Improved water conditions reduces conservation restrictions to voluntary across Charlotte region
Improvements in the Catawba-Wateree Lake System have led to lighter conservation efforts, from mandatory Stage 2 to voluntary Stage 1.
WCNC Charlotte
Environment
Environmental and energy policy
Flash flooding triggers evacuations in Southwest and dire warning for Colorado spa town
Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations in a swath of the Southwest on Sunday.
WFMY News 2
Mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave at least 6 dead and dozens injured across US
Mass shootings over the Halloween weekend across the U.S. in largely nightlife districts left at least six people dead and dozens injured. Police in Dallas, where the worst violence occurred, say four people are dead and 15 were injured following separate shootings in a nightlife district.
WCCB Charlotte
Children's sensory swing recalled after multiple injuries, including concussions
Harkla said they got at least 29 reports of the swing's ceiling hook separating which resulted in 14 injuries, including a broken arm, bruises and two concussions.
WCNC Charlotte
Alaska Airlines to lay off about 200 employees, citing 'challenging operating environment'
The employees' last day is expected to be Nov. 13, Alaska Airlines confirmed.
WFMY News 2
Fall back: Preparing for the time change
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour.
WCCB Charlotte
The chemicals that keep us cool leave something behind
By Will Atwater Takeaways: Newer refrigerants address one environmental problem but may contribute to another. North Carolina’s drinking water challenges extend beyond familiar PFAS. The search for better cooling options involves difficult trade-offs. Driving in a North Carolina summer can be miserable without reliable air conditioning. Nonetheless, checking for a refrigerant leak isn’t part of […] The post The chemicals that keep us cool leave something behind appeared first on North Carolina Health News.
NC Health News
South Carolina to restrict SNAP purchases of candy, soda and energy drinks starting Nov. 1
South Carolina will prohibit SNAP purchases of candy, soda, energy drinks and other sweetened beverages starting Nov. 1 under a new pilot program.
WCNC Charlotte
Family of murdered woman creates “Mary’s Voice” coalition to advocate for victims’ rights
The family of a young woman brutally murdered in Charlotte says more can be done to support victims' loved ones.
WCCB Charlotte
'We're not going to listen': Charlotte teens divided over new 10 p.m. curfew taking effect Sunday
As Charlotte prepares to enforce a new curfew aimed at curbing teen takeovers, some teenagers say the restrictions won't stop young people from staying out.
WCNC Charlotte
Why does coastal flooding seem to be getting worse?
Record high tides and coastal flooding is happening on both coasts this week.
WCNC Charlotte
Satellite company plans to test giant mirror in space for sunlight on demand
Environmental groups are sounding the alarm on Reflect Orbital’s plans to light up nighttime areas on the Earth.
WFMY News 2
NC Newsline
NC Gov, AG call for data center owners to help pay for new power plants
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson called on state regulators Tuesday to require prospective data center developers to shoulder more of the cost for the additional power they’ll need — or to produce more of it themselves through renewable energy. The N.C. Utilities Commission has been working for months with Duke […]
NC Newsline
10,000 Duke Energy customers without power in Iredell County
Duke Energy estimates that power will be restored between noon and 1 p.m.
WCNC Charlotte
German climber dies in nearly 5,000-foot fall a day after summiting Nepal mountain
A 57-year-old German climber died in a nearly 5,000-foot fall on Nepal’s Ama Dablam mountain one day after reaching its summit.
WCNC Charlotte
VERIFY: How to spot a fake Halloween deal on social media
Social media ads are flooding feeds with Halloween deals. Here’s how to tell which ones are real and which are scams before you buy.
WCNC Charlotte
Economics, Not Ideology: Support of Clean Energy in NC Defies Stereotypes
A survey reveals an issue of rare consensus – and hope for local economic drivers. Written by Jen McGivney North Carolinians overwhelmingly believe that clean energy should play a role in tackling challenges, from county to statewide. A recent survey revealed that most residents favor a shift to renewables—solar energy especially—to generate power in a […]
The Assembly NC
Weekend of violence in Charlotte: CMPD investigates 2 more homicide scenes
These two shootings came after separate deadly shootings in Charlotte on Saturday.
WCNC Charlotte
A Bosnian man rescued an abandoned bear cub. Now they're inseparable
Masa the bear and Petar Tubic have formed an unlikely friendship on Bosnia's Mount Ozren.
WFMY News 2
Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing suggest 2029 trial date
Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk said they need years to prepare for trial, suggesting a 2029 trial date.
WCNC Charlotte
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