CHARLOTTE, N.C. — According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, employment is a key part of long-term recovery for people overcoming substance use disorders. What…
Read more Workforce training in Charlote helping people in recovery find stabilityHIGH POINT, N.C. — Over the next five days, 75,000 people are expected to visit “The Furniture Capital of the World,” High Point, for the Fall Furniture Market. “This…
Read more New tariffs impact High Point Furniture MarketCHARLOTTE, N.C. — In-person early voting is underway across North Carolina, and election officials are expecting turnout to be strong, despite it being a municipal cycle rather than…
Read more N.C. election official urges patience in early votingLOCUST, N.C. — October marks Mental Health Awareness Month for many wellness organizations, aligning with World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day. At Stanly Community College, staff…
Read more N.C. campus creating spaces to promote student wellnessHIGH POINT, N.C. — President Donald Trump this week laid out plans to impose tariffs on a range of strategic imports, including timber, wood products and furniture. An…
Read more N.C. furniture maker looks to ramp up production as tariffs are set to beginRALEIGH, N.C. — A pesky parasite is impacting bees, threatening colonies all over the world. Bees keep our crops pollinated and now their keepers are looking for a way to…
Read more How N.C. professor finds bees that fight deadly miteCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The former president and general manager of the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Howard “Humpy” Wheeler Jr., died this week. What You Need To Know Howard “Humpy” Wheeler…
Read more NASCAR legend Humpy Wheeler died this weekWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Across North Carolina, schools continue to struggle with staffing shortages — from teachers and cafeteria workers to bus drivers and school nurses. Stephanie Smith, a school…
Read more Winston-Salem school nurse says staffing shortages continue to riseNORTH CAROLINA — When you think of a tropical storm or hurricane dangers, you think of things like high winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. One risk you…
Read more Rip currents: A hidden danger from tropical systemsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kajarra Caldwell is picking up food, books and other necessities at a pantry at the Ada Jenkins Center in Davidson, North Carolina for a pregnant client. …
Read more Charlotte doula supports moms in the communityCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A research team supporting LGBTQ+ people is facing uncertainty after funding awarded by the National Institutes of Health was revoked. Annelise Mennicke is an associate professor…
Read more Grant funds revoked for UNC Charlotte researchersCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Millions of Gen Z-ers could end up shaping this presidential election, particularly in swing states like North Carolina. What You Need To Know Millions of…
Read more N.C. campuses educating young people about votingHILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Aquamation, or water-based cremation, is growing in popularity as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cremation. The National Funeral Directors Association reports that interest in…
Read more ‘Aquamation’: N.C. funeral home sees growing interest in water-based cremationCLAYTON, N.C. — CJ Martin, a graduate of Clayton High School, has laced up his cleats more times than he can count before running a race. He’s won…
Read more N.C. track star from the Philippines sets sights on 2028 OlympicsLINWOOD, N.C. — The Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is NASCAR’s longest race and honors military members and families this holiday weekend. What You Need To Know The…
Read more Veteran and NASCAR crew member shares what Coca-Cola 600 meansNot every thunderstorm spawns a tornado, but when they do, the strong rotating wind can really wreak havoc. So what causes a tornado to form? There are multiple…
Read more How to understand tornadoes and stay safeOCEAN ISLE, N.C. — Dunes represent a natural coastal protection measure. Henry Cooke is trying to revitalize them in Brunswick County, making the beach fronts a buildable space…
Read more Meet a man on a mission to rebuild Ocean Isle beachesCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Elijah Wilson loves math. In the last few years, his love for numbers has helped him find a new passion, tutoring at the Nest Academy, a…
Read more High School Scholar Elijah Wilson has a love of numbers and helping othersMILWAUKEE — When researchers wanted to collect data on wild bumble bee nests this past summer, they turned to man’s best friend to help sniff them out. What…
Read more ‘Making a Snifference’: Conservation dogs help locate bumble bee nests
