state of higher education, and how Johnson & Wales fits into the greater Charlotte community. For more information about The Charlotte Ledger, or to sign up for our newsle...
2023-09-1624 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastUncovering Charlotte's rich history, with Terri WhiteTerri White is the president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History located on Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte. The museum is home to the Rock House, the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, built in 1774. White describes her role as a “dream job” and strives to show people that history is more than just memorizing war dates. White joined the museum in 2022. Under her leadership, the museum plans exhibits and programs that highlight different themes in Charlotte’s history — something that she says is key for both Charlotte natives and newcomers, too: “It’s important that if you m...
2023-08-0427 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastSalvaging food to feed Charlotte's hungry, with Kim AprillLocal cafeterias sometimes produce more food than they need. Local charities need food to serve the hungry. Kim Aprill co-founded an organization called Feeding Charlotte that bridges the gap between those with excess food and the nonprofits and churches that need it — solving a local problem of food distribution.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Aprill discusses with host Steve Dunn how Feeding Charlotte addresses food insecurity, how food waste contributes to climate change and where the nonprofit gets excess food to donate to those who are hungry.You can find out more ab...
2023-06-1625 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastChecking in on Charlotte's economic mobility, with Sherri ChisholmIn 2014, a national study ranked Charlotte 50th out of the 50 largest metro areas in the United States in economic mobility — meaning that many of those born into poverty in Charlotte were likely to stay in poverty. It was a wake-up call, and Charlotte's large corporations, nonprofits and government mobilized to tackle the problem. Now, nearly 10 years later, how is Charlotte doing?Sherri Chisolm, executive director of Leading on Opportunity, discusses Charlotte's economic mobility efforts with Charlotte Ledger editor Tony Mecia. They discuss what's being done to improve economic mobility, how to measure progress and how to keep th...
2023-06-0823 minWCNC Charlotte To GoWoman found brutally killed, man charged with murder, Charlotte police report: Wednesday, April 12Warning: Story contains graphic detailsNew information about an alleged Easter Sunday killing at an east Charlotte apartment complex was shared during the suspect's first court appearance just days later.Around 10 a.m. Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers responded to Southwood Oaks Lane, not far from Reddman Road, according to officials. When they arrived, they found 35-year-old Laura Miller dead.MORE NEWS: 15 people hospitalized after crash involving bus, Medic saysCMPD said they later located their suspect, identified as 36-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez-Rasales, when he was found allegedly driving Miller's car. He...
2023-04-1202 min
Charlotte FC PodcastCarroll Walton, Charlotte Ledger and Freelance WriterA talk with Carroll Walton about her career as a writer and her approach to writing about Charlotte FC.
Carroll is a sportswriter covering the Charlotte FC for The Charlotte Ledger. Freelancer, and Mom of three rambunctious boys. A native Charlottean, Carroll also is a freelance writer for Charlotte Smarty Pants, Charlotte Magazine, and Baseball Hall of Fame Magazine. For 17 years she wrote for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covering the Atlanta Braves in MLB as well as Baseball America, and she also co-wrote with Chipper Jones, a NY Times Bestseller memoir, titled Ballplayer.
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2023-03-1132 minWCNC Charlotte To GoAfter south Charlotte area sees multiple break-ins, CMPD hosts meeting for residents: Thursday, Feb. 23The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has received a slew of reports detailing break-ins in high-end homes in south Charlotte. The department said the break-ins are possibly connected to South American groups with cases in New York and New Jersey, potentially first documented nearly a decade ago. People described the south Charlotte area as their own bubble. It's outside the hustle and bustle of the city center, but this area is being hit with a wave of the unexpected.There have been multiple reports of break-ins and burglaries in the south Charlotte area. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, CMPD hos...
2023-02-2301 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastWho calls the shots in Charlotte? — with journalist Jim MorrillIn the 1980s, a handful of local business leaders known as "The Group" would meet to discuss their vision for turning Charlotte into a modern and thriving "New South" city. And they made it happen. Today, the influence of businesses on Charlotte's direction has waned, and decision-making on big issues is more fractured.Longtime Charlotte journalist Jim Morrill discusses "The Group" and its legacy, which he explored in the February 2023 cover article in Charlotte magazine entitled "Who's in Charge in Charlotte?" Morrill retired in 2021 after a 40-year career at The Charlotte Observer, where he covered politics and...
