North Carolina News

CMPD: Officers Save South Charlotte Woman In Distress From Committing Suicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers saved a woman Monday night after she tried to commit suicide in south Charlotte.

Elections In Many NC Municipalities Delayed To 2022 In Bill

Charlotte, Raleigh and roughly three dozen other cities and towns in North Carolina would shift this fall’s municipal elections to early next year in legislation advancing in the state Senate to address Census Bureau delays.

Hear Ye! The Carolina Renaissance Festival Returns This Fall!

The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns this fall with all the magic and merriment fans love to expect from the annual celebration!

From The Roads To The Skies, Memorial Day Weekend Travel Is In Full Swing

Whether you're getting to your destination by car or by plane, officials say to expect it to be busy this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, nearly 2.5 million Americans are expected to fly; that's six times more than last year.

Mecklenburg County Increases Efforts To Recruit Lifeguards Amid Shortage

Mecklenburg County is addressing the lifeguard shortage this summer by offering new incentives including a $15 minimum wage and signing bonuses to new employees.

Outdoor Graduation Canceled For East Lincoln County High Due To "Credible Threat"

The graduation ceremony for East Lincoln High School will be moved indoors on Friday due to the possibility of a credible threat, school officials say.

One of the Coolest Coca-Cola 600 Races on Record

One of the Coolest Coca-Cola 600 Races on Record Likely to Occur this Weekend

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Spraygrounds Opening In Mecklenburg County In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

Cool off this summer as the spraygrounds open to the public in Mecklenburg County from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.

Tickets On Sale Now For Jonas Brothers' "Remember This" Tour

Tickets are on sale now for the Jonas Brothers' "Remember This" tour with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.

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Catawba County Community Invited To Summertime Lunch-And-Learns

The Catawba County Library's mobile branch is partnering with The Corner Table Soup Kitchen to provide free weekly lunch-and-learn sessions this summer.

On the Road with James: Carolina Speedway

We're getting down and dirty this week at the Carolinas' Action Track!

Hidden Gems Clt: The Whitney Austin Collection

Hidden Gems of CLT: Artist Whitney Austin

Don’t let your passion stay in a coma! Wake it up and live your authentic life. A phrase Whitney Austin lives by.

Meck Co. Commission Moves Forward with Plan to Withhold $56M from CMS Over Failing Schools

The budget battle rages on between county leaders and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Commissioners are moving forward with plans to withhold $56 million from the district over concerns about failing schools.

Tip The Kitchen? An Effort To Close The Restaurant Worker Pay Gap Is Taking Shape In Charlotte

There is an effort spreading across Charlotte area restaurants to close the pay gap between front and back of the house restaurant workers. The “Tip The Kitchen” concept is more than an idea, but is being put into practice.

Beer Lovers Invited To Tour Charlotte With City Brew Tours

The "You Drink, We Drive" all-inclusive guided bus tour of Charlotte's best breweries is coming to the city beginning June 26th, City Brew Tours announced on Wednesday.