704 Unfiltered

The Charlotte Hornets are officially in the Charles Lee era with the introduction of the championship-winning assistant as the team's newest head coach.

Lee was introduced during a news conference in South End Charlotte on Tuesday. Team leaders and Lee are adamant about pushing the team to the top of the NBA.

"We have a very good team," Lee said. "We've been snakebitten by injuries but I'm looking forward to this talent-rich group doing everything they can to be healthy... This group is focused on the right things... We're going to compete every night."

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nba/hornets/charles-lee-hornets-head-coach/275-c43b3d3c-ec6c-421b-959a-f0837bf70483 

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When it's hot outside, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner, but local HVAC companies say extreme heat is putting systems to the test.

"I called for support because my thermostat was on 71, but was registering 75," Christy Elmore, who lives in Matthews, said. “Children don’t sleep well when it’s hot, right? So, it’s certainly been a challenge.”

She reached out to Acosta Heating & Cooling for help. The company is among those who say their phones have been ringing constantly with people concerned their air conditioners aren't cooling efficiently or are no longer working in this week's extreme temperatures.

"The warmer it is the more it stresses air conditioners and the more people we’ve got calling in," Lauren Acosta Huckleberry, President of Acosta Heating & Cooling, said. "Definitely make sure that the outdoor unit is clean. Definitely change those filters regularly.”

Lack of maintenance, leaking fluids, and clogged filters are just some of the issues an air conditioner could have.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ways-to-save-money-and-beat-heat-duke-energy/275-fc356a57-94e6-4b0b-83f4-3d73ebcd17d3

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After a scorching weekend, things are going to stay red hot in the Carolinas this week. Forecaster Larry Sprinkle says we can expected temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s with the heat index making it feel like 100-plus degrees. The heat and humidity will remain oppressive thorugh at least the end of this week. The weather will be the worst starting Wednesday, when have an extreme risk for dangerous heat. 

FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/heat-hot-temperatures-charlotte-north-carolina/275-edc2f317-8d60-4b07-a8e9-8aff2e3ab9bc

Meanwhile, Charlotte city leaders are set to vote on the proposed renovations to Bank of America Stadium. If approved, Charlotte would contribute $650 million toward the upgrades. As part of the deal, the Panthers and Charlotte FC would be locked into the Queen City for 20 years. Richard DeVayne joins the show with the latest as some people say updating the stadium is unnecessary right now. 

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/politics/charlotte-leaders-to-vote-on-proposed-renovation-at-bank-of-america-stadium/275-05e12fd2-2760-4fbe-9e35-9a90a2939543

And finally, we're previewing this Thursday's presidential debate. It's the earliest we've ever seen a debate during a general election cycle. NBC's Alice Barr has the latest from Washington as President Biden and Donald Trump are taking different approaches to this week's debate. 

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The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to be Weather Aware because of the dangerous heat in the Carolinas beginning this weekend.

Afternoon high temperatures will climb into the mid-and-upper 90s beginning Saturday. The hot weather will continue through at least Wednesday. 

The hottest and most humid days of this heat wave are expected to be Sunday and Monday. These two days will likely see heat indices reach at least 103 degrees in Charlotte. It is possible some locations in the Carolinas could be a degree or two warmer. Even so, dangerous heat conditions continue until at least Wednesday.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/heat-hot-temperatures-charlotte-north-carolina/275-edc2f317-8d60-4b07-a8e9-8aff2e3ab9bc

Plus, Larry Sprinkle has the full forecast heading into the weekend. 

And the first full moon of the summer is here. Known as the strawberry moon, June's full moon signals the start of summer, although the name has nothing to do with the sky being red. Ben Thompson connects the dots on how native tribes derived the strawberry moon's name and how long you'll be able to see it. 

FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/strawberry-moon-is-coming-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-best-see-it-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-f7e18807-2ff0-4cda-a98b-f83ee8d9594b

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4, and a family from Gaston County almost joined that statistic when their 2-year-old daughter nearly died at a pool party.  

The family's celebration narrowly avoided tragedy and the girl's parents say the outcome was truly a miracle. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/life/its-a-miracle-north-carolina-dad-saves-daughter-from-drowning-in-family-pool-cpr-life-saving-measures/275-c8dc0dbc-2b47-4aa4-a683-0c01907c8957 

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There were tense vibes and words after what was supposed to be a vote passing a proclamation in support of Pride Month failed to happen during Tuesday's Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meeting.  

County Chair George Dunlap said the reason is because the proclamation wasn't submitted soon enough to be on the board's agenda to vote. Dunlap said the deadline is 11 days before the board meets. 

Other commissioners, including Pat Cotham, pushed back against Dunlap's reasoning, saying even though it wasn't submitted on time, it's too important of an issue to not be voted on.  

"I am so tired of being politicized," one person said during the meeting. "Commissioner Jerrell, I agree with you. Your vote today does not validate or invalidate who I am, but it sends a message to your community. And the message will be that Pride Month was not important to you." 

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/mecklenburg-county-pride-month-proclamation-vote-agenda-county-commissioners/275-62038fe1-03f4-4555-89aa-28ab77305da0

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Charlotte residents are divided over proposed renovations to Bank of America Stadium following Monday's public comment session with Charlotte City Council.  

The council held a two-hour listening session Monday afternoon giving anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal a chance to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgrades inside, including new seats, more bathrooms and better accessibility for fans. 

If approved, the city would provide $650 million for construction. The money would come from the city's tourism and hospitality tax fund. Over 20 people addressed the council and their opinions varied from full support to folks entirely opposed to giving any public money to Panthers owner David Tepper. The reasons against the project ranged from the Panthers' on-field performance (or lack thereof, lately) to Tepper's estimated net worth of $20 billion.  

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/charlotte-leaders-public-comment-bank-of-america-stadium-renovations-proposal-practice-facility-vote/275-8a3085f9-ec0c-4dd7-b3b7-2a5312adfb87

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Charlotte residents will have the chance Monday to let city leaders know their opinions on the proposed renovations at Bank of America Stadium during a public comment session at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.  

The session, scheduled from 3-5 p.m., will give anyone wanting to voice their feelings on the proposal to speak. The plans include installing huge screens and gathering spaces outside the stadium with many upgrades inside, including new seats, more bathrooms and better accessibility for fans. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/nfl/panthers/charlotte-leaders-public-comment-bank-of-america-stadium-renovations-proposal-practice-facility-vote/275-8a3085f9-ec0c-4dd7-b3b7-2a5312adfb87

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A piece of Charlotte's past is set to open this weekend at the Charlotte Museum of History.

The Siloam School, which has been standing since the 1920s, has been restored after an eight-year effort to raise $1.2 million for its preservation.

The "Save Siloam School" project was funded entirely by the community and was relocated to the Charlotte Museum of History in September 2023. The school sat abandoned in the Mallard Creek area for many years and the museum intended to save it and restore it for educational purposes. 

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On Wednesday afternoon, Charlotte leaders held a special meeting to discuss the deal with Tepper Sports to renovate the Bank of America stadium.  

Several council members have questions regarding the drafted contract and how the city can protect itself in case anything goes wrong.

Some community members aren't on board with the renovations. Grace Fendrick started a petition on Change.org to give residents who oppose the renovations to voice their concerns.  

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/bank-of-america-stadium-renovations-charlotte-north-carolina/275-8273d286-81c5-4b14-9159-62aa8e4a53ad

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