January 2025 – Page 2 – Pride Magazine

Charlotte police fraternity says CMPD changing course on 12-hour shift pilot program

January 13, 2025

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police said it engaged in discussions with leadership that made the program smaller in scale. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A month after some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers reported concerns about a 12-hour shift pilot program, the local lodge for the Fraternal Order of Police said some changes had been made to the program following discussions with CMPD leadership.…

Mortgage rates are climbing again. Here are the impacts

January 13, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It looks like there’s no relief in sight for future homeowners, despite recent Fed cuts.Mortgage rates are climbing again, frustrating homebuyers hoping for relief, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The average 30-year fixed mortgage is up to 6.3%, which is the highest since last July.…

Vehicle fire closes Interstate 77, causing traffic chaos in Iredell County

January 13, 2025

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Southbound lanes of Interstate 77 are closed in Iredell County due to a crash and a vehicle on fire on Monday morning. It happened just before 7 a.m. in Mooresville by Exit 35, according to the local department of transportation. …

FEMA extends Helene shelter program amid winter storm impacts

January 13, 2025

FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program was set to end on Saturday, but the federal agency said it will extend the deadline until Jan. 14. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program was set to end on Saturday, but the federal agency said it will extend the deadline until Jan.…

Committee, Chester city council members caught off-guard by $7K bill for MLK parade

January 13, 2025

The committee said they typically only have to cover a $25 application fee. CHESTER, S.C. — Chester’s MLK Committee recently received a notice from the city saying they’ll have to pay nearly $7,000 to host their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

Some sun for the afternoon

January 13, 2025

It’ll be a another cold day for the area, with highs in the upper 40s. Overnight, temperatures will fall to the middle 20s under clear skies and light winds. The rest of the work week will feature sunshine with below-average temperatures.…

NC Forest officials warn of rising wildfire risk

January 12, 2025

The North Carolina Forest Service is warning people of the increase in fire risk over the next week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just days after winter weather gripped North Carolina, state forestry officials are warning of increased wildfire risks across the state, with western regions facing immediate concern.…

Homelessness on the rise in Mecklenburg County, new report shows

January 12, 2025

The report found that housing for low-income households now make up 8% of housing stock in the county. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — The  2024 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness  Report has been released, highlighting the demand for housing in the county — from instability to homelessness as well as the supply of affordable housing.…

Craig Melvin, SC native, to start co-anchor run on ‘Today’ show

January 12, 2025

Melvin was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Longtime NBC anchor Craig Melvin will begin his role as a co-anchor with the Today show on Monday. ‘Today’ announced the move in November with Melvin slated to take the spot on Monday, Jan.…

1 dies in Gaston County crash

January 12, 2025

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — A crash in Gaston County left one person dead on Sunday. The crash happened on NC 279 near Tryon School Road, east of Cherryville. One person was killed in the crash, according to a Gaston County spokesperson.…