Investigators Are Trying To Figure Out How Horse In Gaston County Got Rabies
Investigators in North Carolina are trying to figure out how a horse contracted rabies.
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Cooper OK's Bill Offering K-12 Students Summer School Option
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed three education bills on Friday to help address learning loss incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and expand access to in-state tuition for military dependents whose parents were reassigned to another location.
Only On WCCB: 7-year-old Girl Speaks Out Against Gun Violence, 10 Days After Being Shot
'Zionna Brave' was outside playing with her friends when she was caught in the crossfire of gunshots
Cabarrus County Woman Gets Second-Chance Worth $100,000
Janique Ebanks of Concord couldn’t believe her luck when she found out she was the $100,000 winner of the 2021 Multiply The Cash Second-Chance drawing.
Publix Pharmacy Now Offering COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments In North Carolina
Starting Monday, April 12, at 7 a.m. Eastern Time, the online appointment reservation system will open for Moderna COVID-19 vaccination appointments at North Carolina Publix Pharmacy locations.
Speedway Children’s Charities Puts More Fans In The Stands with Fan Cutout Fundraiser at Coca-Cola 600
Thanks to an innovative, new fundraiser from the Charlotte chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, drivers competing in the May 30 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway could still see a packed house of smiling faces in the grandstands.
North Carolina Sites To Resume J&J Vaccines After CDC Review
Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.
Sen. Thom Tillis Says He Has Had Surgery For Prostate Cancer
U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis said Thursday he has undergone surgery for prostate cancer and looks forward to returning to his Senate duties soon.
Community Pulls Together to Save Dogs During April’s Heartworm Awareness Month
CMPD Animal Care & Control is kicking off a fundraising and education campaign during April Heartworm Awareness Month to help pet owners protect their pets and raise funds to treat heartworm-positive dogs in the shelter.
Charlotte Symphony Invites Audiences Back To Belk Theater
The Charlotte Symphony announced on Thursday that they will welcome audiences to watch performances in-person once again at the Belk Theater on April 24th and May 14th-15th.
Volunteers Needed For Litter Sweep In Alexander County This April
Local volunteers are being called upon to pick up litter across Alexander County in the statewide effort in North Carolina titled the "Litter Sweep" from April 10th to April 24th.
Virtual Art Gallery: Cat Babbie
Cat Babbie describes herself as a fiber artist inspired by color movement and patterns and says ever since she was a kid she knew being an artist would be a part of her identity.
UNC Charlotte Holds Day Of Remembrance On 2-Year Anniversary Of Campus Shooting
UNC Charlotte officials say on April 30th, 2021 all classes will be canceled as the university holds a day of remembrance to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the campus shooting that took the lives of two students, injured four classmates, and impacted all of Niner Nation.
Authorities: Charlotte Man Sentenced To 16 Years In Prison For Armed Robbery
Federal authorities say 20-year-old Ishmeel Chapman will serve 16 years in prison and three years of supervised release for his involvement in an armed robbery at a Dollar General in April of 2020.
Local Boutique Moxie Mercantile Opens 3rd Location In Matthews, N.C.
The popular Plaza Midwood and Davidson boutique, Moxie Mercantile, has announced the opening of a third and it's biggest store in downtown Matthews in May.
Carowinds To Hire 900 Seasonal Workers And Plans To Fill 60 Full-Time Roles - Adds $500 Bonuses For Seasonal Associates
Carowinds is offering bonuses for seasonal associates as it prepares to open for the 2021 season. In addition, the park is looking to hire approximately 900 seasonal associates and 60 full-time positions.
Man Who Was Wrongly Imprisoned For 44 Years Gets $750,000
A man who served nearly 44 years in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit has received compensation from the state of North Carolina.
Hidden Gems of CLT: The Artisan's Palate
What are you missing in your favorite neighborhood? WCCB Charlotte’s Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city. On this week’s Hidden Gems of Charlotte, Alex visits Artisan's Palate.
Authorities: NFL Player Phillip Adams Killed 5, Then Himself In York County
Former NFL player Phillip Adams fatally shot five people including a prominent doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren before later killing himself, authorities said Thursday.
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