NC's first Whataburger set to open in Gastonia in two weeks
The first Whataburger restaurant in North Carolina will open on May 29th in Gastonia.
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University City Partners announces its second annual Juneteenth Art Fest: A celebration of creativity, culture, and community
Following an exceptional inaugural event, University City PartnersΒ announces its second annual Juneteenth Art Fest, celebrating art, activism, and African American emancipation.
Three charged after police break up meth trafficking ring in Gaston Co.
Police say they have broken up a major meth trafficking operation in Gaston County. Three suspects face more than 30 charges.
Dick's Sporting Goods to buy struggling shoe chain Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Dickβs Sporting Goods is buying the struggling footwear chain Foot Locker for about $2.4 billion, the second buyout of a major footwear company in as many weeks as business leaders struggle with uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trumpβs tariffs.
Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales
Walmartβs first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.
Carolina Panthers schedule is out, team opens 2025 season on the road
Their first regular season game is September 7th on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their first home game is September 21st against the Atlanta Falcons.
ICE contradicts local school principal, says arrest was not made near CMS school
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement issued a statement to WCCB on Wednesday about an arrest that upset parents at a local school. Officers arrested Adrian Ojeda-Calvillo Monday near his home in east Charlotte.
DoorDash launches drone deliveries in southeast Charlotte
Charlotte residents can expect to see more drones flying through the sky after DoorDash launched drone delivery Wednesday.
Serial flasher? Man arrested for second indecent exposure in South End
Does South End have a serial flasher? It's a question worth asking after a man was arrested for the second time in the last three weeks for indecent exposure.
Matthews' Town Manager to resign in June
The Town of Matthews announced the resignation of its Town Manager Becky Hawke on Wednesday.
Ford recalls nearly 274,000 vehicles over brake issue
Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs across the U.S. due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.
DoorDash Launched First-Ever Flying Drone Food Delivery in Charlotte
DoorDash has partnered with Wing to deliver food from local restaurants by drone in Charlotte.
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year but remain above prepandemic levels
An estimated 80,000 people died from overdoses last year in the US, a 27% drop from 2023.
EPA plans to drop limits on some 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water.
ICE agents detain man near East Charlotte school
Immigration Customs Enforcement agents detained a man while he was on the way to drop off his student at Charlotte East Language Academy Tuesday morning.Β
UPDATE: Arrest report shows owner of Dilworth house that exploded is charged with arson
The owner of a Dilworth home that exploded during a fire has been arrested in Chicago. Charlotte fire determined a fire at the home on Lombardy Circle on May 2nd had been intentionally set.
UPDATE: Man accused of killing Waxhaw woman in SC remains in jail after no bond set
A South Carolina man charged with the murder of a woman from Waxhaw remains locked up without bond. Alexander Dickey faced a Municipal Court judge in Columbia on Tuesday. During the hearing, the judge decided not to set bond, and referred the case to Circuit Court.
USDA serves up food safety guidelines for your summer cookout
As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the U.S. Department of Agricultureβs (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shares some tips to keep your celebrations safe.
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