NASCAR Drivers Cautious Of COVID-19 As Playoffs Begin
NASCAR has decided it will not grant COVID-19 relief during the playoffs, meaning a positive coronavirus test will end a driverβs championship bid.
Local News
Panthers' Rhule Dealing With Eye Issue As Season Approaches
Panthers first-year head coach Matt Rhule said there is a reason why heβs been looking like βDarth Vaderβ recently at practice.
CATS Announces Service Impacts For Labor Day Weekend
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) announced that there will be various service impacts that riders will experience over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
North Carolina Kicks Off Mail Voting As Requests Spike
Mail balloting in the presidential election is set to begin Friday as North Carolina starts sending out more than 600,000 ballots to voters β responding to a massive spike in requests that has played out across the country as voters look for a safer way to cast ballots during the pandemic.
Two Dead After Statesville Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer
Two people were killed in a Statesville crash involving a tractor-trailer Thursday evening.
Hornets Fire Radio Broadcaster John Focke After Tweet With N-Word
The Charlotte Hornets have fired radio broadcaster John Focke following their investigation into his use of a racial slur in a tweet last month.
Ian Thomas Day-To-Day As Panthers Approach Cut Day
For the second day in a row Ian Thomas missed practice on Thursday.
Local People Say CMPD's Chemical Irritants Induced Menstrual Bleeding Hours After Exposure
What do tear gas and pepper spray really do to your body, besides make your eyes and lungs burn? Now, hear from local people who've stepped forward to share the personal, private impact the chemical irritants have had on their bodies. A warning: this story does include frank medical discussion.
North Carolina Developing A Plan On How To Distribute A Coronavirus Vaccine
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services received a letter from the federal government last week saying the state needs to make preparations for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Gaston County Launches "Gaston Saves" Initiative To Promote The Use Of Masks
Gaston County announces their media and marketing campaign "Gaston Saves," as an effort to get more people to wear face masks during the pandemic, according to a news release.
Hornets Venom GT Will Stream 24-Hour Event To Raise Funds For American Cancer Society
Hornets Venom GT, with Gamers vs. Cancer, say they will hold a 24-hour charity streaming event on Friday, September 4th to raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Panthers Owner Frustrated Over Not Having Fans At NFL Opener
Panthers owner David Tepper expressed frustration with government officials over not allowing fans in the stadium for the teamβs Sept. 13 home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.
YMCA Of Greater Charlotte Announces Reopening Of Indoor Fitness
Starting Saturday, September 5th the YMCA of Greater Charlotte says they will reopen their indoor facilities at select locations.
The Humane Society of Charlotte Welcomed 43 Dogs Due To The After-Effects Of Hurricane Laura
Prior to the effects of Hurricane Laura and Tropical Storm Marco, HSC took in 8 dogs from southern Mississippi. As the after-effects continue, another 44 animals arrive in Charlotte from Save A Pet in Dothan, Alabama.
Brewmaster's Internship: An Effort To Diversify The Local Craft Beer Industry
A local brewery offering a paid internship to an black person who wants to wants a future in the craft beer field.
Charlotte Local Music Venues Worry About Future Amid Coronavirus Closures
Music venues in Charlotte are facing an uncertain future amid continued coronavirus closures. They're trying to convince local leaders to provide them money from the Cares Act, so they can stay afloat.
County Restrictions On Alcohol Sales Will Align With Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Order On September 4th
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper extends the 11 p.m. curfew on the sale of alcohol until October 2nd in the new phase 2.5 "Safer at Home" order, according to a news release.
CMPD: Police Arrest A Juvenile Man For A Fatal Shooting In Front Of An Southeast Charlotte Residence
CMPD detectives arrest a 17-year-old man for the murder of Marcus Withers on June 10th, according to a news release.
Detectives Charge A Man For The Fatal Southwest Charlotte Shooting
CMPD detectives charged 23-year-old Dallas Dawkins for the murder of Rafael Reyes in a southwest Charlotte shooting on August 18th, according to a news release.
