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Library Foundation to host 3rd annual Book Club Madness competition
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation has announced the third annual Book Club Madness, a unique competition designed to engage and celebrate book clubs throughout Mecklenburg County.
Federal workers will get a new email demanding their accomplishments, with a key change
Federal employees should expect another email on Saturday requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments. It is a renewed attempt by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to tighten the leash on a workforce that has chafed at his cost-cutting crusade.
Carolina Insight: 50 years of service to Mcdonald's
In today’s Carolina Insight, the team at McDonalds honors two Charlotte-area McDonald’s crew members who are celebrating 50 years of service to the company.
A stretch of a NC highway that collapsed during Helene is about to reopen
A stretch of Interstate 40 through the western North Carolina mountains is reopening to traffic this weekend, months after Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding collapsed portions of the road.
Microsoft is shutting down Skype to focus on Teams
Microsoft is pulling the plug on Skype, 14 years after it purchased the internet-based phone and video service for $8.5 billion.
Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
Driver wanted for passing stopped school bus in Iredell Co.
For the second time in two weeks, a motorcycle driver has passed a stopped school bus in Iredell County. The Highway Patrol says the latest suspect is 32-year-old Martavis Parsons of Mooresville.
Up 'n Adam: SouthPark Mall 55th Anniversary
Adam Wurtzel went to the SouthPark Mall as they are celebrating their 55th Anniversary.
Born #forthecrown: Newborns celebrate Charlotte FC’s home opener
The city is ready for Charlotte FC’s home opener, including the team’s newest fans at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Affordable luxury: Six Charlotte zip codes with high-end rentals at below-average rents
Charlotte stands out with six zip codes among the top 200 nationwide that offer upscale apartments at rents below the citywide average for this type of unit.
South Carolina teachers react to a House bill that aims to record all classroom instruction
South Carolina teachers are reacting to a bill that would mandate that they are recorded every day, all day, while teaching in the classroom.
Two arrested, 52 pounds of drugs found in Taylorsville
Two people were arrested after police said they found 52 pounds of drugs in Taylorsville on Wednesday.
Westlake Ace Hardware to open two more stores in Charlotte area
Westlake Ace Hardware announced Thursday that it will open two new stores in the Charlotte area.
Chick-fil-A offering a free Iced Tea in March
With spring around the corner, Chick-fil-A is keeping things cool by offering free iced tea at participating Charlotte locations.
Vatican says Pope Francis continues to improve but his prognosis remains guarded
The Vatican says that Pope Francis continues to improve from double pneumonia Thursday, though doctors say he needs more days of “clinical stability” before they revise their guarded prognosis.
Savannah Bananas add second baseball game at Bank of America Stadium
The Savannah Bananas added a second game in Charlotte for their Banana Ball World Tour due to high demand for tickets.
Space crisis has Animal Care & Control expanding weekend hours
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is over capacity and doing whatever it can to avoid having to make euthanasia decisions.
Man killed in northwest Charlotte shooting
A 48-year-old man is dead following a shooting in northwest Charlotte. According to a police report, the victim and the suspect were family members. Their names have not been released.
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