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Saildrone: A New Technology To Help Improve Hurricane Forecasting In The Future

Saildrone and NOAA are launching wind and solar powered ocean drones to improve hurricane forecasting

Comedian Cheyenne Boozer Performs Stands Up At SouthEnd Common Market

Local Charlotte Comedian, Cheyenne Boozer is set to hit the stage on August 5th at 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln County Deputies Searching For Missing Woman

The Lincolnton County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in locating a missing woman.

$1,000 A Day For Life Prize Won In Gaston County Using Online Play

Someone using Online Play bought a Lucky for Life ticket for Wednesday’s drawing and won a prize that will pay them $1,000 a day for the rest of their life.

Lincoln County Deputy Stops Distressed Man From Jumping Off Bridge

A Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy is being credited with saving a man from jumping from a bridge into the South Fork River.

Robinhood Is Closing Its Charlotte Office, 23% Of Employees To Be Laid Off

Stock-trading app service Robinhood is closing its Charlotte office amid a new round of layoffs.

Gastonia Police: Ice Cream Shop Fire Intentionally Set

Police have released surveillance footage of a man setting fire to Tony's Ice Cream shop in Gastonia.

Covid And Monkeypox Cases On The Rise In The Carolinas

Health Leaders: Monkeypox, Covid-19 Cases On The Rise Across The Carolinas

Local health leaders across South and North Carolina are urging people to take precautions.

Former CMS Teacher Running For School Board In District 1 Race

A former Charlotte-Mecklenburg School teacher is hitting the campaign trail. Melissa Easley is running for school board in district 1, the seat being vacated by long-time board member Rhonda Cheek.

UN Chief Criticizes `Grotesque Greed' Of Oil Companies

The United Nations chief is sharply criticizing the “grotesque greed” of oil and gas companies for making record profits from the energy crisis on the back of the world’s poorest people.

Spain Is Latest Nation With Reports Of Nightclub Needle Jabs

Police in Spain are investigating about 50 reported cases of women getting pricked with medical needles while at nightclubs or parties.

Attorney General Josh Stein And Congresswoman Deborah Ross Commit To Protect Reproductive Rights In North Carolina

Attorney General Josh Stein and Congresswomen Deborah Ross discuss their commitment to protecting women's reproductive freedom.

The City Of Charlotte And Central Piedmont Community College Form Partnership For Workforce Development And Education

The City Of Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College have formed a partnership for workforce development and education during a ceremony on Monday, August 1st.

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Divine Barrel Brewing In Charlotte To Host Beer & Belly Dancing Event

Join Divine Barrel Brewing on Friday, August 26th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as it hosts a QC Hafla- a Beer & Belly Dance event.

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The Fillmore Charlotte Holds Job Fair On Sunday

The Fillmore Charlotte is holding a hiring event on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Plans For Old Eastland Mall Site Moving Forward, Despite Soccer Pullout

On Wednesday, the City of Charlotte broke ground on the Eastland site development.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Launches COVID Safety Training Program For Businesses

Mecklenburg County Public Health has developed the COVID-SAFE training and certification program as part of a continued effort to provide education and support for businesses during the pandemic.