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42nd Annual Morganton Festival

Adam Wurtzel spoke with Ed Harris, CEO of Burke County Tourism about what to expect at the 42nd Annual Morganton Festival.

Charlotte Private School Cancels Basketball Program, Demands Money from Parents

A group of parents from United Faith Christian Academy claim the school is demanding payment to release students transcripts after abruptly ending the basketball program. Last year, the basketball team at United Faith Christian Academy went to the state championship with a 25-3 record.

Council Approves 1 Cent Sales Tax Ballot Measure & Purchase Of Land

Council Approves Sales Tax Ballot Measure And $92 Million Purchase For Red Line Project

Tuesday night City Council voted to approve moving forward a one cent sales tax referendum and completing a $92 million purchase to finish the red line.

CMPD Arrests Suspect In Fatal Hit And Run On Sugar Creek Road

CMPD is investigating a fatal hit and run crash that involved a pedestrian on West Sugar Creek Road.

Construction Underway At Blume Studio

Blumenthal Arts released new renderings of Blume Studios, an exciting new creative hub and event space located in the Iron District, former home of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s cast iron foundry.

5 Officers File Harassment Complaint Against Monroe City Council Member

City Of Monroe Statement On Sudden Closure Of Apprentice Academy

The City of Monroe has released a statement regarding the closure of Apprentice Academy after their Certificate of Occupancy was not valid.

NoDa Cloud Wall Art Installation Completed By Artist Elizabeth Palmisano

Artist Elizabeth Palmisano celebrated the completion of the Cloudwall with an Artwalk, surrounded by a few supporters who witnessed her progression of this large project.

Hornets Encouraging Community Members Across The Carolina's To "Swarm The Polls" This November

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) today announced their continued efforts surrounding the organization’s voting initiative, “Swarm the Polls,” in advance of the upcoming 2024 elections on November 5.

Construction To Close Part Of Old Dowd Road Through End Of 2024

Starting September 4, construction associated with the North End Around Taxiway project requires the permanent closure of Marshall Drive and a portion of Old Dowd Road.

Panthers' Miles Sanders Pushing For More Playing Time After Losing Starting Job Last Season

Miles Sanders arrived at the Carolina Panthers training camp this summer with a newfound motivation, eager to prove he can still be a No. 1 running back after losing his starting job last season.

Missing 95-Year-Old Man Found Safely

Henderson Jackson Jr. was found safely in Wilmington and has been reunited with his family.

Animals Dying Due To Algae Bloom In Local Pond

Blue-Green Algae Outbreak Kills Local Wildlife in Ballantyne

Despite its name, blue-green algae isn’t actually algae. It’s a bacteria, known as Cyanobacteria, which can make wildlife, pets, and even people very sick if ingested.

Charlotte Voters Want Transit Upgrades Without The Sales Tax Needed To Make It Possible

Charlotte City Council is closing in on a vote, Tuesday night, that could leave all paying a higher sales tax in exchange for transit upgrades.

Labor Day Puts Spotlight On Ongoing Labor Strikes, Wages

Worker’s rights, ongoing strikes and wages are in the spotlight for Labor Day. Labor unions, politicians, civic groups and other volunteers spread their message at Charlotte’s Labor Day parade.

Cms Top Brass Recaps First Week Of School

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Leaders Recap 1st Week

From campus security issues to schools without air conditioning. The first week of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools had some challenges. The district's top brass gave a recap on Friday of the first week of classes.

Cms Bus Driver Arrested For Drunk Driving With Students On Board

School Bus Driver Arrested, Charged With DWI

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bus driver was arrested and charged for driving a bus while under the influence on Thursday. Oakdale Elementary School kids were on the bus. We talked to one mom who sprinted after the bus to stop the driver.