Hornets, Bank Of America Team Up For 2nd Annual Week Of Community Service
The Charlotte Hornets, in partnership with Bank of America, will host a Week of Service for the second year in a row from July 19th through July 23rd.
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Make Homemade Dog Treats With The Catawba County Library
The Catawba County Library is hosting a virtual workshop on Tuesday, July 20th to go over how to make homemade dog treats.
Charlotte's BackStage Lounge To Host 3-Day Elton John Inspired Art Show By Bernie Taupin
BackStage Lounge in Charlotte is excited to announce they will be hosting a rare exhibition of artwork by Bernie Taupin, lifelong visual artist and world-renowned songwriter, from Thursday, July 22nd through Saturday, July 24th.
Carolina Soul Band To Perform In Downtown York Summer Concert Series July 22nd
It's time to make your soul happy! The Carolina Soul Band is coming to York, S.C. for its next free summer concert on July 22nd.
CMPD Releases Body Cam Footage Of Failed SWAT Operation, Home Left In Unlivable Conditions
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police released body camera footage on Friday of a SWAT operation that left a home in east Charlotte in unlivable conditions last year.
AP Source: 2 NFL Teams Remain Under 50% Vaccinated
Two NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated less than two weeks from the start of training camp, a person familiar with the vaccination rates told The Associated Press.
Family Sues Airline, Saying Aborted Landing Ruined Vacation
A Cleveland County family has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines saying a turbulent and aborted landing in 2019 caused injuries and forced the family to forgo much of a planned vacation.
Deputy Shot In The Leg During Domestic Dispute In Caldwell County
A deputy is recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg after responding to a domestic dispute in Granite Falls, according to a news release.
Panthers And Taylor Moton Agree To Contract Extension
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with offensive tackle Taylor Moton, narrowly beating the deadline to sign players with the franchise tag to a contract extension, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Detectives Investigate Homicide After Gunshot Victim Turns Up At Pineville Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a homicide after a gunshot victim arrived at a hospital in Pineville, N.C. on Thursday.
Police: 6 Charged In The Murder Of Ah'Miyahh Howell In Statesville
Police were able to take Donnell Ellison into custody on Thursday for his involvement in the murder of 8-year-old Ah'Miyahh Howell in Statesville.
CMPD: Suspects Wanted For Robbing Handicap Victim At An East Charlotte Home
Police are asking for the public's help identifying two suspects involved in a home invasion where they beat and robbed a disabled man in east Charlotte
Police: 9-Year-Old Dies In Gaston County Car Crash During Rainstorm
Dallas Police say a 9-year-old died Wednesday night after getting into a car crash during a rainstorm in Gaston County.
North Carolina Announces 2nd Round Winners Of Vaccine Lottery
Dr. Mandy Cohen announced the second round winners on Thursday for North Carolina's Your Shot at A Million Summer Cash drawing and Summer Cash 4 College drawing.
Rock Hill Teen Chosen For 2021 National Fast-Pitch All-South Second Team
A junior with Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill just became the first athlete at her school to be named to one of the national athletic teams.
EXPLAINER: How NC Is Distributing $1.3B In Rental Aid
A federal freeze on most evictions enacted last year is scheduled to expire July 31, after the Biden administration extended the date by a month. The moratorium, put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September, was the only tool keeping millions of tenants in their homes.
Two 15-Year-Olds Charged In Rock Hill Shooting After Chase
Two 15-year-olds have been charged for a Wednesday afternoon Rock Hill shooting after a car chase, according to police.
SC Health Experts Warn Of ‘Alarming’ Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Public health experts warned Wednesday of another surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths across South Carolina as more than half of state residents remain unvaccinated.
Vance High School Officially Renamed; Other Confederate Names to Be Changed in Charlotte
A Charlotte high school has a new name. Vance High School is now Julius L. Chambers High School. The move comes amid pressure to remove names associated with the Confederacy.
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