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Pennzoil AutoFair Fall Event Canceled
Charlotte Motor Speedway, in partnership with the Hornetβs Nest Region of the Antique Auto Club of America, has announced that the fall Pennzoil AutoFair, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, has been canceled amid the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucker Injured, Fire Trucks Damaged In Rowan County Crash
A truck driver was injured and three fire trucks were damaged after a collision on Interstate 85 in Rowan County, the N.C. State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Financial Technology Company to Expand Headquarters, Adding 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County
Retirement Clearinghouse, LLC (RCH), a leading national name in retirement plan services, will create 300 new jobs in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina Has First Reported SARS-CoV-2 Positive Case In Dog
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received its first reported case of a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 positive dog in North Carolina. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans.
Anson County Woman βStarted Screamingβ When She Saw $100,000 Prize
On Sunday, Lisa Smith of Polkton became the first winner of a $4,000,000 Gold Rush $100,000 prize.
Silgan Containers Expanding Operations in Lancaster County
Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County.
McMaster Wants Public Reporting Of Virus Cases In Schools
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on the state health department to report any COVID-19 cases among students and staff in public schools.
Anson County Man Sentenced To 13 Years On Child Pornography Charges
On Monday, Jeremy McQuage, 41, of Morven, N.C. was sentenced to 160 months in prison on child pornography charges.
AAA: Pump Prices Continue To Push Cheaper Across Carolinas
For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nationβs top 10 least expensive markets with pump prices continuing to push cheaper.
Apt Bible Passage At Catholic Mass Coincides With Earthquake
The Scripture quite literally came to life for several Catholic churches in North Carolina as a rare earthquake rattled portions of the state over the weekend.
Another Union Co. School Board Member Posts Questionable Memes, Etc. On Facebook
Another Union County school board member has been posting what critics call unprofessional, inappropriate memes and comments on his Facebook page.
5-Year-Old Injured After Shots Fired Into Home
Gunshots fired inside a Rock Hill home where five people were sleeping. A young child was injured, and police have no idea who would want to hurt this family.
Local Church Donates Food for COVID-19 Relief
A church in east Charlotte is helping people in need during the pandemic by handing out truckloads of food.
Mecklenburg County Parents, Teachers and Students Preparing for In-Person Pre-K
Learning for hundreds of Mecklenburg county Pre-K students will take place in-person.Β The MECK Pre-K program is county-funded and operates within four and five-star child care facilities. Itβs slated to begin on August 17th.
Scaled-Back Plans for RNC in Charlotte Becoming Clearer
We're now less than two weeks away from the scaled-down Republican National Convention in Charlotte. President Trump is not expected to attend, and COVID-19 testing and health protocols will take priority.
Transparency Concerns After Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Closed Because Of Positive COVID-19 Cases
As teachers return to those schools, they're calling for better communication from the district.
Police Make Major Drug Bust In Albemarle
Police say they found nearly 200 grams of opioids, 98 grams of marijuana, and over $3,000 in cash at a home in Albemarle.
Republican National Convention Designated 'No Drone Zone'
To ensure the safety of convention attendees and the residents of Charlotte, The U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announce a βNo Drone Zoneβ during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Charlotte, N.C., August 24, 2020.
