Suspect Charged In Iredell County Fatal Hit & Run
A suspect has been charged in a fatal hit and run that happened in Iredell County over the weekend, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
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Quaker Oats: Aunt Jemima Image Will Be Removed And Brand Will Be Renamed Over 'Racial Stereotype'
Quaker says the logo is 'based on a racial stereotype.'
Gaston County Sees 312% Increase In COVID-19 Cases Between May 30th And June 12th
Between May 30 and June 12, Gaston County saw a 312% increase in positive tests. During that same period, the percentage of positive tests out of total tests increased from 5.14% to 11.17%.
More Airlines Move To Ban Booze On Flights To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
Flying is about to get a lot more sobering. Why airlines in the U.S. and across the globe are moving to remove alcohol from the menu.
Chester Mayor: 'Officers Involved In Deadly Shooting Should Be Fired'
Chester Mayor Wanda Stringfellow plans to recommend officers dismissal during Monday's council meeting
Troopers: Person Dies Several Days After Three-Vehicle Wreck In York County
Troopers say a person has died from the injuries they sustained in a three-vehicle wreck near Rock Hill.
Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Chester County
A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Chester on June 16th.
Donate Blood And Get Free COVID-19 Antibody Test At Carolina Place Mall On June 18th
Carolina Place Mall is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, June 18th from 11am-4pm with The Blood Connection, a community blood center. All blood donors will receive free COVID-19 antibody testing and a $10 VISA gift card.
Baseball Returning to Truist Field on Friday, June 19
The Piedmont Pride of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League will play 18 baseball games at Truist Field starting with their home opener on Friday, June 19.
President Trump Signs Executive Order On Police Reform
The order is expected to include a database to better track excessive use of force by officers
Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for 13th Consecutive Year
For the 13th consecutive year, Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of the best places to care for children in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, the hospital received the most rankings in its history and remains the only children’s hospital in Charlotte to be given this distinction.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June Pride Month
Governor Roy Cooper has declared this month as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ communities and their fight for equality.
Statesville Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor For Possessing Child Porn
A Statesville man is facing ten counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
Ross Stores, Inc. Expanding Distribution Operations In York County, Creating 700 New Jobs
Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and warehousing operations in York County. The company’s $68 million investment is projected to create 700 new jobs over a period of five years.
Cabarrus County Sees Triple-Digit COVID-19 Increase In One Week
Officials with Cabarrus Health Alliance say there has been another COVID-19 related death in Cabarrus County in the last 24 hours. This brings the total of deaths to 27 in Cabarrus County.
NASCAR All-Star Race Moved From Charlotte To Bristol
In a NASCAR season marked by historical firsts, the 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will move 159 miles northwest from Charlotte Motor Speedway to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the first time.
Gov. Cooper Considering Making Masks Mandatory
North Carolina leaders are considering making masks mandatory as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and businesses reopen.
One Person Killed In Single-Car Crash On Queen City Drive In West Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a man died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.
Driver Charged After Woman Dies, Infant Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Crash
A driver is facing charges after a woman died and an infant was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle accident in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
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