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State Highway Patrol: Mother, Child Killed In Car Crash

A mother and her 3-year-old child were killed in a collision on a Catawba County road, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said.

The Snark: Decoding Convos, Sexy Beasts, NC Vax Lottery & A Carson Joke

Reality TV decoded and the a terrible new idea, plus Hubble problems, a poop app and a Johnny Carson joke.

Summer Safety Reminders For Your Pets From CMPD Animal Care & Control

Hot temperatures and summer activities can be harmful and stressful to pets. CMPD Animal Care & Control is reminding pet owners that it is once again the time of year we hear fireworks, thunderstorms and experience very hot temperatures!

Another Pleasant And Unseasonably Cool Summer Day

Unseasonably Cool Weather Continues

Pleasant weather continues with unseasonably cool and dry air through the end of the week.

Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte Region to Build New Community on Former Site of African-American School

There are new efforts aimed at solving Charlotte's affordable housing crisis. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region will launch its largest project to date at the site of a former African-American School. 40 homes will go on the site which has sat empty since the Plato Price School closed in the 1960's.

NC Draws First Vaccine Lottery Winner, But Do The Cash Incentives Work?

The first million dollar covid vaccine lottery drawing was completed on Wednesday. The North Caorlina promotion is part of an effort to increase the rate of vaccinations, which still trails the national average.

Protesters Gather Outside Rock Hill Police Department After Video Surfaces Showing Arrest Of 2 Black Men

The community gathered outside the Rock Hill Police Department on Wednesday in protest, after a video surfaced showing two Black men getting arrested earlier in the day.

Britney Spears Asks Judge To Free Her From Conservatorship

Britney Spears asked a judge Wednesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008.

Vaccine Sites In 44 N.C. Counties To Offer Cash Incentives

Health officials say the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards for getting the COVID vaccine.

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Rock Hill Celebrates Pride With First-Ever Festival

"Be Visible. Be Proud. Be You." The Mercantile hosts Rock Hill's first-ever Pride festival from June 24th to June 27th.

President Biden Targets Law-Breaking Gun Dealers In Anti-Crime Plan

President Joe Biden announced new efforts Wednesday to stem a rising national tide of violent crime, declaring the federal government is “taking on the bad actors doing bad things to our communities.”

Duck Donuts Launches Social Media Contest To Win 4-Night Beach Vacation In N.C.

Duck Donuts has partnered with Sanderling Resort in a sweepstakes to give one lucky guest the chance to win a four-night stay at the beachfront resort in Duck, North Carolina.

Michael Bublé To Perform At The Spectrum Center In Charlotte

Four-time Grammy-winning artist Michael Bublé is set to perform at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on August 17th.

Blowing Rock Police Search For 2 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery

Blowing Rock Police are asking for the public's help identifying two men allegedly involved in an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday morning.

Belmont Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Money For Third Time

A Belmont woman has pleaded guilty to charges that she stole money from her employer, the third time in a decade that she has been accused of embezzling funds from her job, prosecutors said.

Elton John Adds Dates To Final Tour, Including Show At Bank Of America Stadium

Elton John has announced the final dates for his farewell tour, which includes a stop at Bank of America Stadium next September.

As NC Jobless Rate Keeps Falling, People Seeking Work Drops

North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell for the eighth consecutive month in May, the state Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday. The reduction appeared largely connected to a decline in the number of people actively seeking work.

CMPD: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Homicide Case

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 25-year-old man in a February homicide investigation where one person was killed in a west Charlotte home.

‘Super-hero’ In Spider-Man Outfit Meets Pope At Vatican

While Pope Francis is usually the star at Vatican gatherings, Spider-Man, or at least an Italian who dresses up like the character, was the attention-grabber among the public lined up in rows during the pontiff’s weekly Wednesday audience.

47 Million Americans To Travel For Independence Day

Travel continues to rebound after a year-long pandemic. AAA forecasts travel volumes for Independence Day will be the second-highest on record; nearing the highs set in 2019.