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Few things are guaranteed in life, but there is one thing that you can count on for sure: as time goes on, your body is going to age. While most men in their late teens through their twenties might feel invincible, it's only a matter of time before age starts to play a role in everyday life. Injuries take longer to recover from, hangovers take longer to dissipate, aches and pains become a normal part of life, and intimate time with your partner can be compromised. If you have experienced any of the symptoms above, don't worry - it's completely normal to slow down as you get older.
The question is, what are you going to do about the aging process? For years, men were told to just "live with it". The time to fight back is here, and there has never been a better opportunity to live your best life than now. Nobody understands the effects that aging can have on men but our team of professionals at Better Life do. That is why we invest all of our time developing innovative, effective men's health solutions: to give men a chance to change their future and live like they did while they were in their prime. If you're ready to take a stand against ED and live a more energetic, youthful life, know that you're not alone. At Better Life Carolinas, we are here to help by providing the most scientifically advanced treatments on the market today.
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When it comes to men's health, the topic of sex can still feel taboo, especially when there are performance issues involved. At Better Life Carolinas, we have heard just about every story you can imagine regarding erectile dysfunction or ED. So if you're embarrassed and angry about your performance in the bedroom, we understand how you're feeling. In the past, men had to take strange drugs or sign off on expensive surgeries to help correct their ED, adding to their feelings of shame and hopelessness.
The good news? If you're a man dealing with ED, you don't have to settle for antiquated treatments like those referenced above. There's a new product on the block: a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment that is the first of it's kind. It's called GAINSWave®, and you can bet your bottom dollar that it isn't like anything else you have tried before.
Unlike most ED treatments, this unique approach does not require drugs or surgery. Instead, it relies on high-frequency acoustic waves to open the penis's existing blood vessels, encouraging the growth of new blood vessels while eliminating micro-plaque. To put it simply, GAINSWave® increases blood flow and gives you a chance to reclaim your libido and live life like a man in his prime.
GAINSWave® isn't a sketchy, quick-fix pill found behind the glass at a gas station. It is a comprehensive erectile dysfunction treatment with an incredible 76% success rate. With virtually no side effects, it's no wonder that men throughout the Carolinas and across the United States trust GAINSWave® to solve their ED and Peyronie's disease problems.
How GAINSWave® Works
It might sound like GAINSWave® is too good to be true, but the fact is this kind of erectile dysfunction treatment in Charlotte, NC uses scientifically-backed, time-tested technologies and applications to improve male sexual performance. Technically referred to as Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (LI-ESWT), our GAINSWave® procedure goes right to the crux of the issue. Low-intensity sound waves break up plaque formation in your penis while stimulating new blood vessel growth. These new blood vessels help get more blood to your penis, ultimately improving your ability to perform. This incredible treatment not only increases blood flow - it also causes new nerve tissues to grow, making your penis more sensitive and easily stimulated.
It all happens through a process called neurogenesis, which increases penis sensitivity. What sets GAINSWave® apart from others is the use of low-intensity sound waves to achieve increased blood flow and sensitivity. Because this procedure is completely non-invasive, you won't ever have to worry about expensive insurance claims or unsightly scarring. All you have to worry about is enjoying life like you used to, without having to undergo surgery or putting harmful substances in your body.
Here are some quick facts about Better Life Carolinas GAINSWave® treatments:
- For most men, you can expect to have between 6 and 12 GAINSWave® sessions
- Sessions typically take 15 to 20 minutes.
- GAINSWave® works by releasing growth factors in your penis tissue, which generates new blood vessels.
- GAINSWave® promotes healthy blood flow by breaking up plaque formation, giving men harder, stronger erections for longer periods of time.
- GAINSWave® also activates dormant stem cells, which leads to new cell growth in men.
