North Carolina News

Charlotte's Innovation Barn Now Open

The first-of-its-kind multipurpose building on Seigle Avenue is looking to revolutionize how Carolinians recycle and contribute to a circular economy. Did we mention it has wine and beer?

11 Methamphetamine Traffickers In Western North Carolina Ring Sentenced To Prison

Eleven members of a methamphetamine trafficking ring in Western North Carolina were sentenced to prison on Thursday, federal authorities say.

Cabarrus Health Alliance Launches Healthy, Affordable Take-Home Meals Program At Local Daycare Centers

Busy, working parents in Cabarrus County can now relax when it comes to planning dinner thanks to a new take-home meals program offered at three local daycare centers.

President Armbrister Gaston College Jcsu Connect Articulation Agreement

Gaston College Graduates To Have Direct-Entry Admission To Johnson C. Smith University Under New Agreement

Qualified Gaston College graduates will have direct-entry admission to Johnson C. Smith University thanks to an agreement the two schools entered into on August 5th.

Couple Wanted In Connection To Hickory Murder Arrested In Arizona After Being On The Run Since January

Investigators say Tangela and Eric Parker are back in Hickory in police custody after going on the run in January following the murder of Phelifia Marlow.

Gaston County Public Health Giving Out $100 Gift Cards As COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive

Health officials say anyone who gets their COVID-19 vaccine at Gaston County's Public Health Department can get a $100 gift card for their time.

Charlotte's Premier Comedy Festival Returns To Uptown This Fall

Get ready for a full week of laughs as the Queen City Comedy Experience returns to Uptown Charlotte this fall.

Taylor Hanson Named Recipient Of Charlotte Motor Speedway's First Jimmie Johnson Scholarship

Central Cabarrus High graduate Taylor Hanson received Charlotte Motor Speedway’s first Jimmie Johnson Scholarship. The scholarship program honors Johnson’s commitment to physical fitness and is presented annually to a deserving Cabarrus County high school senior with career pursuits in fitness, nutrition or exercise science.

NC College Students Must Get COVID Shot Or Be Tested Weekly

Tens of thousands of North Carolina college students will need to get a COVID-19 vaccine or be tested weekly, according the University of North Carolina System.

CMPD: Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting Of 33-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex has been classified as a justified homicide.

CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man in north Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

American Cancer Society Announces Gala Presenting Sponsor And Co-Chairs For Re-Imagine Charlotte

The American Cancer Society (ACS) of Western North Carolina and South Carolina is pleased to announce its annual gala, Re-Imagine Charlotte, has named Charlotte-based premier grocer Harris Teeter as the presenting sponsor.

Truist Field Set To Host Annual Chief's Cup Baseball Game On September 11th

Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, will host a special 20th Anniversary Tribute on September 11, 2021 thanks to the Salute to Heroes Foundation. The annual Chief’s Cup baseball game, which features the CMPD Blue Hornets against the CFD Blaze, will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th.