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NC's population grew nearly 10% in the last 10 years. Here's why it matters

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NC's population grew nearly 10% in the last 10 years. Here's why it matters

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VERIFY: Coins are harder to come by, but, technically, it's not a shortage

The pandemic has made a lot of things more scarce, and coins are one of them. However, experts say it's not quite accurate to call it a "shortage."
Sports

Whitewater Center serving as training ground for Olympians

For many Charlotte residents, the Whitewater Center is a great place to catch a concert, have a drink, walk a dog, or take part in several outdoor activities.
Sports

Charlotte-area archery team sweeps 3 state championships

Pinnacle Classical Academy archery team, The Thunderbirds, has swept three state championships. They also placed thirds at Nationals in Kentucky.
Vaccine

How long will the COVID-19 shot protect you against the virus?

Scientists may have solved the mystery of how long the vaccine will protect you against coronavirus.
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VERIFY: No, you shouldn't use Listerine as a mosquito repellent

You cannot use Listerine in the place of a bug spray, the WCNC Charlotte Verify team confirmed.
Connect The Dots

Benefits employees are seeing from working from home

The world's reopening and so is the office, but one study highlights the benefits from our forced experiment with virtual work.
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VERIFY: No, sellers do not have to disclose to potential buyers a smell in the air that originates elsewhere

However, real estate agents advise sellers to be honest with buyers if the smell is egregious to avoid any legal issues.
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Yes, there has been an increase in women freezing their eggs

We can VERIFY -- as for the Carolinas Fertility Institute -- there has been an increase in egg freezing since the pandemic
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James Lewis laid to rest in Gastonia

One of the HVAC technicians who was killed in Rock Hill was laid to rest by loved ones.
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Roger Self takes stand in sentencing

For the first time, we're hearing from a man who crashed his car into a Gaston County restaurant, killing two members of his family.
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Timeline: How the Rock Hill shooting unfolded

While a motive for the Rock Hill shooting remains unknown, Richard DeVayne breaks down the timeline we know now.

Blue-green algae found in Lake Wylie

'It took a toll on her' | Caldwell County teen airlifted to hospital with COVID-19 complications

FORECAST: Scattered rain continues for the Carolinas, more sunshine Friday

Scattered showers, few storms in the forecast Friday

Charlotte's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Charlotte, North Carolina | WCNC.com

NC's population grew nearly 10% in the last 10 years. Here's why it matters

VERIFY: Coins are harder to come by, but, technically, it's not a shortage

Whitewater Center serving as training ground for Olympians

Charlotte-area archery team sweeps 3 state championships

How long will the COVID-19 shot protect you against the virus?

VERIFY: No, you shouldn't use Listerine as a mosquito repellent

Benefits employees are seeing from working from home

VERIFY: No, sellers do not have to disclose to potential buyers a smell in the air that originates elsewhere

Yes, there has been an increase in women freezing their eggs

James Lewis laid to rest in Gastonia

Roger Self takes stand in sentencing

Timeline: How the Rock Hill shooting unfolded

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