Rowan County Woman Scores $1 Million Lottery Prize
Tabetha Church of Cleveland tried her luck on a $10 scratch-off and snagged a $1 million top prize.
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Mecklenburg County's Sexually Transmitted Infection Numbers Increased During COVID, While The Country's Went Down
In Mecklenburg Co, sexually transmitted infections β like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, increased by roughly 13% in 2020, according to the county health department. Nationwide however, the CDC says STI's took a downturn.
Two Suspects Arrested After Missing Rowan County Woman Found Dead
Police say the main suspects in this case, Brooke Griffin and Michael Banks, have been arrested and placed in custody of the Rowan County Sheriff's Office under a $100,000 secured bond each.
Diners Choose Cabarrus County 'Burger Madness' Competition Winner
The vote is out! After a month of trying 12 specialty burgers from local Cabarrus County restaurants, diners have voted The Candied G.O.A.T. Burger from Johnny Rodger's BBQ & Burgers as the most popular in the Cabarrus Burger Madness competition.Β
CMPD: South Charlotte Fatal Shooting Determined A JustifiedΒ Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old that occurred in south Charlotte back in February has been classified as a justified homicide.
At-Home COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available In Mecklenburg County
Health officials say residents who are currently homebound due to an ongoing physical or mental disease can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at home by completing a request form online here.
Food Lion To Donate 1,000 Meals For Every Hornets Dunk Made During April Games
Food Lion officials say through the month of April they will donate 1,000 meals for every dunk made by a Charlotte Hornets player in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
I-77 Southbound Bridge Closed In York County From May 6th-24th
Transit officials say Interstate 77 southbound bridge over the Catawba River in York County with be closed from May 6th to May 24th as repairs are being made for the bridge deck replacement.
Deputies: Man Arrested For Crimes Involving A Child, Weapons, And Drugs In Rowan County
Deputies with the Rowan County Sheriff's Office say 38-year-old John Leach is under arrest for crimes involving narcotics and weapons violations as well as previous charges for sex offenses with a child.
TedX Speaker And Comedian Michael McCreary To Perform Virtually At The Hickory Public Library
Officials with the Hickory Public Library say author, TedX speaker, and autistic comedian Michael McCreary will perform stand-up comedy through a Zoom meeting on April 20th starting at 6 p.m.
Pinwheels Placed Around Gaston County Bringing Awareness To Child Abuse Prevention Month
As April begins, so does Child Abuse Prevention Month and officials with The Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center say they are planning an awareness campaign complete with placing blue Mylar pinwheels outside buildings in Gaston County.
CMPD: Three Suspects Arrested Clearing Nearly A Dozen Larceny, Robbery Cases
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have cleared close to a dozen larceny and robbery cases across Charlotte and surrounding areas with the arrests of three suspects.
Woman Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Iredell County
Troopers say a woman died after she was hit by a vehicle early Thursday morning in Iredell County.Β The accident happened on NC 901 near Warren Bridge Road around 5:15am on April 1st.
UNC Chapel Hill: Hall Of Fame Coach Roy Williams Retiring
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced Thursday that Hall of Fame basketball coach Roy Williams is retiring after a 33-year career that includes three national championships.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Acting Out Studio
A taste of Hollywood in Charlotte. Acting Out Studio helps up-and-coming actors improve their craft to break into the biz. WCCB Charlotte's Alexandra Elich takes inside the award-winning studio in this week's Hidden Gems of Charlotte.
A Proposed Plan By Charlotte City Council Has Some Worried About Funding For Local Creative Work
For decades, public and private money, specifically for the arts, has been disbursed to artists, organizations, and cultural programs through the Arts & Science Council. Under Charlotte city council's proposed plan, it would create its own advisory board with an arts, and science coordinator that would distribute the funds instead.
CMPD Chief Holds Private Community Meeting After Child & Teens Shot in NW Charlotte
A community is calling for action after a seven-year-old girl was hit by a stray bullet in Northwest Charlotte. Two teens were also shot just blocks away.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces Nominees For 2021 Blumey Awards
Officials with the Blumenthal Performing Arts have announced the 2021 nominees competing for the best actor and best actress in this year's High School Musical Theater Awards, also known as The Blumey Awards, to be presented on PBS Charlotte Tuesday, May 25th at 8 p.m.
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