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Hype for the Future 182K: Roanoke Dams

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/hype-for-the-future-182k-roanoke-dams/

Hype for the Future 182K: Roanoke Dams

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/hype-for-the-future-182k-roanoke-dams/

Hype for the Future 182K: Roanoke Dams

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/hype-for-the-future-182k-roanoke-dams/

Hype for the Future 182K: Roanoke Dams

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/hype-for-the-future-182k-roanoke-dams/

Hype for the Future 182K: Roanoke Dams

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/hype-for-the-future-182k-roanoke-dams/

Exceptional drought prompts Charlotte to impose mandatory water restrictions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Charlotte announced plans to impose mandatory water-use restrictions starting in May as “exceptional” drought…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #charlottewater #Drought #exceptionaldrought #MecklenburgCounty #Science #Wateruse
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/617788/

Exceptional drought prompts Charlotte to impose mandatory water restrictions

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Charlotte announced plans to impose mandatory water-use restrictions starting in May as “exceptional” drought…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #charlottewater #Drought #exceptionaldrought #MecklenburgCounty #Science #Wateruse
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/617788/

https://www.europesays.com/news/21545/ NC lawmakers leave Democratic Party following primary election losses :: WRAL.com #democrats #DestinHall #DukeEnergy #GeneralAssembly #Headlines #Immigration #JoshStein #MecklenburgCounty #NCCapitol #News #RobertReivesII #TopStories #WRALSpecialists

Gastonia urges voluntary water conservation after Stage 1 drought declared: What this means

GASTONIA, N.C (WB…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #BlueRidgeMountains #catawba #catawbariverbasin #conservation #Drought #extremedrought #Farmers #gastoncounty #lakenorman #lakewylie #LincolnCounty #MecklenburgCounty #naturaldisaster #northcarolina #Science #severedrought #SouthCarolina #Watershortages #Wateruse #WilkesCounty
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/593067/

Gastonia urges voluntary water conservation after Stage 1 drought declared: What this means

GASTONIA, N.C (WB…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #BlueRidgeMountains #catawba #catawbariverbasin #conservation #Drought #extremedrought #Farmers #gastoncounty #lakenorman #lakewylie #LincolnCounty #MecklenburgCounty #naturaldisaster #northcarolina #Science #severedrought #SouthCarolina #Watershortages #Wateruse #WilkesCounty
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/593067/

Hornets retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey during halftime ceremony in Charlotte https://www.rawchili.com/nba/669111/ #Basketball #Charlotte #CharlotteHornets #CharlotteHornets #DellCurry #HalftimeCeremony #Hornets #Jersey #Local #MecklenburgCounty #NBA #NC #News #No30 #NorthCarolina #retire #retired #SpectrumCenter #Sports #wbtv

https://www.fogolf.com/1195486/mecklenburg-county-to-vote-on-1-6m-golf-course-improvements/ Mecklenburg County to vote on $1.6M golf course improvements #CharlesSifford #CharlesTMyers #CountyCommissionVote #GolfCartCrash #GolfCourses #HarryJones #Improvements #MecklenburgCounty #SunsetHills

https://www.fogolf.com/1195486/mecklenburg-county-to-vote-on-1-6m-golf-course-improvements/ Mecklenburg County to vote on $1.6M golf course improvements #CharlesSifford #CharlesTMyers #CountyCommissionVote #GolfCartCrash #GolfCourses #HarryJones #Improvements #MecklenburgCounty #SunsetHills

Hype for the Future 121F: Town of Boydton, Virginia

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/hype-for-the-future-121f-town-of-boydton-virginia/

‘It was fun. Next question.’ Hornets forward shrugs off chaotic on-court fight vs. Pistons https://www.rawchili.com/nba/595138/ #Basketball #brawl #chaotic #Charlotte #CharlotteHornets #CharlotteHornets #detriot #ejections #fight #Hornets #ItWasFun #Local #MecklenburgCounty #NBA #NC #News #NextQuestion #NorthCarolina #OnCourtFight #Pistons #ShrugsOff #Sports #ThePointAfter #wbtv

#WarmingShelters open in the #Carolinas ahead of #IceStorm

WSOCTV.com News Staff, Sat, January 24, 2026

"As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.

We’ve reached out to counties in #NorthCarolina and #SouthCarolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.

#MecklenburgCounty -

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, #CharlotteNC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.

#AlexanderCounty

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.

#AnsonCounty-

A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.

#AsheCounty -

There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.

#CatawbaCounty -

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.

First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)

Statesville -

Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.

#GastonCounty -

Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

#RowanCounty -

Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in #SalisburyNC.

@newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-open-carolinas-ahead-210051039.html

#EmergencyShelters #SouthCarolina #NorthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInSouthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInNorthCarolina #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #KeepWarm

#WarmingShelters open in the #Carolinas ahead of #IceStorm

WSOCTV.com News Staff, Sat, January 24, 2026

"As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.