2023-02-1023 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte FC player dies following boating accident in South Florida: Friday, Jan 20Charlotte Football Club defender Anton Walkes died early Thursday morning following a boating accident in South Florida, the club announced.Walkes was 25.Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Walkes was operating a vessel on Wednesday around 3 p.m. near the Miami Marine Stadium basin before it made contact with another vessel on the water. Officials said Walkes was found unconscious and transported to shore by Miami Fire Rescue where he received CPR. Walkes died Thursday morning, officials said. It is unclear at this time what type of watercraft Walkes was operating at the...
2023-01-2002 minWCNC Charlotte To GoSenior residents in Charlotte still displaced after Christmas flood at Magnolia Senior Apartments: Thursday, Jan 12.About 85 senior residents were displaced on Christmas Day after their apartment building flooded. Now, many of them worry they're on the brink of being on the street.The living facility, Magnolia Senior Apartments, and the city of Charlotte are paying for them to stay in hotels through the end of January, but they don’t know what will happen next.Wednesday night was the first time many of the residents got any sort of answers from management when they had an in-person meeting at the hotel. However, residents are still feeling confused and left out in th...
2023-01-1202 minWCNC Charlotte To GoTikTok banned on Charlotte city employee work phones: Thursday, Dec. 29A growing number of government entities continue to ban TikTok from work devices as concerns grow over the app's security issues.The city of Charlotte has joined the list of these entities and is planning to completely remove TikTok from all city devices by Jan. 6, 2023. According to a city of Charlotte spokesperson, the move is due to a warning from the FBI about potential national security concerns associated with the app. City of Charlotte officials blocked TikTok on the city's network on Dec. 21 and notified employees that the app would be removed from city devices in...
2022-12-2902 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCMPD investigating hate speech, threats toward children at north Charlotte day care: Tuesday, Dec. 6A rock that was thrown through a day care window in north Charlotte Monday morning had a message containing hate speech attached to it, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said. Investigators also believe the attack is linked to a shooting at a north Charlotte park last month.CMPD responded to a 911 call at the Marizetta Kerry Child Development Center on Beatties Ford Road a few minutes after 8:30 a.m. CMPD alleges the rock had hate speed and multiple threats toward children on it. The day care is across Beatties Ford Road from Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. No one was hurt...
2022-12-0602 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte businesses welcome ACC championship game: Friday, Dec. 2Workers spend much of Thursday putting the final touches on the ACC Fan experience in Romare Bearden Park ahead of Saturday's Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game at Bank of America Stadium.On Saturday night, No. 9 Clemson will face No. 24 ranked North Carolina with both schools less than a few hour's drive away from Charlotte. Thousands of Clemson Tigers and North Carolina Tarheel fans will make their way into the Queen City for the ACC championship game.The game comes at a time when colder temps might normally keep locals home and others from making a tri...
2022-12-0202 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte fires football coach Will Healy: Monday, Oct. 24The Charlotte 49ers have fired head football coach Will Healy.The move comes one day after the team lost is homecoming game to FIU, 34-15, to fall to 1-7 on the season."We are grateful to Will Healy for the incredible energy and enthusiasm he brought to our program," Director of Athletics Mike Hill said. "Sadly, however, our on-field results have not met expectations."Healy was 15-24 as the second coach in program history.The 37-year-old was hired ahead of the 2019 season to replace Brad Lambert.Healy enjoyed immediate su...
2022-10-2401 minWCNC Charlotte To GoMore tolls on I-77? Charlotte leaders discuss proposal: Thursday, Oct. 20Charlotte transportation leaders held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposal to add more tolls to Interstate 77, stretching from Uptown to the South Carolina border. The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization said the proposal would add two express lanes in each direction from I-277 to I-485. Cintra, the company behind the existing tolls on I-77, sent an unsolicited proposal to North Carolina and Charlotte transportation officials earlier this year. NCDOT said any tolls projects in North Carolina must be requested and approved by the local planning organization, per state law.READ...
