The National League of Cities (NLC) will visit Charlotte on Wednesday, June 19, as part of its 100th-anniversary celebration roadshow.
For the past century, the NLC has been the voice for America's municipalities, advocating for cities and their residents. To commemorate this milestone, NLC representatives are traveling across the United States in an eco-friendly bus tour, highlighting the crucial role...
Charlotte
The Rumors, Wild Claims, and Documented Facts Surrounding Silfab Solar’s Fort Mill Facility
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Over the past few months there have been a lot of rumors and fears swirling online about Fort Mill's Silfab Solar facility.
In an interview with WCNC, Silfab COO Treff MacDonald attempted to combat some of those claims, saing, 'there is no smokestack', the chemicals they use are 'generally there in the environment', and that the only thing they will...
Charlotte
Panthers’ Practice Facility Rezoning Approved, Major Uptown Renovations on Horizon
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The landscape in Uptown Charlotte will soon change as the city council unanimously approves the rezoning application for the Panthers' practice facility. Prior to the vote, council members learned the team will make adjustments to address concerns from nearby residents.
One significant change is the addition of a pedestrian walkway and bicycle access. This improvement addresses a key complaint from...
As a massive low-pressure system brings heavy rain to Florida, forecasters are monitoring its potential to become tropical as it moves toward South Carolina's coast.
The National Hurricane Center just issued the following alert about the system:
Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM EDT Thu Jun 13 2024
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
1. Offshore...
Charleston
Charleston Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officers During Jan 6 Insurrection
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A Charleston-area man has pled guilty to his role in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Christopher George Rockey, 54, admitted to a felony charge of assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers.
Court documents reveal Rockey traveled from Cross, South Carolina, to Washington, D.C., to attend former President Donald Trump’s speech. He then proceeded to the Capitol Building, entering...
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Charlotte Catholic High Scores Keith Emery from 49ers Staff as New Head Coach
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Charlotte Catholic High School, a top prep program in North Carolina, has announced a new head coach with extensive collegiate experience, according to Footballscoop.com.
On Monday, the school revealed it had hired Keith Emery from Biff Poggi's Charlotte 49ers staff, where Emery served as the director of high school relations. Emery had also been a coaching analyst for the 49ers...
Charleston
A Sneak Peek into BTW: Charleston’s Soon-to-Be New Favorite Upscale Tavern
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Charleston, get excited for a new culinary and social hotspot downtown! Introducing BTW, a charming and FOXY neighborhood tavern set to delight with Charleston's finest musicians, upscale pub cuisine, friendly cocktails, and a cozy, old-world atmosphere that's sure to draw you back time and again.
Located at 45 1/2 Spring St., Charleston, SC 29403, BTW is the latest venture from...
Pins Mechanical is set to expand its presence in Charlotte with a second location in Optimist Park, slated to open in late 2025. Rise Brands, the parent company, has secured over 20,000 square feet for the new venue. This space includes the ground floor of the historic Chadbourn Mill and the boiler room building.
The new Pins Mechanical venue...
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South Carolina’s First Nitrogen Fast-Freeze Ice Cream Shop to Open Near Charleston
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South Carolina is set to welcome its first nitrogen fast-freeze ice cream shop.
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream will debut in Hilton Head later this year, with a shop opening in Bluffton at 65 Towne Drive, Unit 65 in Belfair Towne Village II. New franchisee Derek Cohen, who recently acquired development rights for Hilton Head and Savannah, Georgia, will own and...
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Results Are In From South Carolina Elections: Key Outcomes and Impacts For Charleston
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Voters across South Carolina participated in congressional, state, and county elections on Tuesday. Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but voter turnout remained low, with less than 14% participation.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace emerged victorious, easily defeating two Republican challengers. This win secures her position for a third term. Despite facing significant campaign opposition and questions about...