NBA Announces Hornets Schedule For 2nd Half Of Season
NBA officials reveal the Hornets schedule for the second half of the 2020-21 season.
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CMPD: A Man And 16-Year-Old Charged For Murder In Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 20-year-old Jalen Thomas and a 16-year-old boy have been charged for the murder of Cinquay Jamario Farre after a fatal north Charlotte shooting back in December.
SC Teachers, Essential Workers Could Get Vaccine Next Month
Teachers, grocery store employees and other frontline essential workers in South Carolina could be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine in two to three weeks, the state’s top health official told lawmakers Tuesday.
North Carolina To Allow 30 Percent Capacity For Coca-Cola 600 On May 30
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials announced a plan Wednesday to allow outdoor sports venues, including Charlotte Motor Speedway, to host events with fans up to 30 percent of their capacity, beginning Feb. 26.
Release: Charlotte Woman Went Shopping With $150K Virus Relief Loan
A Charlotte woman who lied to get a coronavirus relief loan spent the money on shopping excursions to Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and diamond stores, federal prosecutors said.
Novant Health Opens New COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in East Charlotte
Novant Health today announced a new primary location for COVID-19 vaccination appointments located in east Charlotte’s Triangle Shopping Center. This 43,000-square-foot space will serve as a permanent site with the ability to accommodate up to 3,000 appointments a day, as supply allows.
Local Elections in North Carolina Could Be Delayed by a Year
Your local elected leaders might get to extend their current term. 2021 municipal elections will likely be delayed in North Carolina. Census data isn't ready yet, meaning new districts can't be drawn.
Superman & Lois Stars' Off-Screen Bond & Fresh Take on the Icons
Superman & Lois stars Tyler Hoechlin & Elizabeth Tulloch's real-life friendship translates in their roles as fan favorites, Clark Kent & Lois Lane. Watch the 2-hour series premiere event of Superman & Lois, 8 PM Tuesday February 23rd on WCCB Charlotte’s CW.
Investigation Underway After Death Of 1-Year-Old Baby In Lancaster County
According to officials, an investigation is underway after a 1-year-old baby died in Lancaster, South Carolina on Monday.
Police: Woman Claimed To Have Virus, Blew Into Lincoln County Deputy’s Face
Authorities in North Carolina say that a woman has been charged after she claimed to have the coronavirus and blew into a sheriff deputy’s face.
Lucky Numbers From A Fortune Cookie Produce A $500,000 Powerball Prize
When Ernesto Sorzano picked up his favorite Chinese take-out of fried rice and shrimp recently, he also got a Fortune cookie with a set of lucky numbers that won him a $500,000 Powerball prize.
Three People Charged, Including Juvenile, In Connection With Gaston County Double Homicide
Gaston County Police say three people, including a juvenile, have been charged in connection to a double homicide that happened on a rural road in Gaston County last week.
Source: Panthers Re-Sign WRs Zylstra, Kirkwood
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to one-year contracts with restricted free agent wide receivers Brandon Zylstra and Keith Kirkwood, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Local Movie Theaters Still Struggling To Survive During Pandemic
One popular movie theater in Indian Land shut down a month after reopening.
Parents Worry Missing Kannapolis Teen May Have Been Lured on Internet
The adoptive parents of a missing Kannapolis teen worry someone may have lured her over the internet. 14-year-old Trenity Boland left home four weeks ago and could be somewhere in Charlotte.
Fewer North Carolina Counties In Critical Tier For COVID-19
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services updated the COVID-19 County Alert System, which shows 27 red counties — a decrease from 61 red counties on the previous Feb. 4 County Alert System — and the fewest red counties in the state since the start of the County Alert System.
Virtual Art Gallery: Nico Amortegui
Nico Amortegui, born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, says his art is rooted in the experience of being an immigrant as he focuses on painting portraits of people who have defied the odds.
Carolina Panthers’ Fan Scores $200,000 Prize On Panthers’ Scratch-Off
Anthony Griffin Jr., a Carolina Panthers fan from Stanly County, scored the last $200,000 prize in the Carolina Panthers scratch-off game.
AAA: Icy Temperatures Fuel Spikes At Pump In Carolinas
Motorists in the Carolinas are seeing some of the most expensive gas prices in over a year. With the forced shutdown of Gulf Coast and some Mid-West refineries due to last week’s winter weather, gasoline stocks have tightened and pump prices have skyrocketed.
