Concerns About Flooding in High Country Overnight
We're keeping a close eye on heavy rain in the High Country overnight. Watauga County is under a flash flood warning until Midnight on Wednesday.
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Some CMS Teachers Say They're Owed Thousands Of Dollars After Not Getting Paid In Full For Summer School
CMS second grade teacher Darina Cooper says she was ecstatic for the opportunity to work six weeks during summer school.
Campgrounds Evacuated, Schools Closed In Avery County Amid Flooding Concerns
Several campgrounds are currently being evacuated in Avery County amid flooding concerns and Avery County Schools have been closed for August 18th.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Causes NC Child's Death
Public health officials with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services are reporting a child died Friday after developing an illness caused by an amoeba that is naturally present in freshwater. The child became ill after swimming in a private pond located at their residence in central North Carolina in early August.
Samaritan's Purse Ramps Up Medical Response; Emergency Field Hospital Deploys To Southern Haiti
At the request of the Haitian government's Ministry of Health, Samaritan’s Purse deployed an Emergency Field Hospital to southern Haiti. The international Christian relief organization sent the trauma hospital—complete with a laboratory, pharmacy, and an operating theatre.
CMPD: Man Charged After Child Accidentally Shoots 4-Year-Old In Northwest Charlotte
Police say Willie Allen is facing several weapons charges after a 4-year-old was accidentally shot by another child in northwest Charlotte.
Panthers Trade Little To Miami, Put Pride On IR
The Carolina Panthers traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Miami Dolphins for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 on Tuesday and placed cornerback Troy Pride Jr. on injured reserve with a knee injury.
CMPD: Two Charged In 2019 University-Area Shooting That Left Deputy's Son Dead
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for the University-area shooting that left a Cabarrus County Sheriff deputy's son dead in 2019.
Rock Hill Woman Arrested In 29-Year-Old ‘Angel Hope’ Infant Cold Case
A Rock Hill woman has been arrested in a 29-year-old cold case involving the death of an infant, officials said Tuesday.
South Carolina Reports 545,625 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases, 8,916 Deaths, 2,326,831 Vaccines Administered
South Carolina reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Officials say 2,326,831 vaccine doses have been administered out of 4,139,360 vaccine doses received in the state.
CMPD Opens State-Of-The-Art De-Escalation Training Facility In Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Tuesday the opening of the De-Escalation Training Facility at the academy, which is the first of its kind in the Southeast, that will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts for officers that will enhance communication skills and increase opportunities for better outcomes through real-life scenarios.
Tornado Warnings Issued For Parts Of The WCCB Viewing Area
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north. Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
Earthquake Reported Just North Of Morganton Tuesday Morning
An earthquake was reported just north of Morganton, North Carolina on August 17th. The 2.7 magnitude earthquake happened at 9:19am near Old Johns River Road.
Union County Woman Says $1 Million Prize “Real Handy” For Bills, Retirement
Saturday night fun playing the lottery paid off for Penny Edwards of Wingate when she found a $1 million prize on her scratch-off ticket.
Medically At-Risk North Carolinians Can Get Third COVID Shot
North Carolina health officials said Monday that medically vulnerable residents with certain health conditions can get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine, though some have already had a third Pfizer or Moderna shot after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved it last week.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall in Florida, Marches Towards Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tropical Storm Fred has made landfall along the Florida Panhandle this afternoon with winds of 65 mph. Fred will continue its march inland and could bring some nasty impacts to the Carolinas tomorrow (Tuesday). In fact, rain…
Police: Two Arrested, Juvenile Wanted After Man Found Dead At Mooresville Park
Police have identified three suspects, including a juvenile, they say are responsible for the death of a man that was found unresponsive at a local Mooresville park Wednesday night.
NASCAR Driver Corey LaJoie Named Speedway Children's Charities Ambassador
Now in his sixth season racing at NASCAR’s top level, Cup Series driver and third-generation racer Corey LaJoie is looking to make an impact off the track as an official ambassador for Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC).
CMPD: Two Suspects Charged In 2018 South Charlotte Murder
After close to three years, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for murder in a south Charlotte homicide case.
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