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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Will Be Remote Friday, September 30

Due to the potential of inclement weather from Hurricane Ian, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students and staff will be remote Friday, September 30th.

Several SC School Districts E-Learning on Friday

Potential severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ian are impacting area schools

Police: Man Charged in Fatal Crash at Fast-Food Restaurant

A North Carolina man has been charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle in a crash that killed two sibling customers at a fast-food restaurant last month, police said Wednesday.

Audit: Too Many Payment Errors in Chief NC Jobless Program

There are too many monetary payment errors by North Carolina’s unemployment office for its chief jobless benefits program, according to a state auditor’s report released Wednesday.

Subaru South Blvd Presents: For The Love Of Pets Day, Saturday October 8th

Subaru South Blvd presents: For The Love of Pets Day happening at CMPD Animal Care & Control on Saturday, October 8th. Free clinic services will be available to Mecklenburg County residents from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM with fee-waived adoptions from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Sheriff: Deputies Kill Man Who Sent Ex-Girlfriend Gun Pics

A man who sent threats and photos of a gun to an ex-girlfriend was shot and killed by deputies who were trying to arrest him Wednesday in the third deadly police shooting in South Carolina in four days, authorities said.

What The Tech: Amazon Prime Costs

A second "Amazon Prime Day", actually called Prime Early Access Sale, is another shopping holiday invented by the online retail giant. It is a 48-hour shopping event that starts on October 11th and the discounts are only available for Amazon Prime members. The latest numbers from Amazon show some 200 million people worldwide are Prime members.

People Trapped, 2.5M Without Power as Ian Drenches Florida

Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, cutting off the only bridge to a barrier island and knocking out power to 2.5 million people as it dumped rain across the peninsula on Thursday.

Taste of Charlotte and Pink Cupcake Walk Rescheduled Due to Ian

Taste of Charlotte will now be held October 7th-9th.

American Cancer Society's 'Taste Of Hope' Gala Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Cancer Research

Hundreds turned out for the 2022 Taste of Hope Charlotte held at Le Meridien Charlotte Hotel.

Mecklenburg County Preparing For Remnants Of Hurricane Ian

Officials say flash flooding could potentially be the biggest issue for the Charlotte-area.

Motorcycle Passenger Killed in Catawba County

The NC Highway Patrol has charged the Harley driver with DWI

Lancaster County Teen Killed Trying to Cross SC Highway

The Buford High 14-year-old girl was hit by a tractor-trailer, SCHP says

Pedestrian Struck & Killed By Tractor Trailer In Lancaster County

A pedestrian was killed while trying to cross SC 9 near Potter Road in Lancaster County, South Carolina Wednesday.

Mother & Son Found Shot To Death In York County Home

A double homicide investigation is underway after a mother and son were found shot to death inside a York County home. Deputies were called to Saddle Ridge Road in Fort Mill for a well-being check around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Samaritan's Purse Responds To Hurricane Ian

Samaritan’s Purse is mobilizing disaster response specialists and tractor-trailers packed with relief equipment to areas currently being ravaged by Hurricane Ian.

Governor Roy Cooper Issues State of Emergency In North Carolina Ahead Of Ian

Activating the state's emergency operations plan will waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and the agriculture industry and protect consumers from price gouging.