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704 Korean Barbecue, a South Charlotte restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat menu, will close Sunday, Nov. 2, after four years in business, the eatery announced via Instagram. According to The Charlotte Observer, the closure comes as the popular spot prepares to pack up its operations and say goodbye to customers who have frequented the restaurant […]
After several rainy days, the Charlotte area will see a stretch of cooler, drier weather heading into the weekend. Skies will clear overnight, with lows in the upper 30s and 40s. Friday will be sunny and brisk, marking the start of a fall-like pattern. Afternoon highs are expected to reach only the low to mid-60s, […]
Nearly 2 million people across the Carolinas could temporarily lose access to SNAP food benefits as the federal government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. According to WBTV, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program supports more than 1.4 million residents in North Carolina, including over 130,000 in Mecklenburg County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced […]
Paleontologists at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences have confirmed the discovery of a distinct dinosaur species, settling a decades-long scientific debate. Announced Thursday, Oct. 30, researchers said the findings prove a small-bodied tyrannosaur found alongside a Triceratops in Montana’s “Dueling Dinosaurs” fossil is not a young T. rex, but a fully grown Nanotyrannus […]
The Spectrum Center officially reopened last Tuesday morning after completing a major renovation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 marked both the arena’s 20th anniversary and the debut of its extensive upgrades. According to WBTV, fans will be able to experience the renovated venue throughout the Hornets’ season. Check out the […]
Fewer than 1,000 North Carolina voters may have mistakenly received letters saying their voter registration applications were submitted too late for the upcoming municipal elections, the State Board of Elections said Thursday. The letters, sent in error, claimed applications were filed after the Oct. 10 registration deadline for the 2025 municipal elections. According to WBTV, […]
Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis is a man who’s led with service, faith, and resilience—guiding Livingstone through record growth and raising millions for the next generation. But now, he’s facing his own fight: stage five kidney failure. Still, he speaks with the same steady conviction, casting vision for Livingstone, leading with faith and fortitude. […]
The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making what the league described as an “obscene gesture” during a game earlier this week. The incident occurred late in Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, when cameras appeared to show Ball flashing his middle finger at a referee after being […]
Former Duke basketball standout and 2010 national champion Kyle Singler was arrested in Oklahoma last week on domestic abuse charges, according to WBTV. Singler, 37, was taken into custody on Oct. 23 in Haskell County after allegedly grabbing his girlfriend by the head and shoving her to the ground in front of their young child. […]
A burst of water flooded a road in Mecklenburg County after a car struck a fire hydrant Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash happened around 10 a.m. along Reese Boulevard near Boren Street in Huntersville. According to WBTV, the impact caused water to gush across the roadway, prompting crews to block off the area for […]
October is recognized as Filipino American History Month, honoring the rich heritage and contributions of Filipino Americans across the United States. The celebration was first established in 1988 by the Filipino American National Historical Society and officially recognized by Congress in 2009. October was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Filipinos in what […]
October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the abilities and accomplishments of people with Down syndrome and promote inclusion and understanding. The observance began in the 1980s, launched by the National Down Syndrome Society to raise awareness and challenge stereotypes about the genetic condition. Throughout the month, advocacy groups, families, […]