Hidden Risks of Prescription Erectile Dysfunction Treatment
If you have ever wondered why GAINSWave® treatments are so popular with men, the answer is simple. Prescription drugs meant to help ED often come with side effects that can diminish your peace of mind and day-to-day life. While some men swear by the "little blue pill," many guys aren't aware of the hidden risks associated with drugs like Viagra. The following ailments can happen both in the short term and long term:
- Back Pain
- Muscle Pain
- Headaches
- Vision Loss
- Rashes
- Respiratory Issues
- Hearing Loss
- Dizziness
- Upset Stomach
- Ringing in Ears
- Fever
If you are having problems with erectile dysfunction, you should understand why it's happening. The primary cause of ED is associated with a lack of blood flow to the penis, making erections difficult to get and maintain. Rather than relying on a prescription pill for a quick fix, many men are using GAINSWave® treatment in Charlotte, NC for a natural solution with no ill side effects. ED doesn't have to be your "new normal," and neither does suffering from strange side effects from popping too many "little blue pills."
GAINSWave®, COVID-19, and ED
The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the world. Over the last year, millions of Americans have had to change their lifestyles and alter daily routines to better protect themselves and their loved ones from the virus. While COVID-19 causes a litany of negative side effects, new research shows that men who contract the virus can triple their risk of developing erectile dysfunction. Because the human body is unfamiliar with this kind of virus, it responds by sending a large immune response. During this process, the body uses massive amounts of chemicals to eliminate the virus, causing horrible collateral damage in the form of cell destruction and inflammation.
Contracting COVID-19 and suffering from ED at the same time might sound like a death sentence. However, if you are a man experiencing ED during or after contracting the COVID-19 virus, don't lose hope.
Clinical trials have shown that shockwave therapy, better known as GAINSWave®, has been shown to lower inflammation and boost vascularity by creating angiogenesis and improving endothelial function. Simply put, GAINSWave® treatments can help reverse symptoms of ED brought on by COVID-19. To learn more about how GAINSWave® can help you get back to a normal sex life after developing COVID-19, we recommend contacting our office today.
GAINSWave®: A Natural, Non-Invasive Treatment for Peyronie's Disease
Though Peyronie's Disease affects about 9% of men, it is a little-known disease that can cause physical and aesthetic issues. It is characterized by fibrous scar tissue, which forms underneath the surface of a man's penis. When this disease is left untreated or treated improperly, it can be very difficult for men to have a normal erection. This is because Peyronie's Disease can cause painful curvatures in the penis, making it nearly impossible for afflicted men to have sexual intercourse at all.
The cause of Peyronie's Disease is currently unknown. However, most cases stem from physical trauma like acute injuries after vigorous sex. Other causes include prostate surgery, autoimmune disorders, and family history. Unfortunately, traditional treatment options range from a "wait and see" approach to prescription drugs and even surgery.
Symptoms and signs of Peyronie's Disease include:
- Erectile Dysfunction: Men with this disease may have problems achieving or maintaining erections.
- Misshapen Penis: Some men with this disease suffer from a narrowing of the penis when erect, resembling an hourglass shape.
- Notable Bend in Penis: One of the most common symptoms of Peyronie's Disease includes significant penis curvature, which is defined by a severe and unnatural bend.
- Scar Tissue: A common symptom of this disease is bands of tissue or hard lumps underneath the skin of the penis.
- Shortened Penis: Some men with this disease have reported a reduction in penis length.
- Pain in Penis: Peyronie's has the potential to cause pain in a man's penis, regardless of whether he has an erection or not.
Fortunately, for men who are looking for a non-invasive, natural erectile dysfunction treatment in Charlotte, NC GAINSWave® is the answer. Using low-strength soundwaves or shockwaves, GAINSWave® treatment in Charlotte breaks down scar tissue affecting your penis, helps create new blood vessels, and opens up existing ones. As a result, blood flow is increased, which minimizes penis curvature and fixes the problems associated with erectile dysfunction.
P-Shot® Erectile Dysfunction Treatment in Charlotte, NC
Most guys will tell you that their penis is the most important part of their body. While that is not totally true from a physiological perspective, we get where they're coming from - after all, a man's penis plays a big role in his personal life and overall wellbeing. When a man has problems achieving and maintaining an erection, his quality of life can suffer dramatically, resulting in lower self-esteem and even depression. If you are a man and suffering from ED or Peyronie's Disease, you can rest easy knowing help is only a phone call away.
