Mecklenburg County Igniting a ‘Controlled Burn’ Today at Noon

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Mecklenburg County Igniting a ‘Controlled Burn’ Today at Noon

The Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff has just announced that they will be setting the Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve on fire today at noon as part of a controlled burn.

The county sent out an alert noting that smoke will be seen around North Charlotte today between 12pm and 3pm:

“Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Buckeye Cove Nature Preserve on Cashion Road in Huntersville. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke.”

According to the Mecklenburg County website, “land managers use controlled burns (also known as prescribed fire) to mimic the natural disturbance caused by the natural fires of years ago. These fires are carefully planned and conducted under specific weather conditions to achieve specific goals. In this way fire can safely be used as a management tool.”

City of Winston Salem in Hot Water After Announcing Dr. Seuss Event

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City of Winston Salem in Hot Water After Announcing Dr. Seuss Event

The North Carolina city of Winston Salem is now in hot water after announcing a “Dr. Seuss Drive-In Car Decorating Contest” just days after the Dr. Seuss organization removed 6 books from publication for having racist undertones.

They originally announced the event yesterday morning at around 7am, saying “Join us for a Seussian spectacular afternoon at Parkland Park (1660 Brewer Road) on Saturday, March 13 from 1-3 p.m.!

Enter your car in the Dr. Seuss inspired car decorating contest! We will also have car games, crafts, book give-aways and story time!”

Over 170 people have so far commented on the post, saying things like:

“Dr. Seuss does NOT need to be celebrated. The racist in some of his books were hurtful to African Americans, Asians and many others. His Cat in the Hat was character was inspired and reflects blackface minstrelsy.”

“Talk about some bad timing. 🤣 Are you just trying to get Winston-Salem mentioned poorly on every Late Show next week.”

“Since you’re not allowing pictures, it only takes 1 quick search to see The Cat in the Hat is based off blackface, his books include insulting imagery and stereotypes of other races, and blatant racist cartoons of Black people being sold and called the n-word. He doesn’t need a celebration.”

“Tone deaf….😒”

“So even being new to the state and the area, it is clear that this city has a very strong black community. This is incredibly unsympathetic and pretty much a slap in the face to the people who pay your government salaries and for racist celebrations like this.”

After the public outcry, the city quickly updated the post yesterday afternoon, saying;

“This event is being converted to a non Dr. Seuss event. Stand-by and check back for more details later today.”

What do you think about Winston Salem’s decision to create the event?

Dunkin Donuts and UNC Coach Roy Williams Launch The Ol’ Roy Donut For Charity

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Dunkin Donuts and UNC Coach Roy Williams Launch The Ol’ Roy Donut For Charity

Just in time for March Madness, Dunkin Donuts has teamed up with The University of North Carolina Men’s Basketball Coach Roy Williams to raise money for UNC Children’s Hospital and Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina by introducing a limited time only donut.  

The Ol’ Roy Donut sports a Carolina blue icing drizzled atop Coach Williams’ favorite donut, the Boston Creme. It will be sold throughout North Carolina with 50 cents from each donut sale between March 14-27 going to the local charities. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to team with Dunkin’ to provide financial assistance to these worthy causes through the sale of this custom Boston Crème. It’s a fun way for fans of all teams to support the work at the Children’s Hospital and Food Bank,” said coach Roy Williams.  

UNC Children’s Hospital is a top-tier academic medical center dedicated to providing care for all children in North Carolina regardless of socio-economic status, background, or language preference. The Hospital serves children from all 100 counties in North Carolina and from around the world, with many patients travel great distances to UNC Children’s for specialty care. 

“We are extremely grateful for the support we have received from Dunkin’ and its franchisees who have provided countless donut and coffee donations for our healthcare workers, grants from Dunkin’s Joy in Childhood Foundation, and now the Ol’ Roy Donut benefiting our hospital,” said Cameron Shoaf, Coordinator of Special Events at UNC Children’s Hospital.  

