
Chloe Salsameda
News Reporter at Spectrum News Charlotte
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spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem Fire Department has deployed a new robot designed to assist in underwater rescue and recovery operations. Firefighters held a demonstration Tuesday to show how they use the Deep Trekker's REVOLUTION ROV. The fire department recently bought the robot for more than $120,000 with federal funding. Their goal is to use it during emergency situations to rescue a person underwater as quickly as possible.
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wspa.com | Izzy Martin |Chloe Salsameda |Eriana Meadows
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spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — State lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it illegal to slow traffic in the left lane of an interstate or highway. The bill was proposed by State Rep. Ray Pickett. He said he created the bill after sitting in traffic during his commute to the North Carolina General Assembly.
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spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. - The Rowan County Sheriff's Office has deployed a new robot to aid in a crisis. The sheriff's office bought the Vantage Breacher Robot and other pieces of equipment in 2024 after receiving a $720,000 state grant. The robot can be used to deescalate situations, such as a mental health crisis, hostage situation or if a person is barricaded inside a structure. Sheriff Travis Allen said it keeps deputies out of dangerous situations and protects the lives of those in crisis.
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Chloe Salsameda
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-based environmental nonprofit is suing the Trump administration after it canceled a funding grant to test air quality in northern Mecklenburg County.
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