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Lightning Injures 7 People On Grandfather Mountain

A lightning strike injured 7 people on Grandfather Mountain on Friday, according to emergency management services.

City Of Charlotte Recruiting Candidates For Its Career & Training Academy

Make $15 an hour with city benefits by participating in Charlotte's Career & Training Academy.

What To Do If You Lose Or Damage Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

It's vital for vaccinated people to keep up with their vaccine card now that many cities are requiring proof of vaccination for attending events, dining at restaurants, traveling and much more. However, what happens if you lose your card?

Charlotte Nonprofits Using E-Sports To Teach Kids About STEM Careers

Some local nonprofits are using e-sports as a gateway to teach high schoolers about careers in STEM.

Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Cancels Remaining ROCK OF AGES Performances And HEAD OVER HEELS Production Due To COVID

The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte says they are cancelling the remaining performances of ROCK OF AGES and their production of HEAD OVER HEELS after some vaccinated members of their team tested positive for COVID-19.

Coroner: 16-Year-Old Dies Due To COVID-19 In Lancaster County

A 16-year-old from Lancaster County died due to COVID-19 complications Thursday, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Jennifer Collins.

How The Delta Variant Is Changing The Fitness Industry

An industry devastated by the pandemic, slowly recovering, is now preparing for the potential impacts of the Delta variant surge. The fitness industry, like many others, had to adapt.

Charlotte Grows Quickly, But Wake Co. Remains Most Populous

Charlotte is one of 14 U.S. cities that gained more than 100,000 residents from 2010 to 2020, but Wake County solidified its spot as North Carolina’s most populous county, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday.

Charlotte Woman Grieves Loss Of Two Children, Killed Months Apart

A Charlotte woman is grieving the loss of her two children, both killed violently just months apart.

Recovery Center In Charlotte Hope Haven Suffers Severe Damage Due To Flooding

The salvaging process begins at Hope Haven Inc. on North Tryon Street. Wednesday night, floodwaters rushed into the rooms of the substance abuse recovery facility. Rising water crept up the facility room walls and destroyed some of the 130 residents' belongings.

Gaston County Announces Indoor Mask Mandate For All Employees

Beginning Friday, August 13th an indoor mandatory mask mandate will be put into place for all Gaston County employees regardless of vaccination status.

2 Hickory Men Sentenced To Prison After Shooting At Local Pub Leaves 3 Dead

Two Hickory men were sentenced to prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to their involvement in a 2017 shooting at a local pub that left three people dead.

Atrium Health Pineville Reports COVID-19 Cluster, 59 Positive Cases

Health officials say so far a total of 59 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in a cluster at Atrium Health Pineville

Rowan County Jail Experiences A COVID-19 Outbreak

Health officials report a COVID-19 outbreak at the Rowan County Jail.

North Carolina Leaders Establish 2023 As "Year Of The Trail"

State leaders plans to increase awareness of trails and boost local trail use as well as tourism by designating 2023 as the "Year of the Trail" for North Carolina.

Approximately 200 Children Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 In Gaston County In The Last 10 Days

Officials in Gaston County say approximately 200 children have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 10 days. Out of the 359 cases in children who tested positive for COVID-19 in July and August, 19% were age 0-4, 27% were age 5-10, 16% were age 11-13, and 38% were age 14-18.