Novant Health Presents Welcome Back Fest Charlotte On July 24th
Either get vaccinated for COVID or get rewarded for already being vaccinated at Welcome Back Fest in Charlotte presented by Novant Health on Saturday, July 24th.
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Bill Says NC Youth Would Need Parent OK For COVID-19 Vaccine
North Carolina children would need parental permission before they could receive COVID-19 vaccines approved by federal regulators for emergency use in legislation that advanced through a Senate committee on Wednesday.
Bill Changing NC High School Sports Oversight OK'd By Panel
Legislation that would end the North Carolina High School Athletic Associationβs century-long role overseeing state interscholastic sports cleared a Senate committee Wednesday, despite calls by some to keep the nonprofit in charge, with adjustments.
Albemarle Fire Department Reports COVID Cluster Among Firefighters
The Albemarle Fire Department had to reach out for help with additional staffing this week after ten firefighters tested positive for COVID-19.
MCSO Hosts HISET And CMS Graduation Ceremony For Residents
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office hosted a graduation ceremony Tuesday for five residents who completed the High School Equivalency Test (HISET) and one resident who graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Two Fugitives Suspected In Atlanta Murder Arrested In South Charlotte
Two fugitives who were wanted in connection to a murder in Atlanta, Georgia have been arrested in Charlotte, according to police.
Deputies: Charlotte Man Arrested For Thousands Of Dollars' Worth Of Fraudulent Charges
A 24-year-old Charlotte man has been charged with using someone else's financial card to rack up thousands of dollarsβ worth of fraudulent charges to their bank account, according to Lincoln County deputies.
Carowinds No Longer Requiring Reservations And Adds Summer Bonus Days
Carowinds has announced that advanced reservations are no longer required to visit Carowinds and Carolina Harbor Waterpark. The amusement park has also added additional days to its summer calendar.
Man Wanted In York County For Shooting
A man is wanted in York County following a shooting that happened at a home in the Mill Creek Falls Subdivision on Eskridge Terrace in Clover.Β
Mecklenburg County Detention Center Implements Meal For Eid al-Adha
For the first time in the history of the Mecklenburg County Detention Center Central, Muslim residents at the facility were served a lunch meal in celebration of the Islamic holiday Eid al-Adha. This is a celebration held in the Muslim community to mark one of their five pillars.
Seventh Annual Dragon Boat Festival Returns July 24th
The Seventh Annual Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival will be held at The Shrine Club on High Rock Lake on Sat., July 24, 9 a.m. β 4 p.m. The festival will showcase several food trucks and local breweries as well as family activities and outdoor recreation retailer, Backcountry and Beyond.
Piedmont Lithium Makes Case for Gaston Co. Mine; Protesters Oppose Plan
A battle is brewing over a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. Piedmont Lithium has a deal to sell the material to Tesla for electric car batteries, but neighbors are raising concerns.
Health Officials: Precautions Urged After West Nile Virus Found In Mecklenburg County
The State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus (WNV) in a mosquito collected in central Mecklenburg County Wednesday, July 14. So far, no Mecklenburg County residents have contracted neuroinvasive WNV.
Group Licensing: A New Way For College Athletes To Cash In
With college athletes able to profit from their fame for the first time, North Carolina opened a new path Tuesday for its players to cash in: group licensing for official Tar Heels merchandise.
Armed Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself In Home Outside Uptown Charlotte
A 35-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning after he barricaded himself in a home outside of Uptown Charlotte, following an accused assault of a woman, according to police.
Cabarrus County Man Nearly Threw Away His $120,000 Cash 5 Ticket
Jerry Dennis of Concord said he nearly tossed out the window of his truck a Cash 5 ticket that turned out to be worth $120,000.
Experts Warn Inflight WiFi Can Lead To Data Leaks
Inflight WiFi networks are the prime targets for hackers because many of them fall short even with the most basic security measures cybersecurity experts say.
Neighbors Concerned About Proposed Gaston Co. Lithium Mine
Tuesday night, neighbors hope to learn more about plans for a proposed lithium mine in Gaston County. The material would be used to power batteries for electric cars, but neighbors worry about the environmental impact.
Feast or Famine 48-Hour Rainfall Totals
Some neighborhoods have received over a months worth of rainfall in the last 48-hours.
