North Carolina Reports A New Strain Of COVID-19
Officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services say a new strain of coronavirus has been detected in the state.
Puffin Stuff: Herring Rules Could Boost Funny-Looking Bird
The commercial fishery for herring has suffered in recent years due to new restrictions, but those same rules could benefit some of Maine’s most beloved birds — puffins.
CMPD: Police Find Missing 52-Year-Old Man
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Christopher Hunt, 52, has been located and reunited with his family.
Iredell County Police Arrest A Statesville Man For Indecent Liberties With A Child
Police with the Iredell County Sheriff's Department say 21-year-old Javier Roberto Hernandez is under arrest for felony indecent liberties with a child.
Larry King, Broadcasting Giant For Half-Century, Dies At 87
Larry King, the suspenders-sporting everyman whose broadcast interviews with world leaders, movie stars and ordinary Joes helped define American conversation for a half-century, died Saturday. He was 87.
Chance To Spend Unique, Intentional Quality Time With Middle School Or High School Aged Girl In Your Life
A local non-profit called Hurdles In Heels is hosting its fourth annual Vision Board Party. This year, virtually. And as WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty explains, there's still time to sign up.
Deputies: 2 Teens Die In A Rowan County Fatal Shooting
Detectives with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say 16-year-old D'andra Scott and 19-year-old Jatice Wactor died in a shooting on January 22nd after a failed financial transaction in Rowan County.
Police Search For Missing 17-Year-Old Girl In Columbus And Mecklenburg County
Officials with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children say they need the public's help finding missing 17-year-old Casey Harris.
Federal Authorities: Gastonia Man Convicted On Drug Trafficking And Gun Charges
A Charlotte federal jury has convicted 37-year-old Marcus Curry of Gastonia, North Carolina on drug trafficking and firearms charges after a three-day trial ending on January 22nd.
CMPD Animal Care and Control | PHOTOS
Check out the pets available for adoption from CMPD's Animal Care and Control.
Novant Health Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Access To Reach More Vulnerable Communities
Together with faith-based organizations, school systems and community partners, Novant Health has begun to operationalize its comprehensive plan to establish COVID-19 vaccine access points in North Carolina’s most vulnerable communities to reach historically marginalized populations.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki Holds A White House News Briefing Over New Executive Orders
Press Secretary Jen Psaki and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese held a White House news briefing on January 22nd to discuss President Biden's executive orders related to the economy.
Hank Aaron, Baseball's One-Time Home Run King, Dies At 86
Hank Aaron, who endured racist threats with stoic dignity during his pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record and gracefully left his mark as one of baseball’s greatest all-around players, died Friday. He was 86.
Food Lion Opens A New Liquor Store In Clover, S.C.
Food Lion officials say they are opening a new liquor store in Clover, South Carolina next to their Highway 557 location to make it easier for customers to get all they need at one shopping location.
Gaston County Woman Wins 'Mega Bucks' With $200,000 Top Prize
Kate Link of High Shoals turned a $5 scratch-off ticket into a $200,000 win. Mega Bucks launched in December 2020 with 10 $200,000 top prizes. Eight remain to be won.
North Carolinians Try For $970 Million Mega Millions Jackpot, Raising Money For Education, Too
Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot stands at $970 million as an annuity prize, or $716.3 million cash. The Mega Millions current jackpot stands as the 2nd largest jackpot in Mega Millions history.
First Mass Vaccination Event From Public-Private Partnership Will Vaccinate Over 16,000
Atrium Health will be administering over 16,000 vaccinations to people who are at least 65 years of age at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as the first of two announced mass vaccination sites at professional sports venues.
Schumer: House To Send Trump Impeachment Article Monday
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to send the article of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday, launching the start of the former president’s trial on a charge of incitement of insurrection over the deadly Capitol riot.
Atrium Health Sets Up Mobile Hospital In Pineville
Mecklenburg County Health Department vaccine appointments are booked through the first three weeks of February. The reservations were full within hours of their opening.
President Biden Ordering Stopgag Help As Talks Start On Big Aid Plan
President Joe Biden plans to take executive action Friday to provide a stopgap measure of financial relief to millions of Americans while Congress begins to consider his much larger $1.9 trillion package to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Spotlight on Black Women Owned Businesses in CLT: 1501 South Mint
A powerful black woman is taking Gotham by storm. But in Charlotte, powerful black women have always been essential in shaping the city. To celebrate the first black Batwoman played by Javicia Leslie Sundays on Charlotte's CW, we are shining the bat-signal on businesses run by black women in Charlotte.
A Man Sentenced To Prison After Shooting & Killing South Charlotte Restaurant Cook
Eddie Doh pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, attempted murder, and assault on a police officer.
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