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New Texas Abortion Law Pushes Women To Out-Of-State Clinics

Even before a strict abortion ban took effect in Texas this week, clinics in neighboring states were fielding growing numbers of calls from women desperate for options.

Police: Concord Man Arrested For The Murder Of A 3-Year-Old Child

Police have charged 26-year-old Alex Blount of Concord with murder after a 3-year-old child was found dead on Sunday.

Dine Amongst Art at the Vegetarian-Focused ALCHEMY

ALCHEMY, Charlotte's most innovative dining experience, has created a curated menu with vegetarian-focused dishes and options for omnivores. Finally, a culinary experience in Charlotte where no one has to compromise.

2021 Charlotte Labor Day Parade Canceled Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

There will be no Labor Day Parade in Charlotte this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

Death Toll Tops 40 After Ida Remnants Slam Stunned Northeast | PHOTOS

A stunned U.S. East Coast faced a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue Thursday after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain, drowning more than 40 people in their homes and cars.

China Bans Men It Sees As Not Masculine Enough From TV

China’s government banned effeminate men on TV and told broadcasters Thursday to promote “revolutionary culture,” broadening a campaign to tighten control over business and society and enforce official morality.

Rollin' Clt Rink & Lounge Becomes North Carolina’s 1st Outdoor Skating Rink

New roller rink and lounge, Rollin' Clt, set to officially launch in Charlotte, North Carolina to become the first-of-its-kind skating rink in the area. The facility announces plans to officially launch on Labor Day Weekend, September 4th-6th.

Member Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission Calls For Penguin Drive-In Sign To Stay Put

Sam Spencer, a member of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Commission, is calling for the historic Penguin Drive-In sign to stay put after plans for its removal were announced on Wednesday.

Fall Feels Ferry Past Friday

Many of us will wake up to the 40s and 50s tomorrow.

SC High Court Rejects Capital City’s School Mask Mandate

South Carolina’s highest court on Thursday tossed out a school mask mandate in the state’s capital city, saying it contradicts a state budget measure aimed at preventing face covering requirements.

Biden Blasts High Court Failure To Block Texas Abortion Curb

President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court’s decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate women and providers” from the impact.

4 Passengers On Small Jet Headed To North Carolina Dead After It Crashes On Takeoff

All four people aboard a small jet were killed Thursday morning when it crashed shortly after taking off from a small airport in Connecticut, officials said.

9/11 Victims’ Families Seek Probe Of Missing Evidence

Relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks called Thursday for the Justice Department’s inspector general to investigate the FBI’s failure to produce certain pieces of evidence from its investigation.

Police: Man And Woman Found Dead In North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have opened an investigation after finding a man and woman dead in north Charlotte on Thursday.

2021 Cabarrus County Fair Canceled Due To Increase In COVID-19 Cases

County officials announced on Thursday that the 2021 Cabarrus County Fair will be canceled due to low vaccination rates amid rising COVID-19 cases. The event was scheduled for September 10th-18th.

Police Find Missing 8-Year-Old Girl Safe In Southwest Charlotte

Detectives say missing 8-year-old Shakiah Bohanan has been found safe and has been reunited with her family.

Data: Majority Of NC K-12 Students Taking State Exams Failed

The majority of North Carolina public school students taking standardized state exams in reading, math and science last school year failed them, according to data.

Duke Aims To Move Past 2020 Struggles In Opener At Charlotte

Duke spent an offseason working to rebuild chemistry, confidence and cleaner execution. The Blue Devils get their first indication Friday night as to how much progress they’ve made.

Misspelling Of Moderna Leads To Tourist’s Arrest In Hawaii

A 24-year-old Illinois woman submitted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card to visit Hawaii with a glaring spelling error that led to her arrest: Moderna was spelled “Maderna,” according to court documents.

Charlotte Motor Speedway To Host Laps For Life Blood Drive, Memorial Stair Climb In Honor Of 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

From a Red Cross blood drive to a memorial stair climb, Charlotte Motor Speedway has planned a series of events and initiatives to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11 during the upcoming Charlotte AutoFair.