Union County Volunteer Competes For "Mr. Fitness" Title And $20,000 Donation
A Union County man is competing for the title of "Mr. Fitness" in an online competition, and says he will donate the $20,000 prize to the nonprofit Common Heart if he wins.
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City Of York Presents Free Summer Concert Series
Officials with the City of York say the next round of live music in their summer concert series, to be enjoyed al fresco, is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at Downtown York's City Market.
Appeals Court Refuses To Reinstate North Carolina Abortion Ban
North Carolina’s ban on most abortions after the 20th week of pregnancy must remain unenforceable, a federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the law should be left intact because prosecutors aren’t going after doctors who violate it.
Man Connected To Two Charlotte Murders Arrested For Killing Man In Union County
A Marshville man, that is connected to two Charlotte-area murders from April 2021, is now facing charges in Union County for the murder of a 33-year-old man.
Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball Named NBA's Rookie Of The Year
ESPN officials say Charlotte Hornets' guard LaMelo Ball has been named NBA's Rookie of the Year for 2020-21.
Charlotte Region Home Sales Heat Up As New Listings Increase In May
As North Carolinians continue to adjust to reopening and a return to normal activities, residential real estate sales across the Charlotte region continue to heat up. According to Canopy MLS, sales in May 2021 rose 26.4 percent year-over-year.
Humane Society of Charlotte Collaborates to Brew A Special Fundraiser with NoDa Brewing Company
The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) will kick off a new fundraiser in collaboration with NoDa Brewing Company in July to raise money to support the mission of HSC. The online photo contest, Rescue Brew, will run through Saturday, July 31 and the winning pet photos will be announced on Friday, August 13.
Anderson: QB Sam Darnold Has Different ‘Aura’ In Carolina
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson couldn’t help but notice a difference in Sam Darnold’s persona when he walked into Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday for the team’s mandatory three-day minicamp.
Mecklenburg County Man ‘Multiplied The Love’ And Won A $100,000 Prize
A second-chance for luck just paid off for Burrell Cleveland Jr. of Matthews when his entry into a 2021 Multiply The Cash second-chance drawing won him the $100,000 top prize.
Tropical Update: Bill Becomes Extratropical
So long, Bill! Bill is now Extratropical. No further advisories will be issued.
Refreshing Air Dominates Midweek
Lower humidity dominates midweek, but it is short-lived so enjoy it!
19-Year-Old Driver Charged With DWI In Fatal East Charlotte Crash
A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges including DWI after a deadly east Charlotte crash on Monday night, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Giant-Size Charlotte Mini-Con Coming in November
Fans of Heroes Convention won't have to wait much longer to get their comic convention fix. Heroes Aren't Hard to Find is hosting a 'Giant-Size' version of their long-running Charlotte Mini-Con this November 6th and 7th.
NC Tax Revenue Soars, $6.5B Windfall Predicted By Mid-2023
North Carolina’s resurgent post-pandemic economy could put an additional $6.5 billion over the next two years into state government coffers already swollen with cash, state economists said Tuesday.
Bojangles Heads to the Great State of Texas, with Stores Planned for Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth
Bojangles is on a mission to find out if even the made-from-scratch biscuits are bigger in Texas, so it’s opening up shop in two major cities in the Lone Star State.
Day One Of Camp CMS In The Books
“I learned about math, and I also learned about spelling my words correctly," says second-grader Sadiyya Johnson.
Concord Police Search For Suspect Who Robbed Convenience Store
The Concord Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a man accused of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint Sunday.
Teachers Rally In Gaston County To Prioritize Students
With less than three weeks until the next budget year, teachers in Gaston County are calling on lawmakers to put students first.
NC Court: Students Can Use Constitution To Fight Bullying
The constitutional right of North Carolina’s children to have access to a good public school education also applies to individual students who aren’t getting help to stop classroom bullying and harassment against them, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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