HEAT ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of the Carolinas
With oppressive heat and humidity dominating Friday, there is a Heat Advisory in effect for a portion of the WCCB Charlotte area.
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Make Your Own Marbleized Wine Glass With The Catawba County Library
Sign up to make your own marbleized wine glass on August 4th with the Catawba County library's latest adult STEAM workshop.
Cooling Stations Open In Mecklenburg County As Residents Battle Extreme Heat
As temperatures continue to rise, community leaders are coming together to open all cooling stations in Mecklenburg County to help residents beat the heat.
Justified Homicide: Man Will Not Be Charged For Fatal Shooting On Delta Lake Drive In East Charlotte
Detectives with CMPD say the shooting death of 18-year-old Milton Howard on Delta Lake Drive in east Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide. The man, claiming to be the shooter, took to Facebook Live, saying he shot the teen because he tried to rob him.
Pinky's Westside Grill In Charlotte To Raise Prices In Order To Stay Open
Owner of Pinky's Westside Grill in Charlotte, Greg Auten, took to Facebook Live on Thursday to say prices at the restaurant are going up. Auten says this price increase comes as a lot of items they receive from other countries are unavailable or hard to come by.
CMPD: Fatal South Charlotte Stabbing Of 69-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal stabbing of 69-year-old Calvin Hilton in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Panthers’ McCaffrey Still Confident After Injury-Marred 2020
A year ago, Christian McCaffrey said he would choose himself if he had the top pick in a fantasy football draft. That move wouldn’t have worked out too well.
Panthers Expecting Great Things From 'Different Breed' Burns
The gray wristband on Brian Burns’ left arm reads “different breed.” The Carolina Panthers believe their 6-foot-5, 250-pound edge rusher has the potential to be just that and more entering his third NFL season.
Man Charged With Murder After Fatal East Charlotte Shooting Of 18-Year-Old
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have charged a 19-year-old man for an east Charlotte shooting that left an 18-year-old dead in early July.
CMS Superintendent Earnest Winston Sends Mask Recommendation To Board Of Education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' Superintendent Earnest Winston sent a memorandum to the Board of Education recommending all students, staff, volunteers, and visitors inside CMS facilities to wear masks for the 2021-2022 school year.
Rural SC Counties Worry Redistricting Will Curb Their Power
South Carolina’s rapid growth isn’t happening in rural areas, and people who live outside places like Greenville, Myrtle Beach and the state’s suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina, are worried this year’s redistricting is going to take away more of their dwindling power.
Meck Co. Health Leaders Urge Indoor Masking, Even for the Vaccinated
Mecklenburg County health leaders are urging everyone to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status. It comes amid a rise in "breakthrough" cases among those fully vaccinated.
Police: Skeletal Remains Of Missing 78-Year-Old Man Found In Northwest Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say on Wednesday they located the skeletal remains of a human body on Lasalle Street. The victim has been identified as 78-year-old David Crawford, who authorities say went missing in 2020.
Charlotte Woman Uses Dog's GPS Collar To Find & Destroy Yellow Jacket Nest
A Charlotte woman used her dog's GPS collar to pinpoint a yellow jackets nest's location and get it destroyed after a frightening encounter.
Deputies: 2 Bodies Found After Home In Troutman, N.C. Goes Up In Flames
Two people were found dead after a home in Iredell County went up in flames on Tuesday, deputies say.
3rd Annual Light Up The Night 5K On August 6th Raises Money To Combat Homelessness In Asheville
The 3rd Annual Light Up the Night 5K is set to take place on Friday, August 6th in-person at Carrier Park in Asheville. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Western Carolina Rescue Ministries, which exists to serve the homeless, poor, and addicted populations of Western North Carolina.
Air Quality Alert - Hazy Skies Return to the Carolinas
Hazy skies are building back into the Carolinas. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for high levels of ground ozone across portions of the WCCB area.
North Carolina Requiring State Health Workers To Get Vaccine
North Carolina’s health department will require workers, volunteers and others at 14 state-run health care facilities to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Sept. 30 unless they qualify for a medical or religious exemption, according to a memo.
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