2022-10-2002 min
The Charlotte Ledger PodcastBuilding better health care journalism in Charlotte, with Rose Hoban and Michelle CrouchFrom a new medical school to changes at doctors’ offices, there’s plenty happening in health care in the Charlotte region. Ledger editor Tony Mecia talks with Rose Hoban of North Carolina Health News and longtime Charlotte reporter and editor Michelle Crouch about an innovative new partnership between The Ledger and North Carolina Health News that will enhance the public’s understanding of health care and the local institutions that deliver it.The joint effort is a creative solution by two digital media companies to keep the public informed, as many legacy news outlets have cut back on ind...
2022-10-0422 min
How to Be Fabulous with Charlotte DallisonChez Charlotte Founder Story with Charlotte DallisonThis week's guest is... me! You might be wondering, "...who is Charlotte Dallison, and why am I listening to her podcast?" Well, in a bid to share my vintage journey with you all I have invited my best friend, Mark Fletcher, to run me through my own questions. Charlotte Dallison is a writer and the founder of Chez Charlotte Vintage, a vintage media company. She grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has since lived all over the world! Three years ago, after a career in interior design, she put her passion for vintage clothing to work b...
2022-08-2959 minWCNC Charlotte To GoNASCAR Productions moving to Concord from Uptown Charlotte: Thursday, Aug. 11NASCAR announced it is moving its NASCAR Productions operations to a new state-of-the-art facility in Concord. The new 58,000-square foot studio will be built on the land adjacent to the NASCAR R&D Center, which is across Derita Road from the airport in Concord. The move comes months after Cabarrus County officials approved an incentives package designed to bring NASCAR Productions to Concord. NASCAR confirmed the new facility will house 125 NASCAR Productions and Motor Racing Network employees with room to expand further in the future. NASCAR said it will also keep a large presence in Uptown...
2022-08-1107 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCompany behind Charlotte odor violated Meck. County's objectionable odor rule: Monday, July 25.The company behind a natural gas odor that was reported all across Charlotte on July 14 said it violated Mecklenburg County's 'objectionable odor rule.'In a statement, Legacy Environmental Services said it was "informed of a Notice of Objectionable Odor from Mecklenburg County Air Quality."The company said it is cooperating with the county to complete its investigation.The natural gas odor was reported in NoDa, Uptown and South End, among other parts of Charlotte. Multiple buildings in Uptown Charlotte were evacuated due to the possibility of a gas leak. Wells Fargo notified emp...
2022-07-2508 minWCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte’s general election: What to know before you vote: Tuesday, July 19It’s the last week to vote early in the City of Charlotte’s general election, which is on Tuesday, July 26. There are 14 early voting locations across Charlotte that voters can pick from. When going early, voters can choose the location most convenient for them. However, on election day, voters must go to the precinct they're assigned. Charlotte has 166 precincts. Voters can check what precinct they're assigned to online.Candidates for Charlotte's mayor and city council are on the ballot, so only city residents can vote in this election. Voter Anita Shipman told WCNC Charlo...
2022-07-1909 min
Charlotte Readers PodcastBeyond 300: The New Charlotte Readers Podcast – The Value of Writing Communities, Plus Mystery, Memoir, True Crime and Poetry FeaturesIn this episode 301, Landis introduces his two new co-hosts of Charlotte Readers Podcast and they share how the show will feature more authors and offer more readerly and writerly content in each episode, and new ways for listeners to engage–including how your voice can be part of the podcast.
We hear from three award-winning authors in the mystery, memoir, and true crime genres, and have a poetry reading.
We explore the value of critique groups and writing communities and give tips for building your writing community to help market your books long term.
An...
