House Passes Amendment to Regulate USNWC
The House passed an amendment on Tuesday that would allow the state to regulate the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
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New Legislation Could Amend Portions Of Controversial House Bill 2
Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives are working on legislation that could amend portions of the controversial House Bill 2.
North Carolina State Senator Indicted
A longtime North Carolina state senator has been indicted on charges of filing a false campaign finance report.
Where To See Fireworks In The Area This Weekend
Check out this list to find out where you can see some fireworks this holiday weekend.
Body Of Charlotte Man Found In Burke County
A Charlotte man's body was found in Morganton over the weekend and authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
Charlotte Ranked 'The Sweatiest City'
Honeywell Fans has released their 2016 list of "America's Sweatiest Cities."
Las Americas | A Celebration Of Indigenous Cultures
The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation presents Las Americas Saturday July 16th, 2016.
Gov. Push for County to Regulate Whitewater Center
CHARLOTTE, NC-- The Governor is pushing for the U.S. National Whitewater Center to undergo county regulation like public swimming pools. It comes after an 18-year-old contracted a brain-eating amoeba and died last week.…
Dozens Gather For Orlando Attack Vigil In Statesville
STATESVILLE, NC- Dozens of people gathered in Statesville tonight to remember the victims of the Orlando terror attack. Tevin Crosby was one of the 49 people who died inside the Pulse Nightclub on…
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CMPD Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Armed Robbery Suspects
Authorities are offering a reward for information regarding the armed robbery of a Cash America Pawn Shop.
Governor McCrory Cracks Down on Drunk Boating
Today, Governor Pat McCrory signed a new piece of legislation that will crack down on drunk boating.
WATCH LIVE: Health Officials Give Update After Brain-Eating Amoeba Found at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Mecklenburg County Health officials will provide an update after naegleria fowleri amoeba was found at the U.S. National Whitewater Center on Friday.
More Than 75 Bomb Threats Called into Burke & Catawba County Businesses
Investigators are trying to figure out who is responsible for calling in more than 75 bomb threats throughout Burke and Catawba counties.
Swimmer Cammile Adams Training Toward Olympic Goals
A fifth place finish in the 200-meter butterfly in London only made her hungrier to put her best foot forward for the 2016 games in Rio next month.
Police Arrest Suspect in Overnight Shooting At Bar In West Charlotte
CMPD is investigating a overnight shooting at Reba's Bar and Grill at 2240 Camp Greene St. in the Metro Division. Police say that the call for service came in approximately at 01:49 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Despite Amoeba Concerns, Officials Say Drowning is a Bigger Issue on Area Lakes & Rivers
Though almost always fatal if ingested through the nose, the amoeba strain found at the Whitewater Center is extremely rare. Officials say only two to three people die from it each year in the US.
Whitewater Center closes water features
CHARLOTTE, NC-- "We feel pretty uneasy at this point in time after being there all day," said Chicago visitor, Mark Abruzino. Tourists leaving the Whitewater Center Friday were shocked to hear the brain…
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