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Bus Collision in East Charlotte

Bus Collision in East Charlotte

I-77 On-Ramp Closure This Weekend

This weekend, the on-ramp to I-77 South at U.S. 21 (Exit 42) in Iredell County is shut down for a major rebuild—smooth asphalt, new fabric, and fresh pavement. Work starts Friday night at 10 p.m. and wraps up Sunday at noon, weather permitting. Drivers need to detour via South Main Street, I-77 North, and Exit 45 (Amity Hill Road) to get back on I-77 South. Part of a $21 million project upgrading 12 miles of I-77 in the county, the whole stretch from Exit 36 to 49 will be finished by fall—temporary inconvenience for long-term road improvement. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/acf5ab36f678ab51

Shape UNC Game Days as a Student

Want to be part of UNC game day magic? Students aren’t just spectators—they’re creators, performers, and organizers shaping the Tar Heel experience from cameras to cheerleaders to scoreboard ops. Dive into media production, lead a sports broadcast, join spirit squads, or run event logistics. There’s a role for every passion—and it’s all about fueling that iconic UNC energy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c317bf6a26c9f3e5

Chemical Tank Failure and Oversight Gaps

A chemical tank failure in Washington has exposed critical gaps in industrial safety: aging infrastructure, neglected maintenance, and understaffed state inspections. While federal rules mandate safety data, training, and emergency plans, enforcement often falls to local agencies overwhelmed by the number of chemical sites. The company involved has prior inspection history, but the real concern lies in how public safety standards—built for average workers—fail to protect vulnerable populations. As the investigation continues, this incident underscores how even robust systems can collapse without consistent oversight and proactive maintenance. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed94e491f7eb7b85

Grad Student, Army Reserve, and Mentor

A rising star in her own right, Ivory Chin is proving that ambition knows no bounds. As a first-gen college student, she’s already earned her associate degree while graduating high school, then landed a spot at UNC Charlotte to study psychology — all while joining the Army Reserve for six years. One weekend a month, she’ll serve, but she’s also mentoring youth through Urban Promise Charlotte. Her story is proof that hard work, support, and relentless focus can build a future that’s not just impressive — it’s transformative. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eea972651465fa57