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Charity

Block Love Charlotte Expands Offerings with New Day Services Center

Block Love Charlotte Expands Offerings with New Day Services Center Upcoming fundraiser scheduled with funds tight for beloved organization Deborah Phillips knows what it’s like to need help. There was a time in her past when Phillips was forced to flee a domestic violence situation with her son and her dog, all of whom slept in a van for a few nights until they could find a room that would

May 31, 2024 No Comments

Youth participating in community service

Charity

Local Organization Seeks Youth Making Positive Change in Charlotte

Charlotte organization searching for youth making a positive change in the community Local youth making a difference in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A local organization in Charlotte, Canopy Housing Foundation, is seeking nominations for youth who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the community. The organization presents the ‘Y.E.S. Award’ each year, which stands for Youth Excellence in Service. This award recognizes young individuals in the area who

May 29, 2024 No Comments

Medication bottle, age demographic graph

Breaking News

CHARLOTTE Study: Weight Loss, Diabetes Drug Use Up 600%

CHARLOTTE Study: Weight Loss, Diabetes Drug Use Up 600% If it seems like you know many more people using Wegovy these days, you’re probably right. A new study shows that prescriptions for weight loss have skyrocketed 600% in the last three years. That is particularly true for people between the ages of 12 and 25. In that group, prescriptions rose 8,700 in 2020 to more than 60,000 in 2023. The

May 28, 2024 No Comments

Woman behind bars, healthcare fraud documents

Breaking News

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Charlotte Health Care Provider Convicted of Medicaid, COVID-19 Relief Fraud Charlotte, N.C. – A Charlotte behavioral health services provider was convicted Friday by a federal jury after a nine-day trial, for defrauding the South Carolina Medicaid Program (SC Medicaid), falsely obtaining COVID-19 relief funds, and money laundering. Ashley Nicole Cross, 41, from Charlotte, was found guilty of healthcare fraud, making false statements and writings related to a healthcare matter, promotional

May 20, 2024 No Comments

Community

WBTV to celebrate 75th anniversary with visits to local communities

WBTV to celebrate 75th anniversary with visits to local communities Charlotte, N.C. – WBTV is gearing up for our 75th anniversary this summer, and we will be hitting the road for part of the celebration. Each Friday leading up to the big day – July 15 – WBTV will be out in the community, at many events the station has covered for decades. Community Visits Longtime anchor John Carter will

May 18, 2024 No Comments

Breaking News

Charlotte Head Lice Cases Surge, Prompting Urgent Recommendations

Charlotte Head Lice Cases Surge, Prompting Urgent Recommendations CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The chairs are full at Pediatric Hair Solutions as family after family comes in to be treated for head lice. Nurse and founder, Sheila Fassler, has been treating head lice in Charlotte for over 15 years. She said there are about 6,000 new head lice cases a month in Charlotte. Pre-Pandemic Numbers “Once the pandemic hit, when you mitigate

May 18, 2024 No Comments

"Sustainability Summit Discussion Panel"

Community

Charlotte Sustainability Summit Returns to UNC Charlotte Center City

Charlotte Sustainability Summit Returns to UNC Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC – SHARE Charlotte and Carben Events are thrilled to announce the return of the Charlotte Sustainability Summit to The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. This full-day event will feature workshops and discussions led by various nonprofit organizations, city and county leaders, highlighting the collaborative efforts to advance sustainability in Charlotte. Event Details The Charlotte Sustainability Summit, originally

May 16, 2024 No Comments

Business News

Charlotte, North Carolina: ACA Network Problems

Charlotte, North Carolina: ACA Network Problems Many Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans are facing challenges due to a lack of in-network hospitals and doctors compared to regular insurance plans. This issue is causing difficulties for families seeking medical treatment, as highlighted by a recent case involving a 10-year-old girl with a brain problem. Struggle for Treatment The family of the young girl in question is currently struggling to access the

May 15, 2024 No Comments

Breaking News

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sex assault data discrepancy exposed

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said sex assault data didn’t exist. Records show that’s not true. WBTV Investigates: Data reveals steep drop in recorded rapes, sexual assaults After a years-long effort to get the data, records detail where sexual violence was reported across the school district. By Nick Ochsner Published : May. 7, 2024 at 6:32 PM EDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Records obtained by WBTV show leaders at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools recorded significantly fewer

May 9, 2024 No Comments

Charity

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week

Charlotte Shines Spotlight on Atrium Health During National Nurses Week May 6, 2024 Charlotte, N.C. – Atrium Health is proud to recognize and celebrate all nurses during National Nurses Week, especially the nearly 12,000 dedicated nurses across the Greater Charlotte area. Nurses Week is recognized every year May 6-12 to honor those who see nursing as more than just a profession and rather selflessly answer the call to compassionately care

May 8, 2024 No Comments

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