In addition to GAINSWave® treatments, Better Life Carolinas also offers the Priapus Shot or P-Shot® for short. Originally used to treat wounds and sports injuries, our P-Shot® is an all-natural treatment that fortifies your body through cellular repair and rejuvenation. P-Shot® treatments have shown very promising results for men who have suffered from prostate cancer, enlarged prostates, the side effects of surgery, drug side effects from prescription pain killers, and even diabetes.
You might be asking yourself, "How does the P-Shot® work?"
This ED solution works by using platelet-rich plasma or PRP from your own body. The proteins and growth factors released by the large number of platelets activate your stem cells, which begins cellular regeneration and repair wherever the PRP are used in your body. Tissue repair in your penis is further aided by the formation of new blood vessels and collagen production.
In many cases, men who use the P-Shot® to correct erectile dysfunction or the effects of Peyronie's Disease can resume sexual activity a few hours after the treatment is applied.
Benefits of Better Life Carolinas' P-Shot® include:
- Increased blood flow to the penis
- Improved stamina during sexual activities
- Improvement and possible resolution of penile curvature issues caused by Peyronie's Disease
- Increased penis sensitivity
- Improvements to penis girth and length
For more information about the Priapus Shot or to find out if this treatment is right for you, schedule your free consultation today.
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Could Charlotte get snow before the year ends? What climate experts say
Chyna Blackmonhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article280405794.html
Now that fall has arrived, the weather in Charlotte is finally cooling off. This week, there’s been a break in the warm weather with highs in the mid-70s, and dropping down to the 40s and 50s overnight into the mornings.As the year wraps up, it’ll only get colder. But is there a chance of snow in the forecast as the year wraps up?Historically, climate experts say the chances of any snow before the end of the year tend to be lower than the chance of snow that might come later in the heart of winter.According t...
Now that fall has arrived, the weather in Charlotte is finally cooling off. This week, there’s been a break in the warm weather with highs in the mid-70s, and dropping down to the 40s and 50s overnight into the mornings.
As the year wraps up, it’ll only get colder. But is there a chance of snow in the forecast as the year wraps up?
Historically, climate experts say the chances of any snow before the end of the year tend to be lower than the chance of snow that might come later in the heart of winter.
According to Corey Davis, an assistant state climatologist from the North Carolina State Climate Office, only about 14 percent of previous snow days in Charlotte happened in November or December. Most have been in January, February, March or April.
“Looking at data from recent years, we have recent history on our side for getting snow but we also have our longer term climatology that kind of works against the odds of snow before the end of the year,” Davis told The Charlotte Observer.
“We are going into an El Niño pattern for this coming winter. Those tend to be a little bit wetter for us in North Carolina in really getting more of those storm systems kind of up across our state or along the coast. They can bring wintry effects sometimes.”
In June, NOAA declared that El Niño conditions had officially developed, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. According to the NC State Climate Office, it typically has the strongest impacts on the weather in the Southeast in December, January and February.
The last time we went into an El Niño winter back in 2018, Davis said the Charlotte area got 2.9 inches of snow during the first week of December. But it’s still too early to say for certain whether or not there will be snow before it’s time to ring in the new year.
“El Niño has historically been, at least, wetter for us. In some cases, they’ve been a little bit snowier. But also, the last few have been pretty warm as well so that certainly doesn’t guarantee snow this year,” Davis explained. “I remember back then [in December 2018] thinking ‘this could be a good winter for snow’ and that was really the only snow event that we saw the entire season.”
The Charlotte area didn’t get any snow last winter when the Carolinas were “locked into a warmer weather pattern for a lot of this year” like La Niña, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
“There are similar cycles that we can get locked into for weeks or months at a time,” Mike Rehnberg, a meteorologist at the NWS in Charlotte previously said. “It just so happened that we were locked into these cycles for a huge portion of the 2022-23 winter season that lowered the opportunities for winter weather in the Carolinas.”
The last time it snowed in Charlotte was January 2022, when 4.3 inches fell. Since 1878, there have been 12 winters where Charlotte has recorded no snow.
While it’s still unclear what’s in the forecast for this winter, there are parts of North Carolina that typically do get snow every year, and some aren’t too far from Charlotte, like Boone and Banner Elk.
