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Girls Rock Charlotte Raises Funds For Teen Rock And Film Camps

Girls Rock Charlotte is revving up for a 2021 summer of awesomeness and allyship with their Teen Rock and Film Camps, but they need your help.

Black Bear Spotted Roaming In Bessemer City

A black bear sighting was reported Thursday morning in Bessemer City, according to officials.

Save The Dates: Monster Trucks, Music And Motorsports Make For An Action-Packed Fall Season At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Charlotte Motor Speedway has an action-packed Fall season planned with events involving monster trucks, music, motorsports and more! Catch all the event details here!

South Carolina Governor To Sign COVID Liability Bill

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is heading to a restaurant just across the river from the Statehouse for a ceremonial signing Thursday of a bill preventing people with COVID-19 from suing businesses.

Summer Safety Reminders For Your Pets From CMPD Animal Care & Control

Hot temperatures and summer activities can be harmful and stressful to pets. CMPD Animal Care & Control is reminding pet owners that it is once again the time of year we hear fireworks, thunderstorms and experience very hot temperatures!

Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte Region to Build New Community on Former Site of African-American School

There are new efforts aimed at solving Charlotte's affordable housing crisis. Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region will launch its largest project to date at the site of a former African-American School. 40 homes will go on the site which has sat empty since the Plato Price School closed in the 1960's.

Protesters Gather Outside Rock Hill Police Department After Video Surfaces Showing Arrest Of 2 Black Men

The community gathered outside the Rock Hill Police Department on Wednesday in protest, after a video surfaced showing two Black men getting arrested earlier in the day.

Vaccine Sites In 44 N.C. Counties To Offer Cash Incentives

Health officials say the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is expanding the number of locations providing $25 Summer Cards for getting the COVID vaccine.

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Rock Hill Celebrates Pride With First-Ever Festival

"Be Visible. Be Proud. Be You." The Mercantile hosts Rock Hill's first-ever Pride festival from June 24th to June 27th.

Duck Donuts Launches Social Media Contest To Win 4-Night Beach Vacation In N.C.

Duck Donuts has partnered with Sanderling Resort in a sweepstakes to give one lucky guest the chance to win a four-night stay at the beachfront resort in Duck, North Carolina.

Michael Bublé To Perform At The Spectrum Center In Charlotte

Four-time Grammy-winning artist Michael Bublé is set to perform at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on August 17th.

Blowing Rock Police Search For 2 Suspects Wanted For Armed Robbery

Blowing Rock Police are asking for the public's help identifying two men allegedly involved in an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday morning.

75 Year Old Man Shot To Death In West Charlotte

CMPD: 75-Year-Old Man Shot & Killed During Domestic Dispute In West Charlotte, Homicide 'Justified'

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal shooting of Edward Moses, 75, in west Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

CMPD: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder In West Charlotte Homicide Case

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 25-year-old man in a February homicide investigation where one person was killed in a west Charlotte home.

Charlotte Thunder Preparing To Host Championship Game Saturday June 26

The Charlotte Thunder will take on the North Texas Bulls at 6:30 pm for the AAL Championship this Saturday, June 26th at Bojangles Coliseum.

47 Million Americans To Travel For Independence Day

Travel continues to rebound after a year-long pandemic. AAA forecasts travel volumes for Independence Day will be the second-highest on record; nearing the highs set in 2019.

York County Man Gets 20 Years For Voyeurism, Exploitation Of A Minor

A York County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of minors and voyeurism.

Lumbee Tribal Leaders Speak Out Against School’s Mascot

Members of the Lumbee Tribal Council are calling for a Gaston County high school to remove a mascot and logo that they call an inaccurate and derogatory representation of Native American people.