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Some 'Long Haulers' Say Vaccine Helped Relieve Long Term Effects of Covid-19

Researchers are now studying if the Covid-19 vaccine is helping patients suffering from long-term effects of the virus.

After CMS Cancels All Proms, Local Organizations Create "Meck Gala Prom"

Junior and Senior prom is another casualty of the pandemic in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Now, several local organizations are stepping up to make sure students don't miss out on the experience.

Solving Puzzle Wins Mecklenburg County Woman $150,000 Prize

Tamara Mullis of Charlotte found 10 words on her VIP Cashword ticket to win a $150,000 top prize.

Despite Higher Gas Prices, North Carolinians Still Expected To Travel For Memorial Holiday Weekend

For the 1 million North Carolinians expected to travel by car this Memorial Day, gas prices are trending more than $1 higher than last year when demand plummeted as much of the country was under stay-at-home orders

Iredell County Breaking And Entering Suspects

Deputies: Couple Facing More Than Two Dozen Charges Related To Several Breaking And Entering Cases Throughout Iredell County

Deputies say a couple is responsible for several breaking and entering cases across Iredell County. Now, they are facing more than two dozen charges.

North Carolina DMV Resumes Saturday Hours At 16 Offices

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is opening some of its offices on Saturdays, a move coming one week after it resumed regular road testing after a year’s absence.

Hornets Fall To Wizards, Earn 10th Seed

The Hornets will face the Pacers in Indiana on Tuesday at 6:30pm.

POLITICAL WRAP: COVID Restrictions Scaled Back

The CDC says vaccinated people can go out and about and leave their mask at home. But health officials strongly recommend unvaccinated people keep wearing their masks.

Firefighters Respond To A Two-Vehicle Wreck In Salisbury, 2 Injured

Firefighters with the Salisbury Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle wreck on Sunday that they say landed three individuals in emergency care.

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S.C. Troopers Say 18-Year-Old Killed In Fatal Union County Crash

Troopers say the driver of a 2000 Honda Accord died after losing control of their vehicle and crashing in Union County on Saturday.

Huntersville Fire Department Conducts "Live Fire" Training Exercise

Firefighters with the the Huntersville Fire Department were able to battle flames in a "live fire" training exercise on Saturday, thanks to donated structure set for demolition.

Charlotte Hornets To Allow More Fans Back At The Spectrum Center

The Charlotte Hornets announced in a statement on Saturday that the team will increase fan attendance capacity limits at the Spectrum Center for any upcoming games.

Gov. Roy Cooper: Virus Business Limits, Most Mask Mandates End In North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday immediately ended the state’s capacity limits on businesses and nearly all the remaining statewide mask-wearing mandates, returning the state to almost normal operations after 15 months marked by COVID-19 lockdowns and limits.