School closings and delays for Thursday, February 20
Local school districts are making changes for Thursday due to winter weather.
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Tega Cay man warns others to trust their body after he nearly missed symptoms of a heart attack
A Tega Cay man is using his personal experience to help remind all that listening to your body can save your life. Stephen Gourlay is recovering from a heart attack he suffered before Christmas.
NASCAR deals Daytona 500 pole winner massive fine for 2nd consecutive year
Daytona 500 pole-winner Chase Briscoe was dealt a major penalty Wednesday when NASCAR said Joe Gibbs Racing had a modified spoiler on the No. 19 Toyota in time trials.
9 Special Olympics North Carolina athletes trained as Global Messengers
Nine Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes became official spokespersons for the organization after completing the SONC Global Messenger Training.
3 dead after shooting in Kannapolis DSS parking lot
A mother and daughter died after a shooting in the parking lot of the Cabarrus County Social Services Office on South Cannon Boulevard in Kannapolis.
Seven arrested in Rowan County after narcotics investigation
Seven people were arrested this week following a four-month investigation into illegal drug activity in Rowan County.
New football conferences could shake up things in the Queen City | Game On Podcast
Jeff Taylor and Jack Taylor talk about high school hoops and break down the new possible football conferences next season.
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a bundle of artificial intelligence technology that the company has been hoping will revive demand for its most profitable product lineup.
Hickory woman honored with Congressional Medal for military service
History hangs on the walls of Cynthia Scott’s home in Hickory. It’s where her mother Elizabeth Barker Johnson spent the last few years of her life.
2 Medic employees hurt in hit-and-run, suspects arrested
Two Medic employees were hurt in a hit-and-run Wednesday morning in Cotswold.
Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | Feb. 22nd and Feb. 23rd
From roller derby to the Mad Monster Party, which features famous actors and actresses, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
Bombshell warrants released in the Asha Degree case
They come just four days after the 25th anniversary of the disappearance of the little girl. Now, law enforcement is zeroing in on a local family.
School closings and delays for Wednesday, February 19
Local school districts are making changes on because of the expected wintry weather on Wednesday.
Suspect charged after shooting at party in Rock Hill
A man first believed to be a victim is now charged in connection to a shooting at a party in Rock Hill.
Classroom Central Launches Free Innovation Station Program For Local Educators
Classroom Central launches its newest in-store, free supply program, Innovation Station. It provides local educators no cost access to STEM-focused materials.
NC governor declares state of emergency ahead of wintry weather
Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as emergency officials prepare for winter weather to impact the majority of the state.
Charlotte area homeless shelters expand hours due to winter weather threat
With winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, homeless shelters across Charlotte activate their extreme weather protocols.
Parachutist arrested after getting stuck on the side of uptown Charlotte building
A man faces trespassing charges after he got stuck in a parachute on the side of a building in uptown Charlotte.
The pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says
The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both his lungs, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope. The Vatican said late Tuesday that Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which required the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment.
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