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For some men, getting older can be an exciting time where years of hard work culminate into a fun, fruitful transition into retirement. It's a time to cross off bucket-list items and live life to the fullest, without the stress kids or business getting in the way. However, aging is a scary prospect for other men, filled with exhaustion, depression, and inability to perform in the bedroom.
If you're over the age of 40 and have noticed increased irritability and low sex drive, the world is not ending; chances are, you have low testosterone. Fortunately, advances in male health medicine mean you don't have to settle for a lackluster life with low T. If you're among the 39% of men that suffer from hypogonadism, don't lose hope - contact Better Life Age Management Wellness Center to discover the amazing benefits of TRT in Charlotte, NC.
At Better Life, we help men just like you decide how they want to address the aging process. Will you settle for a slow decline or enjoy a fulfilling, normal life? If you wait too long, the choice will be made for you, and you might not like the results.
At Better Life, we believe you can influence your genetic potential through lifestyle. Whether you want to keep up with your teenagers on the basketball court or rediscover passion with your partner, our team of testosterone replacement therapy experts can show you the way.
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Better Life was founded to give men with low testosterone a new lease on life - one that includes less irritability, less body fat, and more energy. If you're ready to look and feel younger, it's time to consider testosterone replacement therapy. Our TRT treatments are safe, effective, and personalized to your body and your goals. That way, you can keep loving life as you age, on your own terms.
For many men, TRT bridges the gap between their old, unsatisfying life and the more vibrant one they experience with hormone therapy. After all, you deserve to be in charge of your health and wellness, especially during middle age and beyond. With Better Life by your side, you have the chance to fight back against low testosterone with tools backed by science and research.
Unlike some other TRT clinics in the Carolinas, we aren't trying to treat our clients like they're on an assembly line. We don't cater to the masses - we help heal men who are serious about reclaiming their lives. Our patients choose Better Life because we:
- Never offer "cookie-cutter" solutions
- Have an unmatched team with decades of experience in a variety of specialties
- Provide personalized TRT services catered to your body and goals
- Take the time to learn about each patient as a person
- Continuously invest our resources into the most scientifically-advanced treatments available
If you're ready to live a more energetic, youthful life, know that it's never too late or too early to do so. But, how do you know you are a candidate for testosterone replacement therapy? Like most things in life, your body will do its part in letting you know.
Symptoms of Low Testosterone
Over the years, researchers have discovered that the prevalence of low testosterone in men increases from about 20% of men older than 60 to 50% of men older than 80.
To make matters worse, about 40% of men with high cholesterol and blood pressure levels also have low T. Additionally, about 50% of obese men experience low testosterone. If you fall into any of these categories, you should begin to think about ways to change your life, like diet, exercise, and TRT.
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it could be time to think about TRT from Better Life:
Erectile Dysfunction
If erectile dysfunction has put a cold blanket over the spark between you and your partner, it's time to make a change. About half of men between 35 and 65 deal with erectile dysfunction and its frustrations daily. Fortunately, at Better Life, we have effective solutions to get you back to a place where spontaneity is welcomed and peak performance is common.
Better Life Carolinas provides the most advanced, non-invasive ED treatments available, like testosterone replacement therapy in Charlotte, NC. Our TRT treatments have the potential to correct underlying changes in your body instead of just treating symptoms. We feel this approach is a more realistic option rather than taking a pill every time you need to perform. Check out the reviews on our website - Better Life patients with ED couldn't be happier with our treatments.
Hair Loss
Testosterone has a role in many body functions, including the production of hair follicles. Many men lose hair and begin balding as they age; however, men with low testosterone can also suffer from loss of body hair. While there is an inherited component to balding, you should be wary of hair loss, especially if hair loss is not common in your bloodline.
Increased Body Fat
Let's be honest here: a man's sex life can be thrown into ruin when they get fat. This is especially true when a man has low T and develops symptoms like gynecomastia or large breasts. Of course, getting fatter means you're looking at a litany of new health problems like high cholesterol and diabetes. It seems like middle-aged men just accept the fact that they're going to get fat. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Men who find themselves developing more fat around their stomachs can correct their testosterone imbalance with TRT from Better Life.
Fatigue
Have you noticed that you feel sluggish, tired, or apathetic on your days off? Men with low testosterone have reported lower energy levels and extreme fatigue, even when not working full time. You might have low T if you're constantly tired despite getting eight hours of sleep or more.
