Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.
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Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library
The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.
Charlotte's BackStage Lounge To Host 3-Day Elton John Inspired Art Show By Bernie Taupin
BackStage Lounge in Charlotte is excited to announce they will be hosting a rare exhibition of artwork by Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter, from Thursday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 24th.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.
37-Year-Old Man Found Dead In Wooded Area In Lincolnton, Homicide Investigation Underway
The suspicious death case of a man who was found in a wooded area in Lincolnton Tuesday evening is now being investigated as a homicide, according to deputies.
Surgeon General Urges US Fight Against COVID Misinformation
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Thursday called for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines, urging tech companies, health care workers, journalists and everyday Americans to do more to address an “urgent threat” to public health.
Some North Carolina Hospitals Dangerously Low On Blood
Leaders of the agencies that provide blood to some North Carolina hospitals say the easing of the coronavirus pandemic has created potentially dangerous shortages.
Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation
A Cleveland County family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.
Deputy Shot In The Leg During Domestic Dispute In Caldwell County
A deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a domestic dispute in Granite Falls, according to a news release.
Detectives Investigate Homicide After Gunshot Victim Turns Up At Pineville Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide after a gunshot victim arrived at a hospital in Pineville, N.C. on Thursday.
Police: 6 Charged In The Murder Of Ah'Miyahh Howell In Statesville
Police were able to take Donnell Ellison into custody on Thursday for his involvement in the murder of 8-year-old Ah'Miyahh Howell in Statesville.
CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Robbing Handicap Victim At An East Charlotte Home
Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion where they beat and robbed a disabled man in east Charlotte
Police: 9-Year-Old Dies In Gaston County Car Crash During Rainstorm
Dallas Police say a 9-year-old died Wednesday night after getting into a car crash during a rainstorm in Gaston County.
North Carolina Announces 2nd Round Winners Of Vaccine Lottery
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced the second round winners on Thursday for North Carolina's Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing.
Deputies: Gastonia Man Charged For Child Sexual Assaults In Lincoln County
A 37-year-old Gastonia man has been charged in connection to child sexual assault cases that date back to 2014, according to deputies.
EXPLAINER: How NC Is Distributing $1.3B In Rental Aid
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
19-Year-Old Man Shot, Drove To Salisbury Police Department For Help
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old victim arrived at the Salisbury Police Department's headquarters suffering from a gunshot wound Thursday.
Manufacturing Plant MaxLife Expanding In Rowan County
MaxLife Industries announced Thursday an expansion of the company’s local footprint by leasing a 46,000 square foot warehouse space that will serve as the company’s second manufacturing plant and customer service headquarters. With this expansion, located at 1335 Litton Drive in Salisbury, MaxLife seeks to immediately hire 55 local workers in its two manufacturing plants.
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