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Charlotte Teen Holds Premiere For Horror Film She Wrote & Starred In

17-year-old Hailey Ralston held a movie premiere in Charlotte Friday night for a film she not only wrote but directed, produced, and starred in.

Virus Claims More Young Victims As Deaths Climb Yet Again

The COVID-19 death toll has started soaring again as the delta variant tears through the nation’s unvaccinated population and fills up hospitals with patients, many of whom are younger than during earlier phases of the pandemic.

Police Investigate Shooting In Gastonia

Gastonia Police are investigating a shooting that left one man in critical condition on Saturday.

Troopers: Passenger Dies, Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Fatal Collision In York County

Troopers are investigating a fatal collision in York County after a woman lost control of her car and struck a tree on Friday.

Water Crews Respond To Wastewater Overflow In Southwest Charlotte Caused By Vandalism

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow near Fircrest Drive in southwest Charlotte on Friday, according to a news release.

6.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Alaska, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula early Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti; At Least 29 Killed

At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday, just days before a tropical storm is expected to make landfall, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was mobilizing all available government resources to help victims in the affected areas.

1 Dies In Albuquerque School Shooting; Student Detained

One student was killed and another was taken into custody Friday after a shooting at a middle school near downtown Albuquerque during the lunch hour, police said.

22-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Driver Found Dead In SUV In Cornelius

Detectives with the Cornelius Police Department charged 22-year-old Rymyr Quarles for murder after a man was killed in the toll lanes of I-77 on Thursday.

Lightning Injures 7 People On Grandfather Mountain

A lightning strike injured 7 people on Grandfather Mountain on Friday, according to emergency management services.

City Of Charlotte Recruiting Candidates For Its Career & Training Academy

Make $15 an hour with city benefits by participating in Charlotte's Career & Training Academy.

U.S. Allows Extra COVID Vaccine Doses For Some. Now What?

Americans at high risk from COVID-19 because of severely weakened immune systems are now allowed to get a third vaccination in hopes of better protection, a policy change endorsed Friday by influential government advisers.

What To Do If You Lose Or Damage Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

It's vital for vaccinated people to keep up with their vaccine card now that many cities are requiring proof of vaccination for attending events, dining at restaurants, traveling and much more. However, what happens if you lose your card?

Sculpture Artists Invited To Compete For Cash Prize In Annual Celebration Held In Lenoir, N.C.

Calling all sculpture artists! Compete for a cash prize this September as the Caldwell Arts Council holds its 35th Annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, N.C..

Global Sizzling: July Was Hottest Month On Record, NOAA Says

Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced.

Charlotte Nonprofits Using E-Sports To Teach Kids About STEM Careers

Some local nonprofits are using e-sports as a gateway to teach high schoolers about careers in STEM.

Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Cancels Remaining ROCK OF AGES Performances And HEAD OVER HEELS Production Due To COVID

The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte says they are cancelling the remaining performances of ROCK OF AGES and their production of HEAD OVER HEELS after some vaccinated members of their team tested positive for COVID-19.

Coroner: 16-Year-Old Dies Due To COVID-19 In Lancaster County

A 16-year-old from Lancaster County died due to COVID-19 complications Thursday, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Jennifer Collins.

Woman Using Gun's Laser Sight To Play With Cat Shoots Friend

A Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat, authorities said.

Federal Judge Leaves CDC Evictions Moratorium In Place

A federal judge is refusing landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she made clear she thinks it’s illegal.

How The Delta Variant Is Changing The Fitness Industry

An industry devastated by the pandemic, slowly recovering, is now preparing for the potential impacts of the Delta variant surge. The fitness industry, like many others, had to adapt.