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. Last year, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina distributed over 70 million pounds of food and household items to over 800 hunger feeding agencies including emergency pantries, soup kitchens, senior programs, shelters and low-income daycares. 

“Our friends at Dunkin’ have been wonderful supporters of our mission to end hunger for quite some time. Their dedication to feeding our neighbors in need in a 24-county service region is visible through their hours of volunteerism and grant opportunities for child hunger programming,” said Kay Carter, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. 

Leveraging the Ol’ Roy Donut will help in efforts to feed the over 553,000 people in North Carolina who are struggling with food insecurity including almost 188,000 children.  

Sons of Confederate Suing NC DMV For Removing Confederate Flag From License Plates

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Sons of Confederate Suing NC DMV For Removing Confederate Flag From License Plates
via North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans Facebook page

The North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans is taking the North Carolina DMV to court after the DMV decided to no longer produce license plates with the confederate flag on them.

The DMV made the decision to halt production on confederate flag plates starting January 1st of this year, saying:

“Effective January 1, 2021, the Division of Motor Vehicles will no longer issue or renew specialty license plates bearing the Confederate battle flag or any variation of that flag. The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has determined that license plates bearing the Confederate battle flag have the potential to offend those who view them. We have therefore concluded that display of the Confederate battle flag is inappropriate for display on specialty license plates, which remain property of the state.”

According to a press release from the Office of The Commander of The North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans, R. Kevin Stone:

“We are legitimately entitled to use our group’s official emblem. The Confederate Battle Flag is a symbol of our heritage. Symbols can often have more than one meaning. To assume the Confederate Battle Flag is uniquely offensive is to validate only one viewpoint and thereby discriminate against others.

This blatant discrimination by our government is often driven by an ignorance of our state’s real history and a deep hatred for our inheritance as Southerners. It is largely driven by racist organizations and intolerant politicians who would condone violence and hatred against anyone or anything that doesn’t conform to their way of thinking.”

What do you think about the decision? 

Do you think the DMV should reinstate the confederate flag license plates?

North Carolina Ranks Among The Best States for Remote Job Seekers

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North Carolina Ranks Among The Best States for Remote Job Seekers
With the pandemic forcing many of us to work remotely, a new study shows remote jobs will grow 16% by 2028 and North Carolina is the No. 15 best overall state for remote job seekers.
Remote work grew 30% in the past decade and while some saw it as a tech industry and millennial fad, coronavirus forced many traditional businesses to adopt it. Even as we seek a return to normalcy, more companies will continue to hire remotely making it critical for job seekers to know where and how to get these jobs.
CareerCloud released a study on the Best and Worst States for Remote Job Seekers using the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau. The rankings were determined by analyzing three metrics in each state: current remote job opportunities, projected growth rates in these jobs through 2028, and broadband access.
North Carolina received the No. 15 overall ranking based on how the state fared, relative to other states, in each of the three categories: No. 18 most remote friendly jobs; No. 17 for growth rate in remote jobs by 2028, and No. 31 for broadband access.

Screamin’ Wheels and Blades Bringing Charlotte’s First ‘Pop-Up Skating Rink’ To University City

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Screamin’ Wheels and Blades Bringing Charlotte’s First ‘Pop-Up Skating Rink’ To University City

Screamin’ Wheels and Blades will host the first pop-up roller skating rink in the Queen City this spring. Families, friends and solo skaters will find the outdoor roller skating experience, Pop Up and Roll, in University City outside of Armored Cow Brewery on April 10 and 24. The events will offer a live DJ, contests to showcase skills, food and an opportunity to get up and move.

“I want to give people of all ages the fun and excitement of roller skating,” said Screamin’ Wheels and Blades CEO Carmen Scott. “With the state of the world today, we need an outlet to feel again. To live and laugh again! Screamin’ Wheels and Blades is that new experience.”

Screamin’ Wheels and Blades (SW&B) was established by Scott to bring the skating culture back to Charlotte. A long-time resident of the Queen City, Scott grew up skating on the weekends and aims to provide an opportunity for all generations to do the same. She will launch SW&B as pop-up events in the month of April, with long-term plans for opening a facility.

