North Carolina Burning Ban Halts Memorial Day Fireworks
A burning ban covering 26 counties in North Carolina means fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited in those areas for the Memorial Day weekend, a state agency said.
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Officers Patrol Crowded Charlotte-Area Lakes Over Memorial Day Weekend
This holiday weekend, local lakes are packed with boaters eager to get back out now that most COVID restrictions are lifted. If you're going, expect increased patrols on the water.
Boy Scouts Honor Veterans Ahead Of Memorial Day 2021 | PHOTOS
Boy Scouts from all over Mecklenburg County came together on Saturday to honor and recognize veterans, who sacrificed their lives for our country, by placing American flags on their graves.
CMPD: 3 Charged In A Series Of Armed Robberies In Charlotte
Detectives have charged a 22-year-old man and two juveniles for their involvement in a recent series of armed robberies in Charlotte.
Police Find Missing 23-Year-Old Man In Salisbury
Police say 23-year-old Zane Francis has been found, after he went missing in Salisbury on Friday.
S.C. Health Officials Urge Parents To Get Kids Vaccinated For COVID-19 Before Summer Break
South Carolina health officials are urging parents to fight against COVID-19 by vaccinating their children, 12-years-old and up, before summer break begins.
Juneteenth Festival Returns To The Carolinas For Its 24th Annual Celebration
The Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas is back to celebrate 24 years in the heart of Plaza Midwood from June 17th through June 20th.
16-Year-Old Arrested, Charged As Second Suspect In North Charlotte Homicide Case
A 16-year-old was arrested and charged Thursday with murder in a north Charlotte homicide case that happened in April 2021, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
Teachers Needed To Staff Camp CMS This Summer
Officials with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools say they are searching for qualified teachers to staff Camp CMS this summer.
12th Annual Joedance Film Festival Goes Virtual
The 12th annual Joedance Film Festival will be held virtually for the second consecutive year for everyone's health and safety, event officials say.
Charlotte Motor Speedway, Blue Cross NC Work Together To Drive Out Childhood Hunger in Greater Charlotte Area
Building on its longstanding partnership, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, along with Speedway Childrenβs Charities, are teaming up to address childhood hunger in the Charlotte area with its βDrive Out Hungerβ initiative.
Top South Carolina Democrat Wants $1M Vaccine Lottery Prize
One of South Carolinaβs top Democratic lawmakers wants the state to use some of its COVID-19 relief money to offer $1 million prizes to people who get vaccinated for the disease, similar to a program in Ohio.
CMPD: Officers Save South Charlotte Woman In Distress From Committing SuicideΒ
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers saved a woman Monday night after she tried to commit suicide in south Charlotte.
Elections In Many NC Municipalities Delayed To 2022 In Bill
Charlotte, Raleigh and roughly three dozen other cities and towns in North Carolina would shift this fallβs municipal elections to early next year in legislation advancing in the state Senate to address Census Bureau delays.
Hear Ye! The Carolina Renaissance Festival Returns This Fall!
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns this fall with all the magic and merriment fans love to expect from the annual celebration!
From The Roads To The Skies, Memorial Day Weekend Travel Is In Full Swing
Whether you're getting to your destination by car or by plane, officials say to expect it to be busy this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA, nearly 2.5 million Americans are expected to fly; that's six times more than last year.
Mecklenburg County Increases Efforts To Recruit Lifeguards Amid Shortage
Mecklenburg County isΒ addressing the lifeguard shortage this summer by offering new incentives including a $15 minimum wage and signing bonuses to new employees.Β
Outdoor Graduation Canceled For East Lincoln County High Due To "Credible Threat"Β
The graduation ceremony for East Lincoln High School will be moved indoors on Friday due to the possibility of a credible threat, school officials say.
Spraygrounds Opening In Mecklenburg County In Time For Memorial Day Weekend
Cool off this summer as the spraygrounds open to the public in Mecklenburg County from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend.
