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Tweetsie Railroad Welcomes Back Legendary Riders In The Sky

Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky are heading back to Tweetsie Railroad for two performances this Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th.

Charlotte Pride Festivities Kick Off This Weekend With Annual Interfaith Service

There is just one week left to go before the Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade returns to uptown after a two-year hiatus!

Lenoir Officers Attempt To Save Dogs Locked In Hot Car, Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty

Police have charged a Lenoir man with Felony Animal Cruelty after one of his two dogs died from being locked inside a hot car on Sunday. The other dog has since gone missing.

AP: Lawyer: Photos Of Kobe Bryant's Remains Shared 'For A Laugh'

A lawyer for the widow of Kobe Bryant told jurors that a “culture of callousness” led Los Angeles County deputies and firefighters to share photos of the remains of Kobe Bryant and other victims of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the Lakers star, his 13-year-old daughter, and seven others.

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Gaston County Reports 8th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022

A raccoon located in Gastonia, N.C. tested positive for rabies. This is the 8th confirmed rabies case in Gaston County in 2022.

Charlotte Man Celebrates $200,000 Lottery Win

Alex Contreras of Charlotte took a chance on a $5 scratch-off and won a $200,000 prize.

CMS Updates Board On Teacher Vacancies; Safety Concerns Ahead Of New School Year

Less than three weeks left until students return to the classroom in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The district continues to face several challenges including teacher vacancies and continued security concerns.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation’s New Competition Book Club Madness Pits Book Club Against Book Club To See Which One Will Claim The Top Honor

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation announces the first-ever competition for local book clubs — “Book Club Madness”. Through a series of friendly competitions, the Foundation hopes to promote literacy, engage the community, and inspire the incredible book club members in Mecklenburg County.

Gastonia Police Ask For Help Locating Missing 47-Year-Old Man

The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 47-year-old man.

Nominations Now Open For 2nd Annual Heart Of Charlotte Awards

Northeastern University in Charlotte announced on Tuesday that nominations are now open for the second annual Heart of Charlotte Awards.

Mecklenburg Co. Detention Center Officer Arrested And Fired

A Mecklenburg County Detention Center officer was arrested and fired on Tuesday for smuggling contraband to an inmate.

City Of Charlotte To Host Community Kick-Off Events For Arts And Culture Plan

In August, the city of Charlotte will host its first community events to officially launch public engagement efforts that will shape the Charlotte Arts and Culture Plan.

Axios Media Purchased By Cox Enterprises

It's an old and new media marriage: Axios Media, the digital news site known for its to-the-point blurbs on politics, tech and business, is being acquired by Cox Enterprises, the media conglomerate that owns the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Kelley Blue Book and major broadband internet services.