James Brierton

Charlotte, Columbus

Digital and Weather Executive Producer at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Digital & Weather Executive Producer, @WCNC, NBC-affiliate in Charlotte, NC. Weather nerd on @carolinawxgroup pod. Opinions mine. RTs not endorsements.

Articles

Bank of America Stadium ready for global stage amid FIFA Club World Cup

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The FIFA Club World Cup trophy made its appearance at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday. This special event comes ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA Club tournament set to take place in Charlotte this summer. The stadium, home to Charlotte FC, is one of the 12 venues across the United States chosen to host this prestigious competition, which will kick off on Sunday, June 15, 2025, and run for 29 days.
UNC Charlotte police investigate reported sex assault near McCall House 6

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

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Lane closures on US-74 near Briar Creek Road in Charlotte

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

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Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar to private equity firms after a decade of trying to find a fit

4 weeks ago | wltx.com | James Brierton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after a decade trying to make its acquisition of the bargain chain fit. Dollar Tree Inc. acquired Family Dollar for more than $8 billion in 2015 after a bidding war with rival Dollar General, but struggled to make it fit. In 2018, Dollar Tree announced it would close the Family Dollar corporate headquarters in Matthews, NC. The closure resulted in the loss of 900 jobs.
North Carolina Gov. Stein seeks bipartisan support for 2025-2027 budget

1 month ago | 13newsnow.com | James Brierton

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced his state budget proposal on Wednesday. This is Stein's first two-year budget proposal. It would fund the state through 2027 with $33.6 billion for the first year and $34.3 billion for the second year. Both years would have the biggest budgetary portion going toward education with roughly $19 million suggested. He said that includes raising teacher pay, offering free breakfast for students, and keeping cell phones out of classrooms.
Gov. Stein to deliver first State of the State address with Focus on Helene recovery

1 month ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein will deliver his first State of the State Address, focusing on his vision for the state's future while emphasizing ongoing recovery efforts in the western part of the state following Hurricane Helene. The governor plans to urge the General Assembly to prioritize investments in economic opportunity, workforce development, families and children, public schools, and public safety, according to a statement from his office.
Cherryville school finance manager arrested for embezzlement

1 month ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

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Avelo creates local jobs for new Concord, NC airport base

1 month ago | wcnc.com | James Brierton

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North Carolina fire danger

1 month ago | wfmynews2.com | James Brierton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ongoing Carolina Forest fire in South Carolina. Across that state, a burn ban is in effect and the governor has issued a state of emergency. In North Carolina, firefighters are battling wildfires including one near Tryon and another in Uhwarrie National Forest. Officials have produced a county-by-county list of where the fire danger remains the highest.
Scientists to utilize eclipse on the moon's surface to study battery technology

1 month ago | kens5.com | James Brierton

Until scientists can find a way to survive the frigid lunar nights, missions to the moon are limited only to daytime hours. The mission, known as IM-2, is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Scheduled to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center as soon as Wednesday, the Intuitive Machines mission will deliver a lunar lander equipped with cutting-edge technology and scientific instruments to the Moon's surface.