Rolling Stones Threaten To Sue Trump Over Using Their Songs
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist dire
Summer May Decide Fate Of Leading Shots In Vaccine Race
People on six continents already are getting jabs in the arm as the race for a COVID-19 vaccine enters a defining summer, with even bigger studies poised to prove if any shot really works -- and maybe offer a reality check.
It's The First Full Weekend Of North Carolina's Mask Mandate
The state reports more than 60,000 Coronavirus cases
Princeton To Remove Wilson Name From Public Policy School
Princeton University has announced plans to remove the name of former President Woodrow Wilson from its public policy school because of his segregationist views, reversing a decision the Ivy League school made four years ago to retain the name.
Some North Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies Don't Plan To Enforce State's Mask Mandate
The Sheriffs of Gaston and Iredell Counties say Governor Cooper's order is unconstitutional and unenforceable
Belmont Police Say 84-Year-Old Man On Moped Killed After Collision In Front Of Grocery Store
Belmont Police say a an 84-year-old man on a moped died after he was hit by a vehicle turning into a grocery store Saturday morning. Β
Mississippi Moves To Strip Confederate Image From Its Flag
Spectators at the Mississippi Capitol broke into applause Saturday as lawmakers took the first steps toward erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag, a symbol that has come under intensifying criticism in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against racial injustice.
Statesville Police Say 2-Month-Old Killed, Three Others Injured In Head-On Collision
A 2-month-old infant was killed and three others injured, following a head-on collision in Statesville, according to police.
Speedway Loses Partnerships After βBubba Ropeβ Post
A North Carolina racetrack has lost some partnerships after its owner advertised βBubba Ropeβ for sale online days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the top seriesβ only Black driver.
Officials: Iredell County Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead In Home
The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after locating a man dead inside a Harmony home Thursday afternoon.
Where To Watch Fireworks In The Charlotte Area
Despite the coronavirus, many places are still hosting their fireworks shows in the Charlotte area.
Cool Globes Art Exhibition In Uptown Charlotte
If you're strolling through Uptown Charlotte, you'll notice some new creative artwork. Discovery Place and Trane Technologies, in partnership with the City of Charlotte, officially opened an exhibition Thursday which features several local artists and more with spotlighted giant globe sculptures installed throughout town.
North Carolina Speedway Owner Offers 'Bubba Rope' For Sale
The owner of a North Carolina racetrack advertised βBubba Ropeβ for sale in a social media marketplace days after NASCAR said a noose had been found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace, the top seriesβ only Black driver, at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama
Independence Day Holiday: What's Open And What's Closed
See what's open and what's closed for the Independence Day holiday in the Charlotte area.
Confirmed New Virus Cases Hit A New High In US
The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday β eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April β in a resurgence that has led some governors to backtrack or at least pause the reopening of their states.
Basketball Court At Gastoniaβs Erwin Park Is Being Transformed For Black Lives Matter Mural
Local Gastonia artists are transforming the basketball court at Erwin Park into a mural to honor the Black Lives Matter movement and community members are invited to help.
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor To Sue Over COVID-19 Orders
North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest informed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper Thursday that he intends to sue over the way Cooper has imposed business restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liverpool Clinches England's Premier League Title, Ends 30-Year Drought
For the city of Liverpool, this has been a party three decades in the making, and even the restrictions caused by the coronavirus failed to prevent fans from gathering to celebrate outside Anfield.
Impairment Suspected In Fatal East Charlotte Head-On Collision
CMPD says one person is dead following a head-on collision in east Charlotte early Thursday morning.
US Health Officials Estimate 20M Americans Have Had Virus
U.S. officials estimate that 20 million Americans have been infected with the coronavirus since it first arrived in the United States, meaning that the vast majority of the population remains susceptible.
Panthersβ Coach Considers Kneeling During National Anthem
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule said heβs considering kneeling alongside his players during the national anthem this season in support of the movement against racial injustice.
NASCAR Releases Photo Of 'Noose' Found In Bubba Wallace's Garage Stall
NASCAR released a photo of the noose Thursday that was found in Bubba Wallace's Talledega garage stall, one day after an FBI investigation concluded that no federal hate crime was committed against the sport's only black driver.
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