Advanced ticket sales begin March 10 on Eventbrite. All skaters must complete a waiver agreement online upon ticket purchase. The cost for Pop Up and Roll is $20 with skates and $25 without. Screamin’ Wheels and Blades will follow all COVID-19 safety precautions and masks are required to skate. A limited number of rental skates are available and visitors are encouraged to bring their own 4-wheel quad skates or roller blades. Skateboards are not permitted.

The event hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Parking is available at 8821 JW Clay Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262.

You can find out more info or buy tickets from their website here: www.screaminwheelsblades.com

Entire Stock Market Shoots Higher After Bullish Comments By Charlotte’s Own David Tepper

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Entire Stock Market Shoots Higher After Bullish Comments By Charlotte’s Own David Tepper

Stocks are trading higher across the board today thanks largely to a few choice words by a very prominent Charlottean.

Panthers’ owner and hedge fund manager David Tepper did an interview with CNBC’s Joe Kernen where Tepper told Kernen that he believes the rise in treasury rates is over, believing that foreign investors like Japan are about to start buying.

“Basically I think rates have temporarily made the most of the move and should be more stable in the next few months, which makes it safer to be in stocks for now,” Tepper said.

The Charlotte newcomer believes that large-cap “bellwether” stocks like Amazon are starting to look attractive after the recent stock market correction.

Since his comments aired this morning, the DOW and NASDAQ are now both up over 100 points.

How YouTube Vanced and YouTube videos help entrepreneurs in their business activities?

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How YouTube Vanced and YouTube videos help entrepreneurs in their business activities?

Entrepreneurs comprehend the significance of the digital platform for their entrepreneurial operations. The same goes for the YouTube platform. YouTube videos have now emerged as a vast tool in the hands of business owners and clients. Both aspects of the buying-selling process have a lot to grab from YouTube outlets. YouTube videos have contributed to marketing strategies in varied ways. Audio-visual aid always has snatched the attention of the viewer. When it comes to reaching out to the target audience, YouTube videos have no alternative. It is a robust way of creating an optimistic influence on the buying-selling process.

When coming to YouTube Vanced, it is an advanced version of the YouTube application. It helps in background playback, advertisement blocking, zoom, and pinch, etc. Having a reasonable understanding of using this tool on your android device will help you in your business activities. Statistics reveal that the number of individuals using YouTube Vanced is increasing each day. The uninterrupted videos go well with customers. It is because when advertisements crop up amidst video, it breaks the concentration. Hence, the client loses focus. It is a crucial reason why entrepreneurs are using YouTube Vanced for providing their clients with a worthy experience.

What are the benefits you can grab from the YouTube videos for your business?

As illustrated earlier, people love videos, and it is the exact reason why YouTube videos are performing well. Entrepreneurs interested in improving their businesses on the digital platform can use this tool on various social networking sites. For this, you must have an understanding of the benefits of YouTube videos which are as follows:

