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Park Road Books Limiting Operations After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

A popular book store in Charlotte is limiting their operations after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

Wastewater Overflow Reported On Wilkinson Boulevard In West Charlotte

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Wilkinson Boulevard near Alleghany Street in west Charlotte on November 16th. Officials say an estimated 4,250 gallons of wastewater reached Upper Taggart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

Charlotte Rescue Mission Collecting Turkeys

Charlotte Rescue Mission Needs 700 Donated Turkeys ASAP

The Charlotte Rescue Mission is collecting 12 to 15 pound frozen turkeys. Donations can be dropped off at the Rescue Mission's office on West First Street. It's across from the Panthers practice field.

Local Election Worker Tests Positive For COVID-19

Robinson says the county did everything it could to keep poll workers safe.

Huntersville Gas Pipeline Spill Now In Excess of 330,000 Gallons

Continuing frustration for neighbors living near a massive gas spill in Huntersville. The amount lost is now estimated at more than 330,000 gallons and counting, which is much more than first thought.

Charlotte Man Connected To 35 Armed Robbery Cases Gets Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison

A federal judge sentenced a Charlotte man, who was linked to 35 armed robbery cases, to 18 years in prison, according to a news release.

Officials Release Names Of Five Victims Who Died After Flood Waters Overtook Campground In Alexander County

Officials say five people are dead, including a one-year-old child, after flood waters overtook the Hiddenite Family Campground in Alexander County. A sixth person was killed in Alexander County when their vehicle crashed after flood waters swept away a bridge.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School Moves To Remote Learning Until November 30th Due To Several Students Testing Positive For COVID-19

Three students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. Officials say several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus.

Alexander County Man Says $1 Million Prize Will Go To Daughter’s Education

Jonathan Hayes of Taylorsville nearly fell out of his chair when he scratched off his ticket and saw he’d just won $1 million.

AAA: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic

AAA forecasts a significant cutback on travel for Thanksgiving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment play a major role in what is expected to be the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession.

All-New Ice Rink Added to Family Fun at Speedway Christmas Presented by Count On Me NC

Open nightly from Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas light show will feature an all-new 5,400-square-foot ice rink to add to the holiday cheer of an event that has become a can’t-miss tradition for families across the country.