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Experts advise gradual bedtime shifts as we re-enter standard time

November 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Daylight saving time officially ended Sunday — meaning most of us set our clocks back one hour. That gave us an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning, but also means earlier sunsets and darker evenings. Daylight saving time started as a way to make better use of daylight and conserve energy, but research shows the twice-a-year clock change can actually disrupt your body’s internal clock — impacting sleep, mood, and even heart health. …

Here’s what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back’ an hour

November 3, 2025

It’s time for most of America to move clocks back on Sunday. Daylight saving time ends in the U.S. at 2 a.m. local time, which means setting your clock back an… Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time.…

Mecklenburg County to share plans on how it will devote $740K to help those who rely on SNAP

November 2, 2025

County leaders will hold a news briefing at noon on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center on Stitt Road in Charlotte. Among those present will be county manager Mike Bryant, community resources department director Yulonda Griffin, deputy county manager for health and human services Dr.…

Woman dies while in custody due to medical emergency at Mecklenburg County jail, sheriff’s office says

November 2, 2025

While she was taken to a hospital, deputies said she died early Sunday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 51-year-old woman died early Sunday after being found unresponsive at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Sandi Hill was discovered unresponsive in her housing unit at approximately 11:40 p.m.…

A boy bonded with Greg Olsen while awaiting a heart transplant. Eight years later, they reunited

November 2, 2025

Bryson Shupe, from Conover, was just as surprised on his trip to Green Bay when he reunited with his hero! GREEN BAY, Wis. — Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen made the trip Sunday to call the game against Green Bay as a commentator.…

Get to Know Sickle Cell Disease

September 9, 2024

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Learn about the disease, the experiences of people living with it, and advances in research and care. Most people have dreams for the future, but what if you were living with a condition so debilitating that you weren’t able to plan beyond your next trip to the hospital?…

TruSolace Supports the Healing and Wellness of Girls, Women and Families

August 27, 2024

By Rosanny Crumpton TruSolace is a counseling and wellness center that focuses on supporting girls and women of color across various dimensions of wellness, and their mission is to create a safe space for them that provides tools, education, healing, and hope.…

How to Stay Healthy Beyond 65

August 27, 2024

By Brenda Porter-Rockwell More people are opting to work past the traditional retirement age of 65, a time of life when some are thinking about enjoying the fruits of their labor over the years. “Roughly 1 in 5 Americans ages 65 and older (19%) were employed in 2023 — nearly double the share of those who were working 35 years ago,” according to a 2023 Pew Research Study report.…

Pride Magazine • Notable Names At Atrium • Lana Haecherl • The Atrium Health Take Over!

October 4, 2022

Lana Haecherl, a long-standing associate at Atrium Health Greater Charlotte is the Surgical Services Education and Development Director. In the 1990s, Atrium Health was pivotal in sponsoring immigrants seeking asylum due to the Croatian War of Independence. Haecherl cultivated a safe, calming work environment for refugees affected by the conflict, supporting the success and career advancement they pursued when fleeing to the U.S.…

Roadmap to Transformative Equity

September 14, 2022

At Atrium Health, leadership at all levels and regions of the organization are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, it’s central to our business and culture as demonstrated by our mission: to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.…