EPISODE · Feb 15, 2023 · 2 MIN
CMS student collapses during basketball game: Wednesday, Feb. 15
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
A Charlotte high school basketball player required medical attention after collapsing during a game Tuesday night.A spokesperson for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed to WCNC Charlotte the collapse happened during the boys' game between Rocky River High School and Butler High School. While specific details about what happened weren't immediately available, CMS confirmed the student received on-site care."At this time, we do not have an update on the student's condition but are hopeful for a safe and full recovery," the spokesperson said.WCNC Charlotte is reaching out to North Carolina athletics officials to determine what's next for the game, what protocols are in place for the player and both teams, and what other actions may be taken as well.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/cms-charlotte-basketball-game-player-collapse-sports-local/275-2cba0906-63ee-4f6d-915b-5e361a692994After years of complaints over a pervasive rotten egg smell hanging over Catawba, South Carolina, New-Indy Containerboard is facing new legal action over alleged discharge from its facility into nearby waters.According to a lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, six plaintiffs are asking for the factory's concerning practices to be curbed, civil penalties and other "relief." The plaintiffs allege New-Indy is releasing "dangerous substances" into the Catawba River.The court document states that New-Indy "discharges millions of gallons of inadequately treated wastewater per day to the Catawba River, affecting potentially over one million citizens, residents, and workers in South Carolina and North Carolina."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/new-indy/new-indy-faces-new-suit-complaints-discharge-catawba-river/275-12140fb6-5642-4c5c-a315-b5fe5187f6e4Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!
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A Charlotte high school basketball player required medical attention after collapsing during a game Tuesday night. A spokesperson for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed to WCNC Charlotte the collapse happened during the boys' game between Rocky River High School and Butler High School. While specific details about what happened weren't immediately available, CMS confirmed the student received on-site care. "At this time, we do not have an update on the student's condition but are hopeful for a safe and full recovery," the spokesperson said. WCNC Charlotte is reaching out to North Carolina athletics officials to determine what's next for the game, what protocols are in place for the player and both teams, and what other actions may be taken as well. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/cms-charlotte-basketball-game-player-collapse-sports-local/275-2cba0906-63ee-4f6d-915b-5e361a692994 After years of complaints over a pervasive rotten egg smell hanging over Catawba, South Carolina, New-Indy Containerboard is facing new legal action over alleged discharge from its facility into nearby waters. According to a lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, six plaintiffs are asking for the factory's concerning practices to be curbed, civil penalties and other "relief." The plaintiffs allege New-Indy is releasing "dangerous substances" into the Catawba River. The court document states that New-Indy "discharges millions of gallons of inadequately treated wastewater per day to the Catawba River, affecting potentially over one million citizens, residents, and workers in South Carolina and North Carolina." Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/special-reports/new-indy/new-indy-faces-new-suit-complaints-discharge-catawba-river/275-12140fb6-5642-4c5c-a315-b5fe5187f6e4 Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!
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