Early odds for Charlotte 49ers next head coach
After Biff Poggi was dismissed on Monday, oddsmakers have already released the likely candidates to become the Charlotte 49ersβ next head coach.
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Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
A parole board decided Wednesday thatΒ Susan SmithΒ should remain in prison 30 years after she killed her sons by rolling her car into a South Carolina lake while they were strapped in their car seats.
NC Republicans override Cooper's veto on voucher, immigration bill
The Republican-dominated North Carolina legislature has completed its override of Gov. Roy Cooperβs veto of legislation that addresses both private school scholarship grants and immigration.
Cold and flu season: keeping healthy as the chill sets in
As cooler weather sets in, it's crucial to keep our immune systems fortified against the common cold and flu. Troy Duell, a seasoned health educator and pharma expert, offers valuable insights on how to strengthen our defenses during this vulnerable season.
Cunningham Recreation & Habitat Charlotte Region to create playground at The Meadows at Plato Price
Cunningham Recreation, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, will transform a space at The Meadows at Plato Price into a vibrant βpocket parkβ for play.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Brings Circus Back To The Queen City
The Greatest Show On Earth is returning to the Queen City with seven performances at Spectrum Center January 17th-19th.
Discovery Place awarded NASA Community Anchor Grant to expand access to STEM and space learning
Discovery Place has been named a NASA Community Anchor and awarded a grant to develop programming that will engage students and families in NASA-themed educational experiences.
Atrium Health Ballantyne Emergency Department designed to meet growing needs of the community
Atrium Health will soon open its newest emergency department, Atrium Health Ballantyne, a facility of Atrium Health Pineville.
Kuechly & Smith among the 25 semifinalists for football Hall of Fame
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, prolific tight end Antonio Gates and former Panthers Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith are among the semifinalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Scrappy Socks tackling textile waste head-on
A local company is tackling the textile waste issue, which is a major polluter affecting the climate, head-on.
Top events around the Charlotte area this weekend | Nov. 23rd and Nov. 24th
You know it's Fall in the Queen City when you have Panthers football and the Southern Christmas Show on the same weekend! Check out the top events happening in the Charlotte area on Nov. 23rd and Nov. 24th.
State prisons overcrowded after Hurricane Helene
Advocates say several state prisons are overcrowded and inmates are living in poor conditions after thousands of inmates at prisons in the Western North Carolina mountains were evacuated to other facilities after Hurricane Helene.
Annual Light Up Lenoir event is this Thursday
Visitors will enjoy Christmas lights, live music from local schoolchildren, and shopping at Lenoir's local businesses.
North Carolina GOP's legislative priorities for this year inch closer to becoming law
North Carolina GOP lawmakers are one step closer to rolling out their legislative-session priorities into law before the year's end after the state House opted to override one of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes on Tuesday.
NASA Astronaut Charlie Camarda in Charlotte
NASA shuttle astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda will be in Charlotte, NC from November 22nd to 25th.
Jurassic Quest coming to Charlotte in 2025
North America's popular interactive dinosaur event Jurassic Quest has been thrilling millions of guests for over 10 years, and Charlotte-area residents will soon get the chance to walk among the scientifically accurate tour with the biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs.
Charlotte football announces change in leadership
After an extensive review of the Charlotte football program by Director of Athletics Mike Hill, head football coach Biff Poggi has been relieved of his duties.
Huntersville interchange to undergo changes this week
This week, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will convert the Interstate 77 interchange at Gilead Road to aΒ diverging diamondΒ interchange as part of a $30.8 million project to improve safety and mobility in the area.
One dead after officer-involved shooting in Newton
Deputies and the SBI are investigating after a deadly-officer involved shooting early Tuesday morning
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