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Steak 48 Launches National "Round Up The Check" Campaign For Heart Health

Steak 48 is launching a month-long national round up the check campaign to benefit the American Heart Association for the month of February.

South Carolinians Aged 65 And Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Feb. 8th

Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine.

NC Prisons Offer Incentives For Offenders To Get Vaccine

Most North Carolina prisoners can get five days knocked off their sentences if they receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state corrections officials said on Friday.

Black History Month: Dr. Kenneth Chambers

One Of Charlotte's First Black OBGYN's Reflects On Historic Mark Made On City

A young, black man who grew up in rural North Carolina in the 1940's had big aspirations of becoming a doctor. Despite many obstacles, he refused to allow racism and segregation kill his dream.

Humane Society of Charlotte: It's Hip To Be Ear Tipped T-Shirt Design Contest

The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is searching for the Charlotte-area’s best young artists to create a fantastic, unique design featuring the HSC Community Cat Program. The winning design will be featured on a t-shirt that will help fundraise for HSC!

Iredell County Investigators Say Drone Video Led To Arrest of Known Drug Dealer

It's an unusual tool in the fight against crime. Iredell County's Sheriff says they used drones to help them catch a drug dealer. Investigators had their eye on James Morrison, better known as Faron.

Mecklenburg Co. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting LGBTQ Protections

Mecklenburg County leaders are encouraging local cities to pass protections for the LGBTQ community. Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in support of new non-discriminations ordinances.

Wind Chill Explained

During the winter months, you may hear meteorologists refer to wind chill or the "feels like temperature" - this is when the actual air temperature feels even colder due to the wind. Our bodies lose heat through convection, but when…

North Carolina Stops Issuing Confederate License Plates

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is no longer issuing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag, according to a statement.

Deadly House Fire Kills 9 Year Old Boy And 63 Year Old Woman

CFD: Grandmother, 9-Year-Old Child Die After Massive East Charlotte House Fire

Firefighters are investigating a massive east Charlotte house fire after a 62-year-old woman and 9-year-old child died early Monday morning, the Charlotte Fire Department said.

Mecklenburg Co. Commissioners Will Consider Resolution on LGBTQ Protections

Tuesday night, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will weigh-in on a push for protections for the LGBTQ community. It comes after the end of a nearly four year ban on new local non-discrimination ordinances.

CMPD: 29-Year-Old Man Arrested, Charged In South Charlotte Homicide Case

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a 29-year-old man with murder in a south Charlotte homicide case that happened Friday afternoon after the victim died from apparent trauma.

Union County Woman Says $4 Million Prize Is A ‘Dream Come True’

For Cheryl Ratliff of Wingate, winning a $4 million top prize on a $10,000 Loaded scratch-off fulfilled a life-long dream and will help set her family up for the future.

Statesville Women Win Record $150,000 Keno Lottery Prize In Iredell County

The largest Keno win to date of $150,000 goes to Bonnie Curtis and Erin Blankenship of Statesville.

Novant Health And New Hanover Regional Medical Center Celebrate Beginning Of Partnership

Today, Novant Health and New Hanover Regional Medical Center are celebrating the beginning of their partnership. The two North Carolina not-for-profit health systems have come together after more than a year of public evaluation of how NHRMC could best meet the needs of the growing region.