  • It helps you reach out to a vast audience: Primarily YouTube videos process over billions of searches every month. It is not only a social networking site but a search engine. Millions of users borrow the outlet for grabbing reliable input on various matters. Keeping the entertainment aspect aside, people watch videos for information purposes as well. Hence, you will not be surprised to know that the videos you create on the YouTube platform will reach a vast audience interested in your products and services. 
  • The different types of videos you can make: Another benefit associated with the YouTube platform is the different types of videos you can make for reaching out to your target audience. There are how-to videos, explainer videos, training videos, and others. Coming to the details of how-to videos help in associating your clients with the brand. There are different ways of showcasing your expertise or products and marketing your brand. The social media platform provides you with an outlet where you can create brand awareness. Explainer videos work well with new services and products. These videos can help you in highlighting the features of the new services you are planning to offer. They are more informative and less promotional. Training videos are a different way used by entrepreneurs whose brand is about providing expertise or resources in a field.
  • YouTube videos make you more searchable: It comes without saying that YouTube videos increase brand awareness and your visibility on the social media platform. The more likes and shares you have, the better it is for your venture. The platform is for videos that get backed by powerful and popular tools. It has now emerged as a marketing tool that uses search engine traffic. On the other hand, the relevance of the video depends on traffic. It has a lot to do with the keywords you use. The thumbnail of the video pops up on the search engine results. For maximizing the digital presence, the keyword and thumbnail play a crucial role.
  • You can use videos for different things: One powerful thing associated with YouTube videos is that their exposure is not limited to one platform. Although you can upload the file on the YouTube platform, it does not get restricted from being uploaded on other channels. You can add the video on different blogs and websites to make it more engaging. When you share the video on many platforms, it creates a social media network just like various platforms. The videos increase the exposure of the brand. You are not required to upload large files on your website. Keep in mind that YouTube videos stay for a long duration. It increases the brand’s exposure. It takes note of the saved or like the videos of individuals for providing the user with related videos next time.
  • YouTube improves web traffic: Entrepreneurs infer the significance of increasing their website traffic for driving people to their webpage. When you turn potential clients into loyal customers, it creates a powerful impact on your business. By providing backlinks in the YouTube video’s description box, you make it easy for individuals to find you on the digital platform. By adding links to the website, you help your viewers to reach your venture.
  • It impacts conversions: Human beings pay attention to audio-visual aid very quickly. Plain text does not attract the attention of viewers. Visuals like videos and images are processed faster as compared to return content. YouTube is all about videos and portrayals and auditory and visual elements. Hence, using the platform for your business operations will be beneficial for you.

YouTube Vanced is an advanced version of the YouTube application. It provides users with additional features like play add free video, background video playing, dark theme, etc. It is not officially an advanced version; however, people use it for Android applications.

The vital benefit of YouTube Vanced is the ad-free YouTube experience and gestures for controlling volume, zoom, and brightness. You can switch the theme and enable background playing with auto-repeat features. PIP or picture in picture mode is another benefit associated with YouTube Vanced. The customized videos with playback speed help in setting video resolution. 

Keep in mind that YouTube Vanced is a legal and safe option that takes care of your valuable data privacy. Hence, using the advanced version of YouTube will be beneficial for your business while using YouTube videos.

Bank of America Hosting Another Massive Vaccination Clinic For All Essential Workers

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Bank of America Hosting Another Massive Vaccination Clinic For All Essential Workers

The Bank of America Stadium is about to host another massive Covid-19 vaccination clinic for all front-line essential workers around our region.

The massive event will kick off on Tuesday, March 9th and will last through Thursday, March 11th.

The 3-day event is being led by a partnership between Atrium Health, Honeywell, and Tepper Sport & Entertainment with a goal of vaccinating over 14,000 people.


Everyone who fits inside North Carolina’s Group 3 is eligible to receive a vaccine at the clinic, including those who work in:

  • Critical manufacturing
  • Education and childcare
  • Essential goods
  • Food and agriculture
  • Government and community services
  • Healthcare and public health
  • Public safety
  • Transportation

You can read more about all of the group classifications and the current vaccine schedule here.

North Carolina Ranks 2nd In The Nation With 24 Confederate Monuments Relocated in 2020

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North Carolina Ranks 2nd In The Nation With 24 Confederate Monuments Relocated in 2020

A total of over 160 Confederate symbols have been relocated from places of prominence in 2020 — 24 of them were in North Carolina, according to a new report by the SPLC.

Our state now ranks second in the nation for total number of symbols relocated (second only to Virginia who relocated 71).

While a total of 312 Confederate symbols have been removed or relocated from public spaces since the Charleston church shooting, South Carolina’s Heritage Act ensured that no symbols were removed last year despite grassroots efforts.

You can see a list of all 168 Confederate symbols that have been relocated or replaced across the U.S. here.

What do you think about taking Confederate statues and symbols out of prominent public places? 

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