Swimmer Dies After Being Found In Mooresville Lake
A South Carolina woman died after she was was pulled from a lake on a college campus, school officials said.
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AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Face Downward Trend As Crude Oil Drops To Lowest Price Since May
Crude oil prices saw a substantial decline of $5/bbl on the week as gas prices in the Carolinas see a downward trend that could spell good news for motorists.
Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Postponed Until 2022
Blumenthal Performing Arts and Charlotte Center City Partners announced Monday that the Charlotte SHOUT! festival has been postponed.
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Officials Update Mask Mandate To Include Public, Private And Parochial Schools
Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte announced Monday that they have updated their mask mandate to clarify that face coverings will be required at all schools and businesses in all indoor public places.
Body Of Missing Woman Found In High Rock Lake By Boater
The body of a Davidson County woman who had been reported missing has been found in a North Carolina lake, a sheriffβs office said.
Flags Ordered To Half-Staff To Honor Salisbury Veteran
Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered American and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor a military veteran killed in Korea in 1950.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Are Bringing Adoptable Pets Back To SouthPark Mall
CMPD AC&C is bringing back the adoptable pets to SouthPark Mall after being on hiatus from in-person events due to COVID-19 restrictions. The next adoptable pets showcase will take place on Black Friday from 11 AM - 3 PM where the organization will be debuting its AC&C Mobile Adoption & Rescue Unit.
Novant Health Hospitals Update Visitor Restrictions
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our communities, Novant Health is adjusting its visitor restrictions. As of Tuesday, Aug. 24, all patients except those with COVID-19 or who are patients under investigation for COVID-19, may have one overnight visitor.
Charlotte Motor Speedwayβs Fourth Annual Day of Service Supports Wings of Eagles Ranch
Charlotte Motor Speedway employees took part in their fourth annual Day of Service at Wings of Eagles Ranch on Friday. This year's event saw volunteers spreading mulch, pressure washing, weed eating and rebuilding the landing deck for the nonprofit's zipline.
Scott Clark Auto Group Partners With Charlotte-Mecklenburg & Union County Schools To Launch Trade Internship Program
The Scott Clark Accelerator for Leadership and Education (SCALE) internship program will focus on educating students from all backgrounds on the automotive industry and will accept applicants for automotive technician and social media marketing opportunities.
5 Dead In Historic Flooding In Western North Carolina
More than 225 searchers have been deployed in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred in Haywood County.
Western Carolina University Asst. Football Coach Dies of COVID Complications
An assistant football coach at Western Carolina University has died of COVID complications. John Peacock was an offensive line coach for the Catamounts. His fiancΓ© posted on Facebook that he passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed last Saturday.
New Covid Metrics Painting A Grim Picture In Mecklenburg County
Covid cases and hospitalizations are all increasing with a 13.2% positivity rate.
Inspectors Cite Food Safety Violations at Mecklenburg County Jail
The Mecklenburg County Detention Center - Central Kitchen received a "B" grade during a recent food establishment inspection. It's the first time in nearly a decade that the jail kitchen has gotten a low grade, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
Celebrate Pride with The Vanity House and Stars of RuPaul's Drag Race
If you're looking to celebrate all things Pride, The Vanity House is proud to bring reigning RuPaul's Drag Race stars, Morgan McMichaels, Kylie Sonique Love, and Jaidynn Diore Fierce for a mini pride-fest the weekend of August 20th.Β
New Globally-Inspired Restaurant, Mariposa, Coming to Uptown Charlotte
Mother Earth Group is pleased to announce its newest restaurant, Mariposa, will open in September 2021 at the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte. Mariposa, Spanish for butterfly, will be a multicultural culinaria, representing an evolution for both the restaurant space and creator Jill Marcus.
Cleveland County Man Charged With Two Felonies After Claiming To Have Bomb Near Capitol
The Cleveland County man who claimed to have bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement, ending an hourslong standoff on Thursday.Β He has been charged with two felonies.
North Carolina Jobless Rate Inches Closer To Pre-Pandemic Level
North Carolinaβs unemployment rate fell for the 10th consecutive month in July, the state Commerce Department reported on Friday, inching the percentage ever closer to pre-pandemic levels.
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