In Pipeline Outage, South Carolina Enacts Price Gouging Law
South Carolinaβs top prosecutor has enacted a measure criminalizing price gouging following the shutdown of a pipeline that carries fuel to much of the state.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Student Wins North Carolina Doodle For Google Competition
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Mint Hill Middle eighth-grader Maria Miller is the North Carolina winner for the Doodle for Google competition. She is now eligible to be one of the top five finalists to win the overall competition and have her Doodle displayed on Google for a full day.
52-Year-Old Man Arrested In Matthews Armed Robbery Case From Last Summer
The Matthews Police Department said after an extensive investigation into an armed bank robbery that happened in July 2020 a 52-year-old man has been arrested.
Novant Health Prepared To Begin Administering COVID-19 Vaccine To Children 12 To 15 Years Old
Following approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Novant Health announced that it is prepared to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 to 15-years-old as soon as Thursday, May 13 at 3 p.m.
Driver Wanted In Pineville Shooting, Believed To Be In Pennsylvania
The Pineville Police Department has issued arrest warrants for a driver accused of shooting into a person's vehicle while in traffic outside of Carolina Place Mall Thursday morning.
20-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot In Rock Hill
A homicide investigation is underway in Rock Hill after a woman was shot to death Monday night, according to police.
Historic Move In Chester, South Carolina, Voters Elect All Black City Council
Four new members of the city council were sworn-in during a ceremony last week.
Bill Requiring NC Teachers To Post All Lessons Plans And Other Materials Online Passes State House
Demoralizing. That's what 7th-grade CMS teacher Justin Parmenter is calling HB 755 or βAn Act to Ensure Academic Transparency." The bill passed the North Carolina House last week by a 66-50 vote and is now moving to the Senate. There are reports some GOP lawmakers say the legislation is necessary because they are concerned about what children are learning.
Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack Could Lead to Higher Gas Prices
Prepare for pain at the pump. AAA says a jump in gas prices is expected following the massive cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline. Much of the system remains offline.
Driver Killed In Single Vehicle Accident In Rock Hill
Troopers say a man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a wreck that happened just after 2:30am on May 8th in Rock Hill.Β The accident happened on Saluda Road near Autumn Wood Drive.Β Β
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Issues State Of Emergency Due To Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Cyber-Attack
In response to the temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply supplies throughout the state.
Motorcyclist Killed In York County Wreck Identified By Coroner
Troopers say a motorcyclist died early Sunday morning after he lost control of his bike and ran off the roadway in York County.Β The York County Coroner identified the motorcyclist as 21-year-old Bascom Cranshaw.Β Β
Four Storylines To Watch When NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Return This Weekend
After more than a year-long delay due to COVID-19, it will have been 579 days since the NHRAβs top drivers last visited zMAX Dragway when they fire up their 11,000-horsepower engines on Friday, for the first of 3 days of nitro-fueled action at this weekendβs NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals.
Sheriff: North Carolina Toddler Shot Airlifted To Hospital
Cleveland County's Sheriff says a 2-year-old boy has been hospitalized after being shot Sunday.
ZZ Top Live At Charlotte Motor Speedway July 28th
ZZ Top will be live at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14 at 10:00 AM.
AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Jump Significantly; May Climb Higher With Major Pipeline Shutdown
Gas prices in the Carolinas have increased significantly on the week, as the Colonial Pipeline outage threatens pump prices and possibly supply. AAA forecasts gas prices to climb even more this week in reaction to the shutdown, which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel to the East Coast.
Man Arrested, Charged For Shooting Into Occupied Vehicle In Rock Hill
A 24-year-old Rock Hill man was arrested after shooting into an occupied vehicle early Monday morning, The Rock Police Department stated.
Local North Carolina Based Nonprofit, Vision Express, Responds to COVID-19 Crisis In India
In response to the COVID-19 situation in India, Vision Express, a North Carolina based nonprofit that has supported healthcare in India for the past ten years, has set a goal of raising $1,000,000 to provide oxygen concentrators to at least 50 hospitals/NGOs in India.
Publix Pharmacies Offer Walk-In COVID Vaccines In 7 States Including North And South Carolina
Publix pharmacies are now accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine at all of their locations across seven states.
