Police: Suspect Involved In Mount Tabor High School Shooting Taken Into Custody
Police say the suspect accused of shooting and killing a student at Mount Tabor High School on Wednesday has been identified and taken into custody.
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20 States Sue Over Biden Admin School, Work LGBT Protections
Attorneys general from 20 states sued President Joe Biden’s administration Monday seeking to halt directives that extend federal sex discrimination protections to LGBTQ people, ranging from transgender girls participating in school sports to the use of school and workplace bathrooms that align with a person’s gender identity.
NHRA Pro Stock Returns To zMAX Dragway At DEWALT NHRA Carolina Nationals
As NHRA teams gear up for the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, Camping World Drag Racing Pro Stock competitors will return to competition at the Bellagio of Drag Strips, zMAX Dragway, at the 2021 DEWALT NHRA Carolina Nationals, Sept. 17-19.
Lidl and Local Teen Teaming Up to Donate Notebooks to Students in Need of School Supplies
Lidl is partnering with a Charlotte-Area teen working to donate 100,00 notebooks to students in need of school supplies. Find out how you can help!
Panthers Cut Roster Down To 53 Players
Panthers release QB Will Grier to cut roster down to 53 players.
School Districts Across Our Area Changing Mask Policies Due To The Rising Number Of Covid Cases
Tuesday night, the Iredell-Statesville School Board of Education voted 4-2 in an emergency meeting to require masks starting Thursday, September 2nd. Previously, masks were optional.
State of Emergency As Mountain Communities Prepare for Impact from Ida
A State of Emergency is in effect in parts of Western North Carolina, as areas already devastated by previous flash flooding prepare for more heavy rain from Tropical Depression Ida.
Rock Hill Police: Missing 11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe
An 11-year-old boy who had been missing since Monday has been located and is safe. Police still looking into incident.
Beyond the Beans: The Socially Conscious Summit Coffee NoDa
Until now, beer has been the name of the game for the Varvaro family. John Varvaro working as a rep for Pabst Blue Ribbon in the Charlotte, N.C. area, and his wife, Melissa, at Sierra Nevada. But when a friend at Summit Coffee began sending photos of their new NoDa neighborhood location to the couple, things escalated quickly.
Cheerwine Festival Canceled Due To Health Concerns
The Cheerwine Festival, which was set for September, has been canceled after careful consideration and guidance from the Rowan County Health Department, Novant Health and the City of Salisbury, according to a Tuesday news release.
Cooper Vetoes Measure Addressing NC Hotel Guest Rights
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed on Monday a measure that would have made clear North Carolina hotel operators could remove short-term residents for misconduct by making clear they lacked the rights of a long-term tenant.
NC Governor Vetoes Doing Away With Pistol Purchase Permits
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill Monday that would do away with the permit someone must obtain from a county sheriff before buying a pistol, turning back a key agenda item of conservative gun-rights supporters.
Anson County Man Snags First $2 Million Premier Cash Prize
Darrell Ratliff of Wadesboro knows what it feels like to become the first winner of a Premier Cash $2 million top prize.
Wilson's World Is Uptown Giving Us Information On This Year's Circle K Speed Street!
Wilson helped announce the bands coming to this year's Circle K Speed Street uptown! Music, food and family-friendly outdoor fun is coming to Romare Bearden Park.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Extend Mask Mandate; More Than 3,000 Students in Quarantine
There are growing concerns about the number of COVID cases impacting local schools. The Rowan-Salisbury School System is extending its mask mandate.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Lenoir Leaves Man in Critical Condition
A man is in critical condition after Lenoir officers shot him Monday afternoon on Morganton Boulevard. A uniformed officer also was grazed by a bullet. The SBI is investigating.
Much Anticipated Extension Of The Gold Line Streetcar Is Officially Up And Running
The new city LYNX Gold Line extension is up and running after three years of waiting and residents say they're excited to take a ride.
Mecklenburg County Man Bags ‘Extreme’ $100,000 Prize
Neal Badolato of Cornelius found himself the latest winner of a $100,000 Extreme Cash prize.
AAA: Hurricane Ida Likely To Cause Higher Gas Prices In Carolinas
Although gas prices in the Carolinas have remained stable during previous weeks, motorists could soon feel the effects of Hurricane Ida in the form of spikes at the pump depending on the damage to the Gulf Coast supply chain.
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