84-Year-Old South Carolina Man Arrested For Shooting At Geese From His Living Room Chair

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84-Year-Old South Carolina Man Arrested For Shooting At Geese From His Living Room Chair

Police arrested an 84-year-old man this past weekend and charged him with discharging a firearm within city limits and violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

On Saturday, police responded to a complaint of gunshots on 36th Avenue North and found North Myrtle Beach resident Furman Clark Price sitting in his living room chair with a .22 rifle by his side and 3 spent rifle casings on the floor.

Police also found a dead goose with a gunshot wound to the chest lying in the parking lot across from Price’s home.

According to the police report, Price told the officers that he wanted to get rid of the geese or scare them away because he was tired of them defecating on his property. He confessed to shooting at the birds while sitting in his living room chair.

Officers took him into custody and he was released the next day from the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on a $1,090 bond.

Chewy Bringing 1,200 New Jobs and Building $55 Million Facility Near Charlotte

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Chewy Bringing 1,200 New Jobs and Building $55 Million Facility Near Charlotte
Rendering of Chewy’s new facility

Pet Supply Retailer ‘Chewy’ has just announced that it will be building a new $55 million facility and creating at least 1,200 new jobs in Salisbury, NC, about 44 miles northeast of Charlotte.

The plan now represents the single largest job announcement in Rowan County’s history.

In a press release, Cooper said the deal came together largely due to a $166,650 performance-based grant from our state.

Rowan County also contributed a $2.3 million property tax incentive and a $400,000 equipment grant to attract the company.

“Chewy’s expansion in Rowan County is great news for the Charlotte regional economy and I am proud that the company chose to invest here,” said Rod Crider, president and CEO of the Rowan EDC. “This signature win validates all of the hard work of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners and others over recent years to improve the economic competitiveness of our county. This project means more jobs, investment and momentum for our community and we couldn’t be more excited about the future. What pleases us most though is that the 1,200 new jobs that Chewy is bringing to the area will provide new opportunities to local job seekers and a chance for more Rowan County families to live their American Dream.”

The sheer volume of jobs will make Chewy the largest private company in Rowan County, just edging out Food Lion and Daimler Trucks, according to the EDC.

There will be an official groundbreaking for the new Chewy facility on May 2, with a completion date set for sometime in June of 2020.

“We’re excited to expand Chewy’s fulfillment operations to North Carolina, our first in the state and ninth in the country,” said Pete Krilles, vice president, corporate real estate and facilities for Chewy, Inc. “We greatly appreciate the partnership with Rowan County, the Rowan EDC, North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. We look forward to making a positive economic contribution to the region with the creation of 1,200 new jobs. In addition to job creation, our new fulfillment center will enhance our delivery network across the southeastern United States, allowing us to better service Chewy customers with even faster delivery times.”

Chewy was originally founded in 2011 to attempt to disrupt the existing pet industry by selling a wide variety of pet supplies online for lower prices and more expertise. PetSmart purchased the company for just over $3 billion in May of 2017

Chewy now operates as an independent subsidiary of PetSmart.

Charlotte’s First Toll Road Will Generate Half As Much Income As Initially Projected

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Charlotte’s First Toll Road Will Generate Half As Much Income As Initially Projected

independance toll lanesCharlotte’s first toll road down Independence Blvd., officially named ‘The Monroe Expressway‘, is now expected to bring in significantly less toll revenue than state legislators initially expected.

When the project was first announced in 2010, it was expected to bring in at least $3.15 billion in tolls over 40 years.

Earlier this month, a new projection by the consultant CDM Smith projected a conservative estimate of around $2 billion during that same time period.

The lower projections come primarily from a drop in projected population growth in the union county region, as well as significantly more improvements to highway 74 (Independance).

At the same time, the N.C. Department of Transportation has been making small improvements to U.S. 74, such as reducing left-turn opportunities and making traffic lights more in synch.

In spite of the estimated income dropping by almost 40%, the state now says that it is confident the project will still be sustainable.

What do you think about toll lanes on Independence Blvd.?

Setting Up Your Own Business from The Comfort of Home

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Setting Up Your Own Business from The Comfort of Home

Many people who work for an employer harbor dreams of being able to start their own business and become their own boss. In the past, this often remained little more than a dream for many people but these days modern technology has helped to make it far more viable. In fact, over recent years, more and more people have broken free from the chains of employment and become self-employed.

If you want to start your own business, you can do so from the comfort of your own home thanks to the digital era we live in today. Check out these top self employed jobs. Many people these days have a home office set up and they earn their living working from home in a variety of capacities. This is something that offers a range of benefits from ease and convenience to great earnings potential. In this article, we will look at a few of the jobs you could do working for yourself from home.

Some Job Options to Consider

There are a number of different jobs options you can consider if you want to work for yourself from home and you want to make a decent living. Often, all you need to have a decent internet connection, a computer, and a home office or somewhere quiet to work from. You are then set to start earning a living working for yourself. Retaining and continuing to use things like desktop computers, chairs, tables, sofas, artwork and copy machines can save you a bundle and help keep profit margins high. In order to create a cool and comfortable climate in your office, check out this guide from the unclutterer to find a box fan that will fit into any interior and provide cool air.

