Mecklenburg County Park And Recreation Gives Free Fans To Seniors This Summer
As things heat up the county is helping seniors stay cool. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is once again giving out free box fans to seniors.
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Celebrate Black Culture with Art, Music & Fashion at Durag Fest
Durag Fest, an annual Juneteenth festival celebrating Black culture with art, music, fashion and community, returns on Saturday, June 19, 2021 with aid from the Blumenthal Theater, Foundation of the Carolinas and the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.Β
Deputies: 256 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized In Iredell County Traffic Stops
Deputies with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office say 256 pounds of marijuana were seized on Thursday after officers conducted two separate traffic stops.
Governor Cooper Honors Lives Lost To Gun Violence In N.C. On June 4th
On Friday advocates across the country are wearing orange to represent the countless lives lost to gun violence in our country. In North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper is claiming June 4th as Gun Violence Awareness Day.Β
Iredell County Deputies Seize 36 Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop, 2 Men Arrested
Iredell County deputies arrested two men on Wednesday during a traffic stop, after finding over 36 pounds of marijuana and 9 pounds of THC edibles inside their car.
Food Lion Launches To Go Grocery Pick Up Service In Charlotte
Food Lion is expanding its to go grocery pick up service at its Mount Holly-Huntersville Road location in Charlotte beginning June 7th.
Celebrate National Donut Day With A Free Treat!
Donut shops in and around Charlotte will be offering some mouthwatering deals on Friday in honor of National Donut Day.Β
CMPD: Robbery Suspect Arrested After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Northwest CharlotteΒ
Detectives have charged a 30-year-old man for his involvement in a robbery and deadly hit-and-run on Thursday in northwest Charlotte.
Troopers: Driver Dies After Colliding With 2 Vehicles In Iredell County
Troopers say the driver of a 2002 Dodge Caravan was killed after getting into a collision with two vehicles on Thursday morning in Iredell County.
CMPD Reports Alarming Spike In Sexual Assault Cases Involving Children
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a rise inΒ sexual assault cases involving children this past year is cause for concern.
Police: Lincoln County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison After Stabbing His Father To Death
Police sentenced a Lincoln County man to over 20 years in prison on Thursday, after he plead guilty to stabbing his own father to death back in 2018.
CMPD: 34-Year-Old Man Charged After 2-Hour SWAT Standoff In Southwest Charlotte
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after firing several shots at officers in southwest Charlotte Wednesday afternoon, sparking a SWAT situation, according to CMPD.
Healthy Headlines: Why Our Body Needs Water & How Much To Drink
Drinking water does more than just quench our thirst.Β It's essential to keeping our bodies functioning properly and feeling healthy but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.
SC Lawmaker Makes History As 1st Black Woman To Run For Gov
Since the countryβs founding, no Black woman has ever served as a governor in the United States. But South Carolina Democratic state Sen. Mia McLeod says sheβs the person who can change that, despite the fact that Democrats havenβt been elected to a statewide office there in 15 years.
Panthers Moving Rookie Standout Jeremy Chinn To Safety
The Panthers plan to move Jeremy Chinn to safety, one year after a stellar rookie season at linebacker.
Cooper Nearing Rollout Of Financial Perks For Vaccination
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Wednesday that the state is nearing an announcement on further financial incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccine participation.
βPopTart Banditsβ: Man, Juvenile Accused Of Stealing Pop Tarts, Other Items From Catawba County Elementary School
A 24-year-old man and a young accomplice are being accused of stealing large amounts of pop tarts, cartons of milk, cheese sticks and more items from a Catawba County elementary school.
$1 Million Win Will Allow South Carolina Woman To Buy Her First Home
A $1 million lottery prize will allow Beverly Vercher of Spartanburg, South Carolina and her husband to purchase their first home.
Breathing Room: Unanimous Vote Means New Shelter Director Doesn't Need Permission To Save Animals
A little give and take in government Wednesday. Shocking, right? A local animal shelter gained some independence and local politicians got to save a little face during a vote, too.
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