Wilson's World Uptown With The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library And The School of Rock
Rock out at the Library and get ready to head back to school! Wilson was uptown previewing the School of Rock's livestream concert at the main library!
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida, Marches Towards Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…
Samaritan's Purse Sets Up COVID-19 Field Hospital In Mississippi
Samaritanβs Purse has been setting up a field hospital to offer supplemental hospital care for adult patients in the parking garage near Childrenβs of Mississippi Hospital. It joins a field hospital that opened Friday in another garage on the other side of UMMCβs campus for low-acuity COVID-19 patients.
Police: Two Arrested, Juvenile Wanted After Man Found Dead At Mooresville Park
Police have identified three suspects, including a juvenile, they say are responsible for the death of a man that was found unresponsive at a local Mooresville park Wednesday night.
Wet Week Ahead as Fred Flies Closer
Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle Monday afternoon as a high-end tropical storm and is now taking aim at the Carolinas.
Pisto Manchego, Spainβs Answer To Ratatouille
In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto manchego, a colorful combination of sautΓ©ed summer vegetables that is Spainβs answer to French ratatouille.
NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie Named Speedway Children's Charities Ambassador
Now in his sixth season racing at NASCARβs top level, Cup Series driver and third-generation racer Corey LaJoie is looking to make an impact off the track as an official ambassador for Speedway Childrenβs Charities (SCC).
Will Boosters Lead to More Vaccinations?
Warning of tough days ahead with surging COVID-19 infections, the director of the National Institutes of Health said Sunday the U.S. could decide in the next couple weeks whether to offer coronavirus booster shots to Americans this fall.
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged In 2018 South Charlotte Murder
After close to three years, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for murder in a south Charlotte homicide case.
US Officials Say 7 Killed In Kabul Airport Evacuation Chaos
Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of Kabulβs international airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto an American military jet as it took off and plunged to death in chaos that killed at least seven people, U.S. officials said.
Food Stamp Benefits To Increase By More Than 25% In October
President Joe Bidenβs administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families β the largest single increase in the programβs history.
Heavier Rain, Flooding In Play As T.S. Joins The Mix
Tropical moisture will remain over the area through the week ahead. Remnants of Fred making flooding more likely.
Good To Be Bad: Bad Company, Toxic Take Top Honors In Wet, Wild Circle K Monster Truck Bash
Rain couldnβt dampen the spirits of a packed house at The Dirt Track at Charlotte as fans were treated to an action-packed night at the Circle K Monster Truck Bash that saw Bad Company prevail in head-to-head competition and Toxic take the top spot in freestyle after a fan vote tie-breaker.
Head Of Charlotte Violence Interruption Program Says Credibility Is Key To Success
A new initiative to curb violence in Charlotte is underway. Itβs called Alternatives to Violence. The aim is to cut down on homicides before they happen. The focus right now is on the Beatties Ford corridor.Β
Rescuers Racing In Haiti As Storm Threatens To Follow Quake
The death toll from a magnitude 7.2 earthquake in Haiti soared on Sunday as rescuers raced to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching tropical storm.
Troopers: Driver Dies In Chester County After Striking Several Trees
Troopers are investigating a fatal collision in Chester CountyΒ after a driver lost control of their car and struck several trees on Saturday.
The Week Ahead Looks Wet And Stormy At Times
Tropical moisture will remain over the area through the week ahead, which means scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall may be heavy at times.
City Of Charlotte Accepts $1.2 Million Donation For Alternatives To Violence Program
The City of Charlotte accepted a $1.2 million donation on Tuesday from the Wells Fargo Foundation and GreenLight Fund for the Alternatives to Violence (ATV) program.Β
Rural Population Losses Add To Farm And Ranch Labor Shortage
Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nationβs farming and ranching regions and drawing calls from those industries for immigration reform to help ease the problem.
North Carolina Is Child Bride Destination; Bill Could End It
Known for its coastlines, mountains and the state that was βfirst in flight,β North Carolina has also developed a more dubious reputation recently: as a regional destination for adults who want to marry children.
Boat Catches Fire After Lightning Strike on Upstate, SC Lake
UNBELIEVABLE VIDEO: Lighting struck the mast of a boat at Portman Marina on Lake Hartwell in Anderson County, SC. Stephanie Hazelhurst took video as her husband and their friends tried to tow it in so firefighters could put out the flames.
A Tropical Weather Pattern Will Mean A Wet And Stormy Week Ahead
A wet and stormy weather pattern will set up over the area for the next several days.
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