“Our higher elevation areas, especially the top of Grandfather Mountain, the top of Mt. Mitchell, these places that are more than a mile up in elevation, they’re pretty regular in getting snowfall every year,” Davis said. “Last year was a snowless winter across most of the Piedmont. It was really only those mountain areas that picked up any snow.”
But if Charlotte does get snow, it likely won’t be much in comparison to the mountain areas.
“The annual snowfall in Charlotte is 3.5 inches,” Davis said. “We could easily see that much in a single storm. There have also been years where we’ve had only two or three more minor storms that haven’t added up to 3.5 inches. So in terms of telling whether we’d be above or below that average, it’s really hard to do going into a winter because it’s so dependent on the types of events we get.”
Charlotte Observer reporter Evan Moore contributed to this report.
8 AM in Charlotte: Is Drake’s new song about the Queen City?
Evan Moorehttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article280154994.html
Drake is known for including a time and location in some of his most memorable tracks. For his latest single, he chose Charlotte.On Thursday morning, Drake released “8AM in Charlotte” in a video on social media featuring his son, Adonis.8AM IN CHARLOTTE @Drake ...
Drake is known for including a time and location in some of his most memorable tracks. For his latest single, he chose Charlotte.
On Thursday morning, Drake released “8AM in Charlotte” in a video on social media featuring his son, Adonis.
8AM IN CHARLOTTE @Drake pic.twitter.com/tDvrAvjpTl
— OVO Sound (@OVOSound) October 5, 2023
In the beginning of the video, Adonis can be seen holding a piece of artwork he drew that includes an image of a goat with the word “daddy” next to it.
“Daddy’s name is next to the goat, does that mean daddy’s the goat?” Drake, who is off camera, asks his son, alluding to the acronym “G.O.A.T.,” which stands for “greatest of all time.”
“Yes,” his son replies.
“That makes perfect sense to me,” Drake responds.
Unfortunately, aside from the title, the rapper’s latest single never references Charlotte, or anything in the city.
Still, the City of Charlotte paid homage to Drake in a tweet around 8 a.m. this morning that reads “Good morning, Charlotte,” accompanied by a picture of the rapper making a heart symbol with his hands.
Fans often refer to songs from the rapper that include a time and location as “timestamp songs.” The songs are typically named after the time and place he recorded them, Complex reported.
“All of the timestamp songs are spicy, and they all come packed with petty messages, ambiguous references, and a lot of bars,” Complex says.
Last month, the rapper performed two nights in Charlotte during his “It’s All a Blur” tour stop in Charlotte, which featured rapper 21 Savage, his collaborator on the album, “Her Loss,” released late last year.
Good morning, Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/pz63ouVLtD
— City of Charlotte (@CLTgov) October 5, 2023
The “surprise song,” where Drake performs a track not included on the setlist, during his stop in Charlotte was “Get Along Better,” from his 2021 album, “Certified Lover Boy.”
The rapper is expected to drop his eighth studio album, “For All The Dogs,” on Friday. The album was originally set for release on Sept. 22, but Drake announced he was delaying it to focus on his tour, Rolling Stone reported.
Drake released the first single of the album, “Slime You Out,” featuring SZA, on Sept. 15.
This story was originally published October 5, 2023, 10:50 AM.
Snow expected in North Carolina. Here’s where first fluffy stuff of season could fall.
Joe Marusakhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article280546969.html
The season’s first snow is expected in North Carolina beginning late Sunday, National Weather Service meteorologists said Sunday.“Light snow showers are possible late tonight in higher elevations of the mountains above 5,000 feet,” according to an NWS hazardous weather outlook bulletin at 3:12 p.m. Sunday for 10 mountain counties.“No significant accumulation is expecte...
The season’s first snow is expected in North Carolina beginning late Sunday, National Weather Service meteorologists said Sunday.
“Light snow showers are possible late tonight in higher elevations of the mountains above 5,000 feet,” according to an NWS hazardous weather outlook bulletin at 3:12 p.m. Sunday for 10 mountain counties.