We’ve reached out to counties in #NorthCarolina and #SouthCarolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.

#MecklenburgCounty -

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, #CharlotteNC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.

#AlexanderCounty

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.

#AnsonCounty-

A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.

#AsheCounty -

There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.

#CatawbaCounty -

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.

First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)

Statesville -

Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.

#GastonCounty -

Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

#RowanCounty -

Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in #SalisburyNC.

@newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-open-carolinas-ahead-210051039.html

#EmergencyShelters #SouthCarolina #NorthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInSouthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInNorthCarolina #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #KeepWarm

#WarmingShelters open in the #Carolinas ahead of #IceStorm

WSOCTV.com News Staff, Sat, January 24, 2026

"As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.

We’ve reached out to counties in #NorthCarolina and #SouthCarolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.

#MecklenburgCounty -

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, #CharlotteNC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.

#AlexanderCounty

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.

#AnsonCounty-

A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.

#AsheCounty -

There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.

#CatawbaCounty -

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.

First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)

Statesville -

Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.

#GastonCounty -

Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

#RowanCounty -

Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in #SalisburyNC.

@newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-open-carolinas-ahead-210051039.html

#EmergencyShelters #SouthCarolina #NorthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInSouthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInNorthCarolina #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #KeepWarm

#WarmingShelters open in the #Carolinas ahead of #IceStorm

WSOCTV.com News Staff, Sat, January 24, 2026

"As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.

We’ve reached out to counties in #NorthCarolina and #SouthCarolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.

#MecklenburgCounty -

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, #CharlotteNC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.

#AlexanderCounty

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.

#AnsonCounty-

A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.

#AsheCounty -

There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.

#CatawbaCounty -

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.

First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)

Statesville -

Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.

#GastonCounty -

Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

#RowanCounty -

Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in #SalisburyNC.

@newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-open-carolinas-ahead-210051039.html

#EmergencyShelters #SouthCarolina #NorthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInSouthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInNorthCarolina #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #KeepWarm

#WarmingShelters open in the #Carolinas ahead of #IceStorm

WSOCTV.com News Staff, Sat, January 24, 2026

"As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.

We’ve reached out to counties in #NorthCarolina and #SouthCarolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.

#MecklenburgCounty -

For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.

Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, #CharlotteNC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.

#AlexanderCounty

Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.

#AnsonCounty-

A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.

#AsheCounty -

There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.

#CatawbaCounty -

The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.

First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)

Statesville -

Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.

#GastonCounty -

Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

#RowanCounty -

Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in #SalisburyNC.

@newsbot

Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/warming-shelters-open-carolinas-ahead-210051039.html

#EmergencyShelters #SouthCarolina #NorthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInSouthCarolina #WarmingSheltersInNorthCarolina #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #KeepWarm

Panthers have the worst Super Bowl odds, and it’s not even close https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/656776/ #BankOfAmericaStadium #Carolina #CarolinaPanthers #CarolinaPanthers #charlotte #Football #Local #LosAngelesRams #MecklenburgCounty #NfcWildCard #NFL #NorthCarolina #NotEvenClose #odds #Panthers #playoffs #postseason #Rams #saturday #Sports #State #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLX #Vegas #WorstOdds

Panthers have the worst Super Bowl odds, and it’s not even close https://www.rawchili.com/nfl/656776/ #BankOfAmericaStadium #Carolina #CarolinaPanthers #CarolinaPanthers #charlotte #Football #Local #LosAngelesRams #MecklenburgCounty #NfcWildCard #NFL #NorthCarolina #NotEvenClose #odds #Panthers #playoffs #postseason #Rams #saturday #Sports #State #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLX #Vegas #WorstOdds

Fire destroys Lake Norman Charter Elementary School’s sports equipment: See photos here https://www.byteseu.com/1258131/ #blaze #CauseOfFireNotClear #Crews #extinguish #Fire #FullEngulfed #Huntersville #LakeNorman #LakeNormanCharterElementarySchool #MecklenburgCounty #News #NoInjuries #NorthCarolina #officials #Sports #SportsEquipment #wbtv

Italian restaurant closes Uptown location after 14 years: ‘It’s been our pleasure’

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – An Itali…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Italianfood #14years #bellaciao #charlotte #closed #economicconitionsinuptown #it'sbeenourpleasure #Italia #Italian #ItalianFood #italiano #italy #mecklenburgcounty #news #northcarolina #note #pinned #restaurant #uptown #wbtv
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2209203/italian-restaurant-closes-uptown-location-after-14-years-its-been-our-pleasure/

Italian restaurant closes Uptown location after 14 years: ‘It’s been our pleasure’ https://www.diningandcooking.com/2209203/italian-restaurant-closes-uptown-location-after-14-years-its-been-our-pleasure/ #14Years #BellaCiao #charlotte #closed #EconomicConitionsInUptown #food #It'sBeenOurPleasure #Italia #Italian #ItalianFood #italiano #italy #MecklenburgCounty #news #NorthCarolina #note #pinned #restaurant #uptown #wbtv