One of the jobs you could do working from home is to become an online retailer. These days, most people go online to make purchases and sites such as eBay and other marketplaces are hugely popular. You could set up your own website and use eBay stores to sell online. If your home is not big enough, you could look at renting storage units in Austin to store your stock until you need to post it. This means you won’t have to clutter up your home, but you can still deal with the bulk of the business from your home office.

Another job you can consider if you want to work from home is offering web design services on a freelance basis. If you have a creative streak and you like to design things, this could be the ideal job for you and is something that will be in demand for many years to come. As a freelance web designer, you can offer your services to clients around the world and you can make a great living doing this.

For those that love to research and write, offering services as an online content writer is an option. You will find people and businesses around the world that are looking for good, reliable content writers for everything from website copy through to blogs and articles. Again, you can earn a good living doing this job and you can enjoy working in the relaxed setting of your own home.

These are just some of the many jobs options available to those who would like to earn money working for themselves from home.

Hundreds of Men Plan To Walk Through Charlotte in High-Heels Later This Month

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Hundreds of Men Plan To Walk Through Charlotte in High-Heels Later This Month

Never underestimate the power of high heels, especially when those heels help raise awareness about gendered violence and sexual assault.

A fun, iconic Charlotte event, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019 will be held Saturday, April 27, at NoDa Brewing Company, 2921 N. Tryon St. Registration opens at 9 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is $25 for men and $10 for women; register online today.

Not sure about walking an entire mile in high-heeled shoes? This year’s event will feature a half-mile bailout—sponsored by Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC—that will allow men to ditch their heels for more comfortable shoes at the halfway mark. Pre-registration for the bailout will be available online beginning Tuesday, April 23, at 10 a.m.

Other Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® highlights will include TIN Kitchen® food truck fare; a glam booth/selfie station; tunes with DJ Betty; and Woody and Wilcox of 106.5’s “The Woody and Wilcox Show” fame behind the mic. NoDa Brewing Co. will host an after-party with live music and an awards ceremony for walk participants. Walkers and guests can share photos and posts at the event using the hashtag #walkamileclt.

We’re proud to announce the following Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® sponsors:

  • Stiletto Level: Rosedale Infectious Diseases PLLC, NoDa Brewing Co.
  • Half-Mile Bailout Sponsor: Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC
  • Awards Sponsor: Identiti Resources
  • Registration Sponsor: Great Clips
  • Platform Level: The Blind Pig; FOX Sports; BHL Services
  • First Aid Station: Carolinas College of Health Sciences
  • Wedge Level: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated; Herrmann & Murphy, PLLC; NoDa Company Store; Sea Level NC; Mythic; Urban Skin; Heart Beats as One Foundation
  • Pump Level: SouthEnd Dentistry

Visit www.safealliance.org/walkamile to register, donate or learn more about the event.

14 Solar Projects Totaling $750 Million Just Approved – Biggest Solar Day In Carolina’s History

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14 Solar Projects Totaling $750 Million Just Approved – Biggest Solar Day In Carolina’s History

14 massive new solar projects (10 in NC; 4 in SC) have just been approved for our region. The new projects will cost a total of $750 million and are expected to produce roughly 602 megawatts of total solar energy. The new solar installations will bring North Carolina even closer to becoming the #1 solar-producing state in America (we are currently #2 in the US).

The projects were selected and approved during an independently judged bidding process – part of North Carolina’s Competitive Procurement of Renewable Energy (CPRE) program.

According to independent administrator Accion Group, customers throughout the Carolinas will see a total savings of around $375 million over the 20-year contract period (See the Accion report here).

“There was robust interest in the CPRE program, and the selected projects will provide 20 years of cost-effective energy. Given the response, we are expecting the next phase of the program to also bring cost savings to customers,” said Harry Judd of the Accion Group, which independently administered the solicitation process.

The 14 projects represent the most competitive of the 78 that were submitted when bidding opened last July. The process used was approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to select projects that would deliver the greatest cost and system benefits to customers.

“As solar energy expands in the Carolinas, the competitive bidding process will lead to better prices and more geographic diversity of projects,” said Rob Caldwell, senior vice president and president of Duke Energy Renewables & Business Development.

With the winning projects selected, the winning bidders will execute contracts for the projects over the next few months. Once the contracting process is complete, Duke Energy and Accion Group will finalize a report of all projects to be filed with the NCUC around June 2019.

Most projects are targeted to be online around the end of 2020. However, the dates may vary depending upon local approvals and any construction delays.

There were 10 projects selected from North Carolina and four projects from South Carolina. Two projects selected included battery storage with the solar facility.

North Carolina’s Annual Cheerwine Festival Returning This Year With Smash Mouth

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North Carolina’s Annual Cheerwine Festival Returning This Year With Smash Mouth

The Cheerwine Festival is returning this year for one of the biggest ‘Carolina’ celebrations of the year.

