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Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Postponed Until 2022

Blumenthal Performing Arts and Charlotte Center City Partners announced Monday that the Charlotte SHOUT! festival has been postponed.

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Officials Update Mask Mandate To Include Public, Private And Parochial Schools

Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte announced Monday that they have updated their mask mandate to clarify that face coverings will be required at all schools and businesses in all indoor public places.

Back To School: CMS Performing Arts Stage A Comeback

For performing arts, the show must go on but it will still look different as Covid-19 cases are on the rise.

Flags Lowered At Mount Holly Police Department In Honor Of Officer Tyler Herndon

Flags Ordered To Half-Staff To Honor Salisbury Veteran

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered American and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor a military veteran killed in Korea in 1950.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Are Bringing Adoptable Pets Back To SouthPark Mall

CMPD AC&C is bringing back the adoptable pets to SouthPark Mall after being on hiatus from in-person events due to COVID-19 restrictions. The next adoptable pets showcase will take place on Black Friday from 11 AM - 3 PM where the organization will be debuting its AC&C Mobile Adoption & Rescue Unit.

Novant Health Hospitals Update Visitor Restrictions

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our communities, Novant Health is adjusting its visitor restrictions. As of Tuesday, Aug. 24, all patients except those with COVID-19 or who are patients under investigation for COVID-19, may have one overnight visitor.

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fourth Annual Day of Service Supports Wings of Eagles Ranch

Charlotte Motor Speedway employees took part in their fourth annual Day of Service at Wings of Eagles Ranch on Friday. This year's event saw volunteers spreading mulch, pressure washing, weed eating and rebuilding the landing deck for the nonprofit's zipline.

Scott Clark Auto Group Partners With Charlotte-Mecklenburg & Union County Schools To Launch Trade Internship Program

The Scott Clark Accelerator for Leadership and Education (SCALE) internship program will focus on educating students from all backgrounds on the automotive industry and will accept applicants for automotive technician and social media marketing opportunities.

Got Game: How Long Should The Panthers Starters Play In The Preseason Finale?

Sam Darnold and the other Panthers starters on offense have only played seven snaps in the preseason.

North Carolina Under State Of Emergency After T.s. Fred Ravages Western Counties

5 Dead In Historic Flooding In Western North Carolina

More than 225 searchers have been deployed in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred in Haywood County.

Western Carolina University Asst. Football Coach Dies of COVID Complications

An assistant football coach at Western Carolina University has died of COVID complications. John Peacock was an offensive line coach for the Catamounts. His fiancé posted on Facebook that he passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed last Saturday.

New Covid Metrics Painting A Grim Picture In Mecklenburg County

Covid cases and hospitalizations are all increasing with a 13.2% positivity rate.

COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Lancaster County Schools - 102 Positive Cases, 617 Quarantined

Officials with the Lancaster County School District say 30 staff members and 72 students have tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-two staff members and 575 students have been quarantined due to possible exposure.

Inspectors Cite Food Safety Violations at Mecklenburg County Jail

The Mecklenburg County Detention Center - Central Kitchen received a "B" grade during a recent food establishment inspection. It's the first time in nearly a decade that the jail kitchen has gotten a low grade, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.

Celebrate Pride with The Vanity House and Stars of RuPaul's Drag Race

If you're looking to celebrate all things Pride, The Vanity House is proud to bring reigning RuPaul's Drag Race stars, Morgan McMichaels, Kylie Sonique Love, and Jaidynn Diore Fierce for a mini pride-fest the weekend of August 20th.

New Globally-Inspired Restaurant, Mariposa, Coming to Uptown Charlotte

Mother Earth Group is pleased to announce its newest restaurant, Mariposa, will open in September 2021 at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte. Mariposa, Spanish for butterfly, will be a multicultural culinaria, representing an evolution for both the restaurant space and creator Jill Marcus.