“No significant accumulation is expected, but very minor travel impacts could occur Monday morning on high mountain roads,” NWS meteorologists said in the alert.
The light snow showers could continue at times through Monday night, including in Asheville, according to the bulletin. Boone is just to the north of the warning area.
An alert also was issued for the eastern Tennessee mountains.
Just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Clingmans Dome Road in Swain County was closed temporarily due to possibly inclement weather, rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park said on Twitter.
The snowfall area includes Mt. Mitchell, meteorologist Clay Chaney of the NWS office in Greer, South Carolina, told The Charlotte Observer on Saturday.
At 6,684 feet, Mt. Mitchell is the highest peak in the eastern United States. The mountain is in Yancey County near Burnsville, about 128 northwest of Charlotte.
“It’s our first real chance of snow this season,” Chaney said.
Slopes facing northwest are most likely to see up to a half-inch, Chaney said.
Snow emerged with a cold front from the west and winds from the northwest, Chaney said.
“The front is knocking on the door right now on the Tennessee-North Carolina line,” Chaney said just before 4 p.m. Saturday.
Light accumulations are likely on Mt. Mitchell, Clingmans Dome, Roan Mountain and peaks in the Great Balsam Mountains. The Balsams are near the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ 57,000-acre Qualla Boundary.
Temperatures elsewhere in the state should be too warm for snow late Sunday and early Monday, according to the NWS forecast at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Charlotte’s low temperature should hover in the mid- to high 40s through Thursday before climbing into the 50s, the forecast showed. Those temps are about 10 degrees higher than what the NWS forecast on Saturday.
Charlotte reached 64 at 3 p.m. Sunday. Expect highs of 62 Monday, 66 Tuesday, 69 Wednesday, 71 Thursday, 70 Friday, 67 Saturday and 68 Sunday, Oct. 22, according to the NWS. Skies should be sunny all week.
Raleigh and Durham should be all sunshine until Friday, the NWS forecast at 4 p.m. Sunday showed.
Highs are predicted to climb from 61 Monday to 66 Tuesday, 69 Wednesday and 72 on Thursday, before dipping with a 50% chance of rain to 70 degrees on Friday and 67 degrees Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22, the forecast showed.
Lows in the mid- to upper 40s are forecast through Thursday before improving to the mid-50s in Raleigh, according to the NWS forecast.
This story was originally published October 14, 2023, 5:26 PM.
More than 100 NC colleges waive application fees this week
wcnc.comhttps://www.wcnc.com/article/money/college-north-carolina-application-fee-free-waived-education/275-e465bada-54e7-4d54-9542-d219da5d7dd7
More than 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only.It's a big week for anyone applying to college in North Carolina. All week long, you can save money and apply to NC colleges for free.More than 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only.You can stream ...
More than 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only.
It's a big week for anyone applying to college in North Carolina. All week long, you can save money and apply to NC colleges for free.
More than 100 colleges and universities across the state are waiving application fees for this week only.
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The average college application fee is about $55, so this could benefit a lot of families. Especially if you or your high school senior is applying to multiple schools, those fees can add up.
Students must apply through the College Foundation of North Carolina’s website to opt out of the application fee.
You can find a full list of participating colleges and universities on the foundation's website.
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What are the best high school football teams in North Carolina? Three new join the polls
Langston Wertz Jr.https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article280566839.html
Three new teams join the North Carolina statewide rankings this week.All six teams ranked No. 1 in their respective divisions last week remain there as we head into the next to last week of regular-season play.New to the polls are Mountain Heritage and Starmount in 1A, and past NCISAA state champion Charlotte Country Day in the private school polls.NOTE: The rankings are compiled by Chris Hughes, who attended his first N.C. high school football game in 1979. He began coaching prep football in 1998, and began cover...
Three new teams join the North Carolina statewide rankings this week.
All six teams ranked No. 1 in their respective divisions last week remain there as we head into the next to last week of regular-season play.
New to the polls are Mountain Heritage and Starmount in 1A, and past NCISAA state champion Charlotte Country Day in the private school polls.
