Masks Now Required at Mecklenburg Co. Parks; Inside County Buildings
We're learning more about new mask mandates, now in place across much of Mecklenburg County. You must now wear a mask in county parks and other facilities, with some exceptions.
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Gun Purchase Permit Requests Skyrocket In Lincoln County, Officials Say Expect Delays In Approval Process
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Confederate Monument At Memorial Stadium Removed
A Confederate monument that was vandalized in 2015 has now been removed from Memorial Stadium.
Huntersville Man Charged With Four Counts Of First Degree Rape In Iredell County
A man from Huntersville is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into several sexual assaults that happened in 2006, according to a news release.
2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist Set for July 9
The Charlotte Knights announce that the 2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist will take place on Thursday, July 9 at Truist Field.
Encore Drive-In Nights Brings Blake Shelton & Guests To Charlotte Motor Speedway
Encore Drive-In Nights launches with an all new performance by Blake Shelton with very special guests Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins at Charlotte Motor Speedway on July 25th.
CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting From March Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have classified a fatal east Charlotte shooting from March 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
Silver Alert Issued For 42-Year-Old Rowan County Woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing endangered 42-year-old Nenna Leshea Williford. She is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, officials say.
Police: 23-Year-Old Man Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 23-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal Monday morning east Charlotte shooting.
Auger & Auger’s Doghouse: Meet Butch
Butch is a 5-year-old dog who is fully grown and weighs around 30lbs. He is a Jack Russell/Terrier mix and is currently in the pre-adoption program at CMPD Animal Care & Control.
Charlotte MLS Announces Sergio Ruiz As Club's First-Ever Signing
Charlotte’s Major League Soccer team has announced the signing of its first-ever professional player, Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz.
N.C. Residents Won't Need A Doctor's Order For A COVID Test
North Carolina announced Tuesday that residents will no longer need a doctor’s referral to get a coronavirus test.
Union County High School To Change Its ‘Rebels’ Nickname
A high school in North Carolina will change its mascot and nickname. Parkwood High School outside of Charlotte will no longer be called the Rebels.
New Speedway Drive-In Movie Series Coming Wednesday Nights In July At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced a new summer drive-in movie series to entertain guests and highlight some classics of the silver screen.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pass Stricter Mask Requirements
Mecklenburg County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to pass stricter mask requirements as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the county.
Union Co. Health Department Links 16 COVID Cases To Marvin Ridge High School Graduation Ceremony
The Union Co. Health Department is confirming a new COVID cluster. 16 positive coronavirus cases all with one link: the people attended the Marvin Ridge High School graduation ceremony. The NC Governor ordered in-person ceremonies not to happen, but school board members pushed forward anyway.
Debate Continues Over Confederate Monuments in Charlotte Area
The debate continues over the future of Confederate monuments in the Charlotte area. It comes as two men and a juvenile are accused of defacing a Confederate statue in Cornelius early Monday morning.
Rock Hill Man Battles Coronavirus For Weeks, Road To Recovery A Slow Process, Encourages Testing, Masks
Ernest Rodriguez spent 16 days hooked up to a ventilator
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