Brain Fog
Many men experience changes in concentration, focus, and productivity as they age. Though it's not a serious medical condition, brain fog is usually a symptom of other medical problems, like low testosterone. Men with brain fog experience a lack of mental clarity, problems with memory, lack of focus, and poor concentration. This problem interferes with everyday tasks at work and home, but with hormone therapy, it doesn't have to be an ongoing problem in your life.
How Does TRT Work?
Before we dive into the many benefits of testosterone replacement therapy from Better Life, it's important that you understand how TRT works.
Testosterone was initially lab synthesized way back in 1935. Since then, it has been used in clinical settings to help address low test levels. Over the last couple of decades, testosterone has become one of the most common medications in the U.S.
TRT works by restoring healthy testosterone levels in men that suffer from low T. TRT is not too different from insulin needed by diabetics. Essentially, the body lacks a healthy production of a necessary hormone, so it needs to be "replaced" with an exogenous source - in this case, testosterone.
While most men start taking TRT after 50, more men in their 30s and 40s are having their testosterone levels checked at clinics like Better Life Carolinas. If you think you're "too young" to try testosterone replacement therapy but find yourself suffering from symptoms like ED, it wouldn't hurt to have a doctor measure your T levels.
Benefits of Using TRT
If you're looking for TRT in Charlotte, NC, it's easy to understand why. Hundreds of thousands of men have reclaimed their vigor and youth with regular testosterone replacement therapy. With Better Help to guide the way, you too can experience the many benefits of TRT.
Some of the most common benefits that our patients cite include:
Healthier Heart
A healthy heart pumps blood throughout your body, giving organs and muscles the oxygen they need to perform. Testosterone helps red blood cell production through the bone marrow. When you have low T levels, your muscles and organs will often suffer. Low T levels have been attributed to a number of cardiovascular problems, which is cause for concern.
However, a study of 83,000 men found that males whose testosterone levels returned to normal were 36% less likely to experience a stroke 24% less likely to experience a heart attack. This promising sign shows that TRT can actually help keep your heart and blood healthy.
Stronger Bones
Testosterone plays a crucial role in bone density. Bone mineral density decreases as men get older and T levels drop. This drop in testosterone raises the risk of developing osteoporosis. Strong bones help support your organs and muscles, boosting quality of life and even athletic performance. Research shows that bone density increases with higher doses of TRT. Some clinical trials recently found that testosterone also increases hip and spinal bone density.
Increased Libido
One of the most popular reasons why men choose TRT from Better Life Age Management Wellness Center is to enjoy increased libido. Testosterone levels rise in response to sexual activity and arousal. It's well known that men with higher levels of testosterone have more sexual activity. However, older men need more testosterone for healthy erectile function and libido. TRT is often a viable solution for older men who are looking to reignite that special spark with their spouse.
Additional benefits of using TRT can include:
- Less Body Fat
- Better Sleep
- More Confidence
- Better Mood
- More Muscle Mass
- Improved Brain Function
- Better Stress Management
- Lower LDL Levels
- Improved Blood Sugar Regulation
TRT FAQs
What is testosterone?
A: Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women. Also referred to as an androgen, testosterone is a hormone that helps the formation of male body characteristics. Normal testosterone levels for men are between 300 to 1,010 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). As men and women age, they can expect their testosterone levels to decrease naturally. However, conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes and injuries to the testicles can affect T levels. Whether from natural causes or injury, testosterone levels can become abnormally low in some individuals, which is often when TRT is the most helpful.
Is TRT Safe?
A: Clinical trials show that TRT is both safe and effective for men with hypogonadism and abnormally low levels of testosterone. When prescribed by a doctor, TRT is very safe so long as there are no external risks present. Clinics like Better Life offer comprehensive health plans that include TRT and other revolutionary treatments to improve quality of life. These treatments are only conducted after rigorous testing to ensure treatment is necessary. However, TRT is not for everyone. Generally speaking, testosterone replacement therapy is not a good idea for people with diabetes, prostate cancer, and cardiovascular diseases.
What Forms of TRT Are Available?
A: There are several TRT options on the market today, including injections, gels, implants, pills, and patches. After your free consultation and testing, the Better Life team of doctors and specialists will speak with you about the best options for your unique needs.
Enjoy Custom Care and Personalized Service at Better Life Carolinas
The days of "living with it" are over. Today, we're able to treat most symptoms of low testosterone with non-surgical, pain-free solutions like TRT in Charlotte. There's never been a better time to reclaim your life and face the issues preventing you from being the best you.
Better Life offers several customized health plan options catered to your needs. We make it easy to supplement your testosterone treatments with our in-house scans, peptides, pharmaceutical-grade supplements, and IV hydration services. Don't delay - 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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