NOTE: The rankings are compiled by Chris Hughes, who attended his first N.C. high school football game in 1979. He began coaching prep football in 1998, and began covering the sport professionally in 2002 when he launched a statewide website. In 2007, he started CarolinaPreps.com, where he began football rankings. Hughes, who has served as an analyst for Shrine Bowl broadcasts, has visited every school stadium in North Carolina.
NCHSAA 4A
| Rank | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Grimsley | (8-0) | 1 |
| 2 | Rolesville | (7-1) | 3 |
| 3 | Butler | (8-1) | 2 |
| 4 | Weddington | (7-1) | 4 |
| 5 | Hough | (7-1) | 5 |
| 6 | Mooresville | (8-0) | 6 |
| 7 | Cleveland | (8-0) | 7 |
| 8 | Hoggard | (7-1) | 8 |
| 9 | Chambers | (6-2) | 9 |
| 10 | Independence | (6-2) | 10 |
NCHSAA 3A
| Rank | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Dudley | (8-0) | 1 |
| 2 | Crest | (8-0) | 2 |
| 3 | Seventy-First | (8-0) | 3 |
| 4 | Kings Mountain | (8-0) | 4 |
| 5 | West Charlotte | (7-1) | 5 |
| 6 | Northern Nash | (8-0) | 6 |
| 7 | Hickory | (8-0) | 8 |
| 8 | J.M. Robinson | (8-0) | 9 |
| 9 | Havelock | (8-0) | 10 |
| 10 | Scotland | (7-1) | 7 |
NCHSAA 2A
| Rank | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Clinton | (8-0) | 1 |
| 2 | Monroe | (7-1) | 2 |
| 3 | Northeastern | (8-0) | 3 |
| 4 | East Duplin | (8-0) | 4 |
| 5 | Salisbury | (9-0) | 5 |
| 6 | Reidsville | (7-1) | 6 |
| 7 | Burns | (6-2) | 8 |
| 8 | Bunker Hill | (8-0) | 7 |
| 9 | Forest Hills | (7-1) | 9 |
| 10 | West Lincoln | (7-1) | 10 |
NCHSAA 1A
| Rank | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Mount Airy | (8-0) | 1 |
| 2 | Tarboro | (7-0) | 2 |
| 3 | Robbinsville | (7-1) | 3 |
| 4 | Swain County | (8-0) | 4 |
| 5 | Eastern Randolph | (7-1) | 7 |
| 6 | Draughn | (8-1) | 5 |
| 7 | West Columbus | (7-1) | 8 |
| 8 | Mountain Heritage | (6-2) | NR |
| 9 | Starmount | (7-1) | NR |
| 10 | Murphy | (5-3) | 6 |
NCISAA
| No. | School | Record | Prev. |
| 1 | Providence Day | (8-0) | 1 |
| 2 | Rabun Gap-Nachoochee | (9-0) | 2 |
| 3 | Hickory Grove Christian | (8-0) | 4 |
| 4 | Charlotte Christian | (5-3) | 3 |
| 5 | Cannon School | (5-3) | 9 |
| 6 | Metrolina Christian | (5-3) | 5 |
| 7 | Asheville School | (4-3) | 8 |
| 8 | High Point Christian | (7-1) | 6 |
| 9 | Trinity Christian | (6-1) | 7 |
| 10 | Charlotte Country Day | (3-5) | NR |
NCISAA 8-MAN
| No. | School | Rec. | Prev. |
| 1 | Wayne Christian | (7-1) | 1 |
| 2 | Halifax Academy | (6-0) | 2 |
| 3 | Rocky Mount Academy | (7-2) | 3 |
| 4 | Arednell Parrott | (5-2) | 4 |
| 5 | John Paul II | (5-3) | 5 |
| 6 | Faith Christian | (4-2) | 6 |
| 7 | Cary Christian | (3-4) | 7 |
| 8 | Lawrence Academy | (3-2) | 8 |
| 9 | St. David’s | (4-2) | 9 |
| 10 | Northeast Academy | (3-3) | 10 |
Foo Fighters are coming to Charlotte in 2024. Here's what you need to know
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Foo Fighters are coming to Charlotte on the band's upcoming "Everything or Nothing At All Tour."The newest album, "But Here We Are," was the first from the band since the death of Taylor Hawkins, the band's drummer of 25 years. ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Foo Fighters are coming to Charlotte on the band's upcoming "Everything or Nothing At All Tour."