The free event is set to take place, Saturday, May 18, in downtown Salisbury from 12pm to 10pm, and will be celebrating both Cheerwine as well as all other things that make the Carolinas great.

“We have the best fans around, and we can’t thank them enough for ‘spreading the cheer’ for generations by introducing Cheerwine to their friends and family,” said Joy Harper, head of marketing for Cheerwine and the great-great-granddaughter of Cheerwine’s founder.  “This party is a celebration of our loyal fans, our home state and all of the people who’ve helped make Cheerwine the iconic beverage it is today.”

cheerwineThe festival will include tons of Carolina BBQ, local beer, live music, and more. At the free event, attendees will enjoy:

·      Free Cheerwine samples and commemorative koozies.

·      Live Music from hit 90s band “Smash Mouth”, along with NC’s Livehouse and StellaRising, and Nashville-based The Southern Gothic

·      Food from Cheerwine’s partners and friends, including Krispy Kreme (fresh doughnuts made in its “Hot Now Mobile Store”), Bojangles, Fatz Café, Biscuitville, Cackalacky (which makes a “Cheerwine Sweet Sauce”) and King of Pops (which will offer a Cheerwine-flavored popsicle).

·      Biergarten with N.C. craft beer, featuring The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery and New Sarum Brewing Company.

·      Family-Friendly Kids’ Zone, with magicians, jugglers, rock climbing wall, obstacle course, slides, bounce house, lawn games and more.

For more details on the festival, visit cheerwinefest.com.

The Panthers Return For The First Day Of Off-Season Training

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The Panthers Return For The First Day Of Off-Season Training

After 4 1/2 months of downtime, the Panthers have finally returned in preparation of their upcoming 2019-20 season.

Yesterday morning, most of the legends, including; QB Cam Newton, All-Pro LB Luke Kuechly, All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey, and TE Greg Olsen and several promising new faces, including Edge Rusher Bruce Irvin, Tight End Ian Thomas, and Cornerback Donte Jackson arrived at Panthers Stadium for the first day of off-season training.

Sadly, many beloved faces were absent from yesterday morning’s session due to being cut or retiring, including; Ryan Kalil, Julius Peppers, and Thomas Davis.

With many legends gone, and many fresh new stars rising, some are considering this season to be the 2nd phase of the Newton-Rivera Panthers Franchise.

To mark the start of this new era, Cam showed up like only Cam could – in unforgettable style;

What do you think about this year’s roster?

Do you think we have what it takes this year to make it to the big game?

Carolina Survival and Preparedness Academy Is Teaching How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

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Carolina Survival and Preparedness Academy Is Teaching How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse

Carolina Survival and Preparedness AcademyThe Carolina Survival and Preparedness Academy may be cashing in on all the recent ‘prepper shows’, zombie movies, and conspiracy theories – but they are very serious when it comes to teaching people how to be prepared.

They’ve been building and perfecting their course offerings since they initially launched in 2014.

They now offer over 25 individual courses including; Build shelters from natural materials, Locate and purify water, Create fire from friction, Learn food storage methods, as well as tons of gun safety and youth programs.

Their larger outdoor courses takes place on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in several local parks around Charlotte. Survivalist experts teach up to 30 students how to survive in the wilderness or in the event of a disaster (or zombie apocalypse).

If you’d like to see what they’re all about, they’re now offering a Groupon deal for 70% off their basic survival skills class.

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CMPD Releases Bodycam Footage From Officer Involved Shooting and Death of Danquirs Franklin

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CMPD Releases Bodycam Footage From Officer Involved Shooting and Death of Danquirs Franklin

The CMPD has just released the bodycam footage of the officer-involved shooting of Danquirs Franklin at the Beatties Ford Burger King that occurred on March 25th. The footage was released today immidiately after a NC Superior Court judge granted the media request.

Viewer discretion is strongly advised:

According to the official incident report by the City of Charlotte, “On March 25, 2019, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department received two separate 911 calls, both in reference to an armed individual who entered the business at 2601 Beatties Ford Road. The first caller frantically said she needed police quickly because the individual entered the store, walked behind the counter with a gun and was pointing it at an employee. The second caller frantically said she needed police because an individual had approached her vehicle while she was waiting for food in the parking lot of the business and pulled out a gun. Both callers independently called 911 between 9:00 am and 9:02 am.”

Here is the original 911 call from a Burger King employee, informing police about the suspect a gun;

CMPD Officers Wende Kerl and Larry Deal arrived at the Burger King parking lot at 9:04 pm. They exited their vehicle and approached a man who they saw squatting on the passenger side of a vehicle with a gun in his hand (later identified as Danquirs Franklin). Both Officers repeatedly commanded the man to drop the gun. After several commands, Officer Kerl fired his gun twice at the man. He was transported to Atrium Health where he was soon pronounced dead.

According to officials, CMPD will conduct a full internal investigation into the shooting and place officer Kerl on administrative leave, as is standard protocol when a service weapon is discharged in public.

If you have any additional information, please call 704-432-tips.

The report number in reference to the officer involved shooting is 2019-0325-0901-02.

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