Some North Carolina Voters Mistakenly Get 2 Absentee Ballots
A mixup with the first absentee ballots sent in North Carolina caused some voters to receive two identical ballots for the November general election, according to election officials.
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Grifols' Nationwide Plasma Donor Recruitment Campaign
Grifols, a global healthcare company and recognized leader in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines has launched its multi-channel, nationwide plasma donor recruitment campaign to raise awareness about the importance of plasma donation.
CMPD Aligns It's Response To Resistance Policy With Campaign Zero's "8 Can't-Wait"
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department says they officially meet all eight requirements of the "8 Can't Wait" initiative, a campaign to change the way law enforcement responds to resistance.
Speedway Drive-In Concert Series Adds Second Night, Featuring Country Music Stars Chris Janson, Mitchell Tenpenny on September 26th
Singer-songwriter Chris Janson will take the stage alongside rising star Mitchell Tenpenny on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of back-to-back nights of live music at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Sept. 25-26 Speedway Drive-In Concert Series.
October 8th-10th Circle K Speed Street Postponed To May 2021
Organizers for Circle K Speed Street announced that the Uptown street festival celebrating Charlotte Motor Speedway race week will be postponed until May 27-29, 2021, due to continued restrictions on public gatherings surrounding the ongoing pandemic.
Heavy Rain, Flooding Threat for the Carolinas
Heavy rain, flash flood threat for the Carolinas from Sally.
Racoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Southwest Charlotte
A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Delshire Lane in southwest Charlotte after a racoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
CMPD: 27-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder After Gunshot Victim Arrived At Hospital
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 27-year-old man with murder after a victim arrived at a local hospital with a fatal gunshot wound.
Hurricane Sally Latest Update and Potential Impacts
NOAA Hurricane Hunters find Sally has rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane. Get the latest information here.
Public Can Weigh-In on Ambitious CATS Silver Line Light Rail Project
Starting this week, you can weigh-in on the latest plans for the CATS Silver Line. The ambitious light rail project would run from Belmont, through Uptown Charlotte, extending into Matthews and possibly Union County.
49ers Lose Starting QB In Season Opener
Starting QB Chris Reynolds Out Indefinitely With Upper Body Injury.
Charlotte Family Asking Community For Help Tracking Down Beloved Grandmother's Killer
A Charlotte family is hopeful police are closer to finding their loved one's killer.
Authorities Spraying Area Near Marshall Street And E. Black Street After Rock Hill Citizen Contracts West Nile Virus
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) recently alerted York County Emergency Management about a confirmed case of West Nile virus in a Rock Hill citizen.
Duke Energy Lowering Lakes To Prepare For Heavy Rainfall From Hurricane Sally
Heavy rain from Hurricane Sally is forecast across the Carolinas this week, which will result in higher lake and river levels across the Nantahala, Catawba, Yadkin and Keowee-Toxaway river basins. To prepare for the storm, Duke Energy is lowering lake levels by aggressively moving water through these river systems.
Cleveland County Man ‘Surprised’ To Learn He Won $176,121 Cash 5 Jackpot
On Wednesday, William Brooks stopped to buy a single Cash 5 ticket and the next day found himself the winner of the $176,121 jackpot.
24-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured After Mint Hill Shooting
Mint Hill Police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot in front of a business Monday evening.
Panthers' Offense Shows Promise, Defense Needs Work
While the Carolina Panthers’ offense showed promise in the team’s 34-30 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, its young, inexperienced defense clearly has some work to do.
NC Senate Candidates Trade Accusations On Virus, Vaccine
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and Democrat Cal Cunningham battled over the government’s COVID-19 response and a future vaccine in a debate Monday, kicking up a notch a campaign that could determine the Senate’s control.
AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Continue To Decrease As Demand Plummets To Lowest Level In Nearly 12 Weeks
For the second straight week both North and South Carolina are among the nation’s top 10 least expensive markets with gasoline demand plummeting to its lowest level in almost three months.
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