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.
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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 Children’s Charities, are teaming up to address childhood hunger in the Charlotte area with its “Drive Out Hunger” initiative.
Top South Carolina Democrat Wants $1M Vaccine Lottery Prize
One of South Carolina’s 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 Suicide
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 fall’s 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 is addressing the lifeguard shortage this summer by offering new incentives including a $15 minimum wage and signing bonuses to new employees.
Outdoor Graduation Canceled For East Lincoln County High Due To "Credible Threat"
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.
Tickets On Sale Now For Jonas Brothers' "Remember This" Tour
Tickets are on sale now for the Jonas Brothers' "Remember This" tour with special guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Catawba County Community Invited To Summertime Lunch-And-Learns
The Catawba County Library's mobile branch is partnering with The Corner Table Soup Kitchen to provide free weekly lunch-and-learn sessions this summer.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Artist Whitney Austin
Don’t let your passion stay in a coma! Wake it up and live your authentic life. A phrase Whitney Austin lives by.
Meck Co. Commission Moves Forward with Plan to Withhold $56M from CMS Over Failing Schools
The budget battle rages on between county leaders and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Commissioners are moving forward with plans to withhold $56 million from the district over concerns about failing schools.
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