2022-06-281h 42
Podcaster! Del din stemmeBlandemaskinen! Charlotte podcaster om at blande sigKonfliktmægler, ledelsesrådgiver og virksomhedssociolog Charlotte Dalsgaard har podcasten "Blandemaskinen". Her undersøger hun, hvornår og hvordan man griber ind - primært på arbejdspladsen - når der opstår noget, der ikke er i orden.Samtalepodcasten har eksisteret et år, og Charlotte Dalsgaard kigger tilbage på de største udfordringer og sejre.Og deler med Charlotte Heje Haase hvorfor hun mener, at vi har brug for en podcast om at blande os. Charlotte lærte at podcaste på kurset "Skab din podcast" og var i starten forfærdet over at høre s...
2022-05-0931 minWCNC Charlotte To GoHundreds rally in Charlotte for abortion rights: Monday, May 9The leak of the Supreme Court's majority draft opinion in favor striking down Roe vs. Wade still has Congress scrambling.The issue is inflaming passions on both sides. There have been rallies in support of and in protest against the Supreme Court's potential decision. On Mother's Day, hundreds gathered in support of abortion rights at Freedom Park in Charlotte. “Our community is desperate for our freedoms," Reproductive Rights Coalition Charlotte leader Hope Robertson said.Freedom of choice was at the forefront Sunday. Local leaders from the Reproductive Rights Coalition, Charlotte...
2022-05-0901 minWCNC Charlotte To GoUNC Charlotte moves to masks-optional policy: Monday, March 7Face masks will be optional on UNC Charlotte's campus effective Monday, March 7. The university provided the update on Monday, Feb. 28, just days after the UNC System issued guidance that makes face masks optional in all indoor settings on campuses within the system effective on that day. Masks will be optional in all indoor settings at UNC Charlotte, including classrooms and other academic spaces. The university encourages people who are unvaccinated or at a high risk for complications to still wear a mask.The university is reminding people that face masks will still be requir...
2022-03-0701 minCharlotte Readers PodcastMark West’s Top Ten Charlotte Books of the YearIn this episode 274, we visit with Mark West, a professor, author and blogger on all things books and writing in Charlotte with his weekly Storied Charlotte blog.
You won’t want to miss this episode. Mark brings his top ten suggestions for books of the year by Charlotte authors or books about Charlotte.
Mark is a Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where he has been teaching courses on children's and young adult literature since 1984. He also holds the title of Bonnie E. Cone Professor in Civic Engagement. He has written or...
2021-12-2855 min
Descobrindo Charlotte Mason#37 - Charlotte Mason na primeira infância com Any, Cassia, Lara & MarianaVocê gostaria de saber como aplicar o método CM com seu bebê? Ou quais atividades CM sugere para a idade pré-escolar? Ou ainda, se no método CM a única coisa que se faz nesta idade é passar tempo na natureza?
Neste episódio super especial conversamos com quatro mamães que estão estudando a filosfia de educação de Charlotte Mason e ao mesmo tempo "aprendendo a viver" com a ajuda e inspiração desta "amiga" em seus lares com seus filhos.
Any, Cassia, Lara e Mariana falam sobre:
como o método CM tem ajudado elas nesse tempo da...
2021-10-201h 14Descobrindo Charlotte Mason#36 - O método de Charlotte Mason na visão das Crianças. (Especial dia das crianças)Este é um episódio especial, no dia das crianças a voz que você ouvirá por aqui é a delas! Nesse episódio você ouvirá as narrações e conversas de nossos filhos! Eric e Luca filhos da @mariana.mastracchio, Manuela e Ruth filhas da @janice.chaves conversam sobre o que gostam de estudar no método de Charlotte Mason. E compartilham suas ideias inspiradoras. Uma das coisas bem nítidas nesse episódio é que cada criança é uma pessoa única que faz suas próprias relações. Está curioso? Aperte o play para ouvir a riqueza de ideias desses pequeninos.
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2021-10-1237 minDescobrindo Charlotte Mason#34 - Como, quando e por onde começar uma educação Charlotte Mason?Uma das perguntas que nós mais recebemos de mães que estão descobrindo sobre a filosofia de educação de Charlotte Mason é: como e quando começar a aplicar este método com meus filhos? Charlotte não deixou um manual de instrução ou até mesmo uma receita respondendo esta pergunta, melhor ainda, ela escreveu extensamente sobre a educação das crianças e em seus escritos nós achamos as repostas de quando e como começar a educação formal dos nossos filhos. Hoje nosso episódio vai ser dedicado a trazer as palavras de Charlotte e comparti...
