Usher
Coverage of Usher in the Nexus archive.
- Heat safety warnings issued ahead of Usher and Chris Brown concert at BOA Stadium
MEDIC responded to 40 heat-related calls at Bank of America Stadium during a Usher and Chris Brown concert on Friday. Authorities warn of potential heat-related issues for the second concert on Saturday and advise attendees to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol.
- Heat-related calls spike during Usher, Chris Brown concerts at Bank of America Stadium
Heat-related medical calls surged in Charlotte during Usher and Chris Brown concerts at Bank of America Stadium as temperatures reached near 98°F with a heat index of 100-105°F. Medics reported 26 heat-related calls on Friday, 20 at the stadium, and 40 additional cases near the venue by Saturday. Mecklenburg County provided cooling resources including shelters, recreation centers, pools, and spraygrounds.
- MEDIC responds to dozens of heat-related calls at Uptown concert
MEDIC responded to 26 heat-related calls in Charlotte, with 20 incidents at Bank of America Stadium during the first night of 'The R&B Tour' featuring Usher and Chris Brown. The event occurred under a Code Orange air quality alert, complicating conditions for individuals with respiratory issues. MEDIC reported 11 additional heat-related calls at the stadium by 1 p.m. the following day.
- 20 heat-related medical calls reported at Usher-Chris Brown concert in Charlotte
Twenty heat-related medical calls were reported during a Usher and Chris Brown concert in Charlotte. A Code Orange air quality alert was in effect at the time of the event.
- Fans prepare for dangerous heat ahead of Uptown concert
Thousands of fans are attending 'The R&B Tour' featuring Usher and Chris Brown at Bank of America Stadium amid extreme heat and a Code Orange air quality alert. MEDIC is advising attendees to prepare for the weather, with on-site medical units and safety recommendations provided to mitigate health risks.