Gastonia Police Search For Shooting Suspect, 5-Year-Old With Minor Injuries
Officers with the Gastonia Police Department say they are searching for a man after he shot at a car on Wednesday leaving a 5-year-old with minor injuries.
Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Now Surpass Half A Billion Dollars
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are engaged in a back-and-forth contest to offer the largest jackpot for someone in North Carolina to win, totaling together more than half a billion dollars.
Queens University Announces Partnership With Atrium Health
Queens University of Charlotte and Atrium Health have established a multi-year agreement to enhance student health services. The health provider is set to begin managing the university's student health clinic and associated health services in August 2022.
Dive Into World’s Largest Swimming Lesson At Carolina Harbor Waterpark
Carolina Harbor Waterpark will be among the participating locations in the World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) on Thursday, June 23.
Union County Mobile Book Bus Rolling Into Communities This Summer
Students will have access to books all summer long through the UCPS Mobile Book Bus.
Smart Shopper: 3 Tips To Save You Money On Your Energy Bill!
The temperature isn't the only thing that's going up, your energy bill may go up as well. Since 2021, costs for fuels used to produce energy have more than tripled.
Trans Kids' Treatment Can Start Younger, New Guidelines Say
A leading transgender health association has lowered its recommended minimum age for gender transition treatment in teens, including starting sex hormones at age 14 and some surgeries at 15.
Troopers: Truck Driver Hauling Load Of Gravel Killed In Catawba County Collision
Troopers are investigating a fatal collision that occurred in Catawba County Tuesday morning on Startown Road near West Maiden Road.
CATS To Perform Repairs On LYNX Blue Line
On Saturday, June 18th, maintenance crews will perform a line cut to repair Park Avenue's grade crossing along the LYNX Blue Line.
So Long, Internet Explorer. The Browser Retires Today
Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.
Buffalo Supermarket Gunman Charged With Federal Hate Crimes
The gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket has been charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty.
Caldwell County Health Department Introduces Patient Portal
Caldwell County patients can new access their health records online thanks to a new patient portal introduced by the health department.
Photo Of Two Men Kissing Removed From Gaston County Museum
A photo showing two men kissing after a marriage proposal at a 2019 Charlotte Pride event was removed from an exhibit at the Gaston County Museum at the direction of the county manager.
What The Tech: Summer Heat and Smartphones
Don’t be surprised if your phone suddenly plays Kool and the Gang’s Too Hot, or Bananarama’s “Cruel Summer”. Nothing damages the phone like hot weather and water.
CMS: Board Of Education Approves 3-Year Plan For Academically Gifted Students
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board Of Education approved a new three-year plan to address the needs of Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students.
CLT Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $102,000 For Habitat For Humanity
Airport Community Partners, supported by Charlotte Douglas International Airport, raised a record $102,075 for Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region's planned neighborhood revitalization at the Meadows at Plato Price.
Charlotte Events with Moira Quinn
Moira Quinn with Charlotte Center City Partners always knows the fun events happening around town. Today she's running through her latest finds.
The Charlotte Symphony Returns To Truist Field
The Charlotte Symphony returns to Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, for a rousing salute to America. "Celebrate America" will include patriotic favorites and memorable anthems and marches — all topped off by a fireworks finale, backdropped by the Charlotte skyline!
Heat Advisories Continue
Heat advisories continue. Scattered strong to severe storms are possible.
Local Animal Shelter Director Demands Tougher Abuse Penalties From Judges
Anson County Animal Shelter director Maureen Lett wants to know why judges are letting convicted animal abusers own animals again.
Parents And Community Activist Call For Change Following Contentious Meeting With Interim Superintendent
Frustration over student achievement boiling over at Tuesday's Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board meeting. It was the first meeting since the interim superintendent walked out of a meeting with faith and community leaders.
Cooper Signs NC Medical Marijuana Bill
NC Governor Roy Cooper signs a bill that addresses arson, drugs, and insurance. Cooper had signed three bills into law, including one that addresses federally approved medicines that contain marijuana or its active ingredient.
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