Pass Protection Woes Continue To Plague Panthers
No matter where he goes, Sam Darnold can’t seem to find pass protection. The Panthers quarterback was sacked five times and hit 11 times in a 36-28 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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North Carolina COVID Trends Improve Despite Low Vaccinations
While spread of COVID-19 remains high, transmission of the virus has noticeably declined in North Carolina over the last two weeks, according to new health department data released Monday.
Charlotte Democrat, LGBT-Rights Activist Allison Dies At 74
Janice Covington Allison, a transgender woman who became a strong Democratic activist on behalf of LGBT rights in Charlotte, has died at age 74.
Wilson's World: Is At The Hickory Grove Library, Where They Have Numerous Community Events Coming Up
Wilson was at the Hickory Grove Branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library learning about their WelcomeCLT program and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Fort Mill Man Makes Signs In Hope Of Kidney Donation
Nick Koulpasis started dialysis in 2019 and was put on the transplant list. According to Sharing Hope South Carolina, more than 1100 people in the Palmetto state are on the transplant list.
"A Matter Of When, Not If" For Open Container 'Social Districts' In Charlotte
A wide ranging alcohol control bill that was signed into law in North Carolina now paves the way for the creation of “social districts”. The law now allows for open container area designation similar to places like the Las Vegas strip and Savannah’s historic district.
Local Businesses See Impact From Facebook Outage
The longest outage in Facebook history is over. The company's social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp are back online. Local businesses that depend on the platforms to drive business say they saw an impact.
New Kids On The Block Announce The Mixtape Tour 2022 With Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, En Vogue
Multiplatinum selling pop super-group New Kids On The Block continues the party like nobody else can with the announcement of The MixTape Tour 2022, with their friends Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue as legendary special guests.
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Summerlake Road in south Charlotte after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Live Nation To Require Negative COVID Test Or Proof Of Vaccination For Concert Attendees
Live Nation announced that all of its fully owned and operated venues along with festivals across the U.S. will require attendees, artists and staff to be fully vaccinated or show a negative test result for entry starting on Oct. 4.
Wilson's World: It’s Fire Prevention Week! This Year’s Theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”
Wilson learned more about "Fire Prevention Week" with the Charlotte Fire Department, a local firefighter who is also a children's book author, and Phoenix the new Charlotte Firedog!
Charlotte Nursing Home Cited After Dementia Patient Found With Maggots
A Charlotte agency has cited a nursing home after live maggots were found in the wound of a dementia patient.
Teen Gets 6 Years For Rock Hill Street Race That Killed 2
A teen has been ordered to serve six years in prison for killing two people in a crash that prosecutors said happened during an illegal street race in Rock Hill.
Missing 11-Year-Old Abducted by Uncle Found Safe in South Carolina
A missing Polk County 11-year-old, believed to be abducted by her uncle, has been found safe in South Carolina.
Got Game: Panthers Suffer First Loss Of Season
The Carolina Panthers suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday following to the Dallas Cowboys 36-28.
The Fillmore Charlotte Implements New COVID-Related Safety Policies
In an effort to keep the community safe, The Fillmore Charlotte will be requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of attending an event at the venue beginning October 4th.
North Carolina Board Passes Strict Rules For Teaching Race
A North Carolina school board has passed a policy preventing critical race theory in its classrooms after county commissioners threatened to withhold nearly $8 million in funding.
Charlotte Family Believes Missing Daughter Was Lured Away By Internet Predator
14-year-old Savannah Smith walked away from the bus stop Monday morning and disappeared.
23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte Festival Kicks Off At Truist Field | PHOTOS
You know what's better than trying to describe food? Yup, it's eating it. Head out to Truist Field this weekend to try a variety of local vendors in the 23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte.
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