Design Plans Unveiled for New Discovery Place Nature in Charlotte

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Discovery Place celebrated Earth Day by unveiling design plans for the reimagining of Discovery Place Nature situated in Charlotte’s Freedom Park.  The new nature haven will be a world-class environmental education center serving the Carolinas and will feature a free public garden filled with wildlife and native plants, inviting the community to connect with and explore the wonders of our natural world. The project is a public-private partnership between Mecklenburg County, who owns the property and facility, and Discovery Place, a nonprofit leader for science education in the U.S., which has operated the Museum since its doors opened to the

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CATS and eTransEnergy Launch Battery-Electric Bus Pilot Program on Earth Day

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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), together with the City of Charlotte and eTransEnergy, held an event April 22 celebrating the launch of its Battery Electric Bus (BEB) pilot program. The pilot program electrifies a portion of CATS’ bus fleet, in preparation for a full transition to a zero-emissions bus fleet. The pilot program also allows CATS to collect data and assess vehicle performance while operating on identified City of Charlotte Corridors of Opportunity throughout the greater Charlotte metropolitan area. The 12–18-month pilot program is part of a unique public-private partnership between CATS and eTransEnergy, a subsidiary of Duke Energy.

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Cinergy Opens New Dine-In Theater in Charlotte’s Prosperity Village

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Charlotte has a new Cinergy dine-in theater featuring recline-and-dine cinemas with alcoholic beverages and a menu of chef-inspired American favorites. The location is 5336 Docia Crossing Rd. in Prosperity Village. This marks the eighth Cinergy location, with additional entertainment centers in Texas and Oklahoma. In addition to upscale cinema amenities, many Cinergy locations feature a unique selection of interactive games and a variety of other amenities, including bowling, axe throwing, laser tag, escape rooms, Virtual Reality and elevated ropes course with zip lines. Doors open to the public Tuesday, March 29. On Tuesdays, moviegoers can enjoy the discounted ticket price of $5,

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Tepper Sports Names New CEO, Plus New President of Carolina Panthers

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Tepper Sports and Entertainment made a change in leadership Feb. 1, with several existing executives taking on new roles. Nick Kelly has been appointed chief executive officer of Tepper Sports and Entertainment and Kristi Coleman has been named president of the Carolina Panthers. President of business operations Tom Glick, who had been with the team since 2018, is stepping aside to pursue other opportunities. Kelly was previously the team president of Charlotte FC, and has 15 years of experience in sports and entertainment marketing. He joined the company from Anheuser-Busch InBev, where he worked as vice president of partnerships, culture

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New Behavioral Health Urgent Care Facility Will Address Mental Health Issues in Mecklenburg County

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The Smith Family Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC), a first-of-its-kind facility in Mecklenburg County, is in development and should open in early 2023 in east Charlotte. Mecklenburg County government, the Steve Smith Family Foundation, Alliance Health, Daymark Recovery Services and others have partnered to develop the center, a designated intervention and treatment location. A Behavioral Health Urgent Care is an alternative to a hospital emergency department where patients with urgent primary behavioral health needs will receive triage and referral. Services offered at a BHUC include mental health assessments and evaluations, crisis counseling, medication management, referrals to mental health and substance use

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Boone Winemaker Writes Novel About Illegal Smuggling and Organized Crime

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By Leona Barr Deep in the mountains of western North Carolina, a local winemaker is trying to figure out how he’s going to handle the problem of stopping the mafia from using bulk wine carriers to smuggle illegal items from Europe to the US. Marshall Craig, M.D. is a retired surgeon turned winemaker who also happens to be the author of the Dr. Kyle Chandler thriller series, the latest of which is Hidden Agendas (February 2, White Bird Publications). Drawing upon his knowledge and experience from over 30 years as a trauma, plastic, and reconstructive surgeon and his current passion and

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Duke Energy’s Solar Portfolio Grows in North Carolina with Addition of Two New Plants

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Continuing its efforts to grow renewable energy in North Carolina, Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), recently began commercial operation of two major solar facilities in the state. The 50-megawatt (MW) Broad River Solar power plant in Cleveland County The 22.6-MW Speedway Solar power plant in Cabarrus County “Even with the 2021 challenges of COVID-19 and supply chain constraints, our team remained focused and delivered these projects on time,” said Chris Fallon, president of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions. “We could not have completed these projects without the support of our vendors and the

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New 3D Printing Technology By Charlotte Area Startup Axtra3D is Hailed as “Best Breakthrough Innovation” at the World’s Largest 3D Printing Industry Trade Show

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Charlotte Area Startup Axtra3D, founded by veteran innovators in the 3D printing industry, unveiled its new Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology and Lumia 3D printer at the world’s largest 3D Printing trade show Formnext 2021 in Germany— receiving rave reviews from both consumers and industry analysts for accomplishing what experts considered impossible. Axtra3D’s Hybrid PhotoSynthesis Printing technology ends a long-standing need for trade offs in the industry by combining the best of all 3D printing benefits to: Surpass the resolution of Digital Light Processing (DLP) while offering the print area of industrial grade Stereolithography (SLA). Print at the speed of Digital Light Processing (DLP) and Liquid Crystal Display

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Avoid Holiday Treats Like Candy, Nuts Or Chocolate To Keep Your Pet Safe And Healthy

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year, not only for malls and department stores but also for veterinary emergency hospitals around the country. In fact, BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital, which has more than 100 hospitals in 29 U.S. states, sees an approximate 372% increase in chocolate-related emergency visits every Christmas Eve. “It is easy for unattended pets to get into some dangerous holiday treats as people get busy spending time with family and friends,” said Lindsey E. Bullen, DVM and Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist at BluePearl in Cary, NC. “While we want our pets to enjoy the holidays with us, we must be cautious when giving our furry companions

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