Iredell-Statesville High School Commencements Cancelled
Originally, Iredell-Statesville Schools planned to hold a commencement ceremony for each respective high school on August 1, 2020.
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Healthy Headlines: Novant Resumes Elective Surgeries With Additional Safety Measures During COVID-19 Crisis
Novant Health has resumed elective surgeries and has added additional safety measures during the COVID-19 crisis.
Judge Won’t Delay Order That Lets North Carolina Bowling Alleys Reopen
A North Carolina judge refused on Wednesday to delay enforcement of his ruling allowing dozen of bowling alleys to reopen in contradiction to Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping them shut to discourage COVID-19′s spread.
Lawsuit In Tribal Battle Over North Carolina Casino Project
A yearslong bid by the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation to build a casino and resort in North Carolina could stall once again following a lawsuit by North Carolina-based Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the latest development in a casino turf war between the two tribes.
Masks Now Required at Mecklenburg Co. Parks; Inside County Buildings
We're learning more about new mask mandates, now in place across much of Mecklenburg County. You must now wear a mask in county parks and other facilities, with some exceptions.
A CMS Teacher Battling COVID-19 Urges Remote Learning As President Trump Threatens To Cut Federal Funds From Schools That Won't Open
Now, the CDC is revising guidance on reopening schools.
Gun Purchase Permit Requests Skyrocket In Lincoln County, Officials Say Expect Delays In Approval Process
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received 1,268 requests for gun purchase permits through June 30, 2020 compared to 997 purchase permits issued during all of 2019.
Confederate Monument At Memorial Stadium Removed
A Confederate monument that was vandalized in 2015 has now been removed from Memorial Stadium.
Huntersville Man Charged With Four Counts Of First Degree Rape In Iredell County
A man from Huntersville is facing numerous felony charges following an investigation into several sexual assaults that happened in 2006, according to a news release.
2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist Set for July 9
The Charlotte Knights announce that the 2020 Charlotte Area High School Senior All-Star Classic presented by Truist will take place on Thursday, July 9 at Truist Field.
Encore Drive-In Nights Brings Blake Shelton & Guests To Charlotte Motor Speedway
Encore Drive-In Nights launches with an all new performance by Blake Shelton with very special guests Gwen Stefani & Trace Adkins at Charlotte Motor Speedway on July 25th.
CMPD: Fatal East Charlotte Shooting From March Now Classified As Justified Homicide
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have classified a fatal east Charlotte shooting from March 2020 as a justified homicide, police say.
Silver Alert Issued For 42-Year-Old Rowan County Woman
A Silver Alert has been issued for missing endangered 42-year-old Nenna Leshea Williford. She is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment, officials say.
Police: 23-Year-Old Man Charged In Deadly East Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 23-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal Monday morning east Charlotte shooting.
Auger & Auger’s Doghouse: Meet Butch
Butch is a 5-year-old dog who is fully grown and weighs around 30lbs. He is a Jack Russell/Terrier mix and is currently in the pre-adoption program at CMPD Animal Care & Control.
Charlotte MLS Announces Sergio Ruiz As Club's First-Ever Signing
Charlotte’s Major League Soccer team has announced the signing of its first-ever professional player, Spanish midfielder Sergio Ruiz.
N.C. Residents Won't Need A Doctor's Order For A COVID Test
North Carolina announced Tuesday that residents will no longer need a doctor’s referral to get a coronavirus test.
Union County High School To Change Its ‘Rebels’ Nickname
A high school in North Carolina will change its mascot and nickname. Parkwood High School outside of Charlotte will no longer be called the Rebels.
New Speedway Drive-In Movie Series Coming Wednesday Nights In July At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced a new summer drive-in movie series to entertain guests and highlight some classics of the silver screen.
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