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Charlotte is getting some much needed affordable housing in the coming months! Founder and Visionary for Heal Charlotte, Greg Jackson called in to the show today, to discuss what this looks like for Charlotte. When you think of Interstate 85 & Sugar Creek Rd, you think nothing outside of the history that’s fed to you! […]

The mayor of Gastonia passed away the city government announced on Facebook. Mayor of Gastonia, Walker Reid, III, passed away on Thursday, according to the city. There was no stated cause of death. Since 2017, Reid has been the mayor of Gastonia. Richard Franks defeated him in the election held in November 2023. Before taking […]

WASHINGTON–This holiday season is expected to bring some of the busiest travel days in U.S. history. That’s what Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters on Monday. The data from AAA says more than 55 million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles this week for Thanksgiving. Buttigieg says his department is preparing for […] The post Buttigieg Discusses Thanksgiving Travel appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

ATLANTA, Ga.–Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at the age of 96. She was the wife of former President Jimmy Carter. The Carter Center announced that she died peacefully at her home. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As […] The post Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dies at the Age of 96 appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

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Radio One Charlotte is proud to be an official Walk Media Partner for all greater Charlotte area Walk to End ALzheimer’s events. This includes support from all of our local stations: 102.5 The Block, Mix 107.9, Praise 100.9, 105.3 RnB and WBT News Talk 1110AM/99.3FM. Carrying purple flowers in memory of the loved ones we’ve […]

https://twitter.com/UNCPolice/status/1702002841412399253?s=20 UNC Police has confirmed that an “armed and dangerous” person has been located on the campus of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As reported by WRAL, the university is advising students and staff to stay inside, close all windows and doors, and to stay inside until further notice. People can use the American […]