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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Things got heated at Carolina Panthers training camp this week when quarterback Bryce Young was reportedly involved in a mid-practice confrontation with members of the defense. According to reports, Young took exception to a play involving safety Lathan Ransom and running back Jonathon Brooks. What started as a disagreement quickly escalated into […]
Gospel legend John P. Kee is heading into this year’s Stellar Awards in Charlotte with seven new nominations and a testimony that has left fans and fellow artists in awe. During a recent conversation with host Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9, Kee reflected on a health crisis that nearly ended his career and his […]
Gospel artist Kim Person stopped by The Light 103.9 this week for a conversation with host Melissa Wade, sharing her joy over her latest single, “Surrender,” and her nomination at this year’s Stellar Awards. Person, a top nominee, could hardly contain her excitement about the honor. “I am through the roof,” she told Wade. “I […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte nonprofit is continuing its mission to create lasting change by helping families break the cycle of generational poverty. Through education, workforce development, affordable housing, and family support services, Renaissance West Community Initiative is working to provide opportunities that empower residents to build brighter futures. The organization partners with schools, community […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Gospel music’s biggest celebration is coming to the Queen City, and there’s still time to be part of the experience. Tickets remain available for the 2026 Stellar Awards, known as the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” as Charlotte prepares to welcome artists, industry leaders, and fans from across the country this August. […]
Rep. Edwards Ends Reelection Campaign On Wednesday, at 3:32 AM, Congressman Chuck Edwards put a post on X announcing that he will not seek reelection for the 11th District of North Carolina. That district covers most of mountains in the western part of the state. The oddly timed announcement comes less than 48 hours after […]
A heartbreaking homecoming happened in Fayetteville earlier this week honoring a fallen soldier as his remains were returned home. Staff Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton’s remains arrived at the Fayetteville Regional Airport Monday afternoon. Swinton died on July 19 while disposing of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, was seen leaning across […]
The video-ad on social media features a smiling woman who says “I could hit this all day long.” She’s talking about a little piece of candy – a gummy — loaded with THC. And she promises that it delivers a relaxing high, “whether you want to just sooth your body or have a good time” […]
North Carolina shoppers are being urged to check their freezers after Publix expanded a recall of frozen berry products tied to a potential E. coli contamination, adding another food safety concern as the state also sees elevated cases of Cyclospora infections. Publix has recalled all lots of its GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and GreenWise Organic Whole Mixed […]
WBT’s Brett Jensen learned on Friday that Embattled Monroe City Councilman Gary Anderson has turned in his resignation. It went into effect at 5 p.m., Friday. Anderson’s resignation comes amidst an internal investigation by the city of Monroe as to whether he committed any ethical violations concerning a situation with a 15-year-ld boy on May […]
Officer Seth Elliott, who has only been with CMPD for two years, is charged with using data from license plate readers to track someone. A misdemeanor. WSOC quotes court documents saying that Elliott tipped off a drug dealer that one of his customers was an undercover cop. And he got the undercover officer’s car information […]
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is joining a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging federal regulators to crack down on illegal robocalls. The group is asking the Federal Communications Commission to strengthen its “Know Your Customer” rules, which are designed to make it harder for scammers to gain access to the U.S. phone network. […]