Food & Fitness
Avian flu drives local egg price hike
At the beginning of January, the cost of a dozen large Grade A eggs was $3.59. Just two months earlier, you could buy the same ...
Rachel Austin, Author at The Charlotte Gazette
Business
Sheriff’s Office warns of eBay scam
Online shopping can be a very convenient way to find items at a good price without leaving the house. However, a new scam warns buyers ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, February 3, 2023 8:00 am
Charlotte County
Mail scams start showing up in county, region
The letters arrive in the mailbox, showing up as “Priority 3 Day” mail. Inside the package, you’ll find two things. First, a check for $2,450. ...
by Rachel Austin, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 12:26 pm
COVID-19
COVID-19 cases spike
Charlotte County is seeing a COVID-19 spike right now. The same goes for most of the Piedmont Health District, where six of the seven counties, ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 19, 2023 8:00 am
Lifestyles
Don’t expect warmth to stick around
After the winter storm during the Christmas weekend, many residents may wonder when to expect the next round of freezing temperatures and all it brings. ...
by Rachel Austin, Friday, January 6, 2023 8:30 am
Local
What caused power outages before the storm?
Nearly everyone in this region saw their lights go out just before Christmas. But for one part of Prince Edward County, the problem started several ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 5, 2023 10:12 am
Local
With temps dropping, animals need to be inside
By the time Friday rolls around, this warm weather will be gone, replaced with lows dropping into the mid 20s. In fact, from Friday through ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, January 5, 2023 8:30 am
Local
Winter storm packs holiday punch
By Rachel Austin, Brian Carlton and Crystal Vandegrift The Charlotte Gazette The winter storm on Friday, Dec. 23, brought many power outages across the area, ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 29, 2022 8:30 am
HEALTH
What changes are coming for Medicare users?
The Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law in August and caught the attention of many due to its sections on clean energy and climate ...
by Rachel Austin, Thursday, December 22, 2022 11:00 am
WEATHER
Christmas week storm looms for region
Will we get a white Christmas this year? For this region, the jury is still out on that. But one thing the National Weather Service ...