The newest album, "But Here We Are," was the first from the band since the death of Taylor Hawkins, the band's drummer of 25 years.
The band initially started announcing dates for the tour earlier this year. Now, Foo Fighters will be performing at the PNC Music Pavilion on May 9.
Tickets for the Charlotte tour date go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, with presale tickets available starting Tuesday at 10 a.m.
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Severe Charlotte weather could produce tornado, NWS says
Joe Marusakhttps://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/weather-news/article282864683.html
A severe overnight weather system knocked out power to at least 1,000 Duke Energy customers in southern Mecklenburg County on Sunday.And the Charlotte area faces another round of nasty storms...
A severe overnight weather system knocked out power to at least 1,000 Duke Energy customers in southern Mecklenburg County on Sunday.
And the Charlotte area faces another round of nasty storms Sunday afternoon with possibly damaging winds and a tornado, National Weather Service meteorologists said in hazardous weather outlook bulletins.
The risk will be greatest along and east of Interstate 77, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties, according to an NWS severe weather outlook map on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will cross the region today ahead of a cold front,” NWS forecasters in the Greer, South Carolina, office said in a bulletin early Sunday.
“Locally heavy rainfall and cloud-to-ground lightning will be the main threats, but isolated damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado cannot be ruled out,” according to the bulletin.
The NWS alert included Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, Upstate South Carolina and the North Carolina Piedmont, foothills and mountains.
Tornado warnings were issued for the Raleigh area Sunday afternoon, The New & Observer reported.
A tornado watch remains until 8 p.m. for Burlington, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greenville and all other areas of central and eastern North Carolina, the NWS Raleigh office said on Twitter.
️A strong storm system will bring multiple hazards tonight through Sun night.️Storms expected tonight into Sun morning w/isolated severe storms possible. Damaging winds & a brief tornado will be the main threats. Storms may redevelop along and east of I-77 Sun afternoon (1/4) pic.twitter.com/Abx0cbaT8E
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) December 9, 2023
Late Saturday afternoon, severe storms were still 250 miles west of the NC mountains in Tennessee. A tornado hit just north of downtown Nashville, multiple videos showed.
Storms killed six people in Tennessee, three in Clarksville and three in Nashville, The New York Times reported. At least 60 people were hurt, according to the newspaper.
Outages in Mecklenburg fell to 675 by 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the Duke Energy outage map. Power was expected to be restored by 1:15 p.m., the map showed.
At 10 a.m. Sunday, a light rain was falling at Charlotte’s airport, where the temperature was 63 degrees and winds were a calm 5 mph, according to the NWS Charlotte forecast page.
Charlotte has a 90% chance of showers and patchy fog throughout the day, the forecast showed.
Skies should finally turn sunny on Monday and remain clear through at least Saturday, the forecast showed.
Highs are predicted to drop from 65 degrees on Sunday to 49 degrees on Monday. Highs should then inch up to 52 on Tuesday and 57 on Wednesday. Highs of 50 and 53 are forecast Thursday and Friday, and 56 on Saturday.
A strong storm system will bring multiple hazards tonight through Sun night. Storms expected tonight into Sun morning w/isolated severe storms possible. Damaging winds & a brief tornado will be the main threats. Storms may redevelop along and east of I-77 Sun afternoon (1/4) pic.twitter.com/Abx0cbaT8E
— NWS GSP (@NWSGSP) December 9, 2023
In the North Carolina mountains, Avery, Mitchell and Yancey counties are under a winter weather advisory from 6 p.m. Sunday to noon Monday.
Parts of the counties could see up to 4 inches of snow and 45-mph winds, according to the alert
”Plan on slippery road conditions,” NWS meteorologists said in the advisory. “The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.”
Patchy “black ice” could form in the mountains late Sunday and early Monday as temperatures plummet into the 20s, NWS meteorologists said in the alert.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians canceled Saturday’s annual Christmas parade on the Qualla Boundary east of Asheville due to low attendance and the expected severe weather.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
This story was originally published December 9, 2023, 9:54 AM.