2021-09-2838 min
Descobrindo Charlotte Mason#29 - Como as lições são divididas? O conhecimento de Deus para Charlotte MasonSe você já escutou o "episódio 5 - O que é o conhecimento para Charlotte Mason?" do nosso podcast e o "episódio 25" sobre a diferença do método Clássico e o proposto por Mason, você deve se lembrar que Charlotte dizia que "o conhecimento é uma grande unidade que abraça Deus, o homem e o universo." e foi assim que ela dividiu seu currículo para as lições:
Conhecimento de Deus
Conhecimento do homem
Conhecimento do universo
Neste episódio 29 vamos conversar sobre o primeiro e mais importante: "O conhecimento de Deus". Quer saber o porquê dessa divisão e por qu...
2021-08-241h 02
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2021-08-1112 min
Descobrindo Charlotte Mason#25 - O método de Charlotte Mason é igual ao método Clássico? (Com Art Middlekauff)Charlotte Mason é uma educadora clássica? Ou existem diferenças entre as duas metodologias a de Charlotte Mason e a educação clássica? Charlotte defendia uma educação liberal para todos, será que isso tem algo a ver com as sete artes liberais?
As respostas para essas e outras perguntas você encontrará neste episódio super especial com a participação de Art Middlekauff um pai homeschool que estuda e aplica o método de Charlotte Mason há mais de uma década! E é o fundador do blog
Charlotte Mason Poetry. Aperte o play para descobrir as respostas para essas perguntas e conh...
2021-08-0454 min
Descobrindo Charlotte Mason#22 - Os perigos de sufocar o amor natural das crianças / Charlotte Mason x Maria Montessori"Em vez de sufocar o amor natural da criança pela linguagem e forçá-la a trabalhar por recompensas indignas, a criança deve ver a delícia do conhecimento por si só, e isso quando cultivado deve substituir o elogio, a culpa e a punição." (J.D. Rose A Filosofia Educacional de Charlotte Mason)
Neste episódio vamos conversar com Bruna Masalin do @ritmosfamiliares sobre esta parte tão importante da educação: o amor natural da criança pela linguagem. Também vamos conversar sobre algumas diferenças do método proposto por Montessori e o método de Charlotte...
2021-07-1342 min
Cheers Charlotte Radio | Craft Beer and Homebrew PodcastEpisode 263 – Matt McKenzie Talks COVID-19 and Charlotte BreweriesWe’re still in lockdown but this quarantine won’t stop us from reporting on the latest Charlotte craft beer news. Our good friend, Matt McKenzie, joins us to discuss the latest impact of COVID-19 and how it affects Charlotte breweries. Grab a local beer and lend us your ears.
Matt McKenzie is a craft beer writer based in Charlotte and has written for Charlotte Magazine and Charlotte Visitors Guide.
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2020-05-261h 03
Turn Up The Volume On Your VoiceCharlotte Geeks Out Over StatsCharlotte probably needs to get out a bit more. OK we all need to get out a bit more right now, but even when we could get out Charlotte actually enjoyed looking at listener figures.It goes back to her days in radio when listener numbers were the difference between keeping your job and being fired. Now the same people who produced the figures for radio do the same for other listening - including podcasts.So Charlotte has got her geek on and had a look at them and what they...
2020-05-0118 min
The Charlotte is Creative PodcastCreative Besties: Kate Micham and Nicole Reyes of Make a Mark, CharlotteHumanitarian organizations here in Charlotte and around the world can always use as much help as they can get. Make a Mark, Charlotte is the local chapter of a global initiative that holds 12-hour design and development marathons pairing creative professionals with the organizations whose talents they often need but can’t always afford. Right now through next Saturday, August 31, both creatives and community organizations of all kinds can apply for this event. The Make a Mark, Charlotte event will be held November 9 at Hygge’s Jay Street location. All interested parties should find more information and appl...
2019-08-2236 min