'It has been a long-time dream of ours' | Lovin' Life Music Fest coming to Charlotte
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A three-day music festival is coming to the Queen City.The Lovin' Life Music Fest will run from May 3 to May 5 next year in Uptown Charlotte. More than 40 artists across different genres will perform on three stages in Uptown's First Ward for the festival's debut.For the latest breaking news, weather and traffic alerts, download the WCNC Charlotte mobile app and enable push notifications. Festi...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A three-day music festival is coming to the Queen City.
The Lovin' Life Music Fest will run from May 3 to May 5 next year in Uptown Charlotte. More than 40 artists across different genres will perform on three stages in Uptown's First Ward for the festival's debut.
Festival organizers said the event is expected to attract 90,000 attendees and has a projected economic impact of more than $30 million for its first year.
Southern Entertainment, which is based in Charlotte, has already held other music festivals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Wildwood, New Jersey, and Greenville, South Carolina.
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“It has been a long-time dream of ours to bring a major music festival to our hometown of Charlotte and it truly takes a village to plan an event of this magnitude,” Southern Entertainment co-founder and partner Bob Durkin said.
Charlotte Center City Partners said the music festival "will be a major leap forward" for the city's efforts to grow the music scene in Charlotte.
Headliners will be announced next week, and four different types of festival passes ranging in price from $199 to $999 will go on sale at 8 a.m. on Dec. 14.
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North Carolina, South Carolina mental health resources
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 49,500 people took their own lives in 2022 in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to government data posted in August.If you or a loved one are facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. You can call Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat with them online. There are also resources in North Carolina ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — About 49,500 people took their own lives in 2022 in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to government data posted in August.
If you or a loved one are facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. You can call Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat with them online. There are also resources in North Carolina available here and in South Carolina available here.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which posted the numbers, has not yet calculated a suicide rate for 2023, but available data suggests suicides are more common in the U.S. than at any time since the dawn of World War II.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by a range of factors, including higher rates of depression and limited availability of mental health services.
WCNC Charlotte teamed up with medical professionals during Suicide Prevention Month for a digital town hall in September. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services's crisis services team lead for the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services Lisa DeCliantis and New Hope Treatment Center's chief operations officer and licensed marriage and family therapist Matt Simon were available to raise awareness about suicide as a serious public health problem and answered people's questions about how they can help prevent suicide.
U.S. suicides steadily rose from the early 2000s until 2018, when the national rate hit its highest level since 1941. That year saw about 48,300 suicide deaths — or 14.2 for every 100,000 Americans.
The rate fell slightly in 2019. It dropped again in 2020, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some experts tied that to a phenomenon seen in the early stages of wars and natural disasters, when people pull together and support each other.
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But in 2021, suicides rose 4%. Last year, according to the new data, the number jumped by more than 1,000, to 49,449 — about a 3% increase vs. the year before. The provisional data comes from U.S. death certificates and is considered almost complete, but it may change slightly as death information is reviewed in the months ahead.
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The largest increases were seen in older adults. Deaths rose nearly 7% in people ages 45 to 64, and more than 8% in people 65 and older. White men, in particular, have very high rates, the CDC said.
Many middle-aged and elderly people experience problems like losing a job or losing a spouse, and it's important to reduce stigma and other obstacles to them getting assistance, said Dr. Debra Houry, the CDC’s chief medical officer.
Suicides in adults ages 25 to 44 grew about 1%. The new data indicates that suicide became the second leading cause of death in that age group in 2022, up from No. 4 in 2021.
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Despite the grim statistics, some say there is reason for optimism. A national crisis line launched a year ago, meaning anyone in the U.S. can dial 988 to reach mental health specialists.
The CDC is expanding a suicide program to fund more prevention work in different communities. And there's growing awareness of the issue and that it's OK to ask for help, health officials say.
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There was a more than 8% drop in suicides in people ages 10 to 24 in 2022. That may be due to increased attention to youth mental health issues and a push for schools and others to focus on the problem, CDC officials said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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