North Carolina News

On the Road with James: Southern Grace Distilleries

James goes to the clink for a drink this week!

Hottest Temperatures in Two Years Knocking on Our Door

Millions of Americans are under heat alerts with high heat building across the Carolinas.

One Killed, Another Seriously Injured After South Charlotte Train, Truck Crash

A pickup truck driver was killed and his passenger was seriously injured after a crash with a Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Light Rail train in south Charlotte Monday night.

Panthers’ Darnold Sheds Mask, Won’t Discuss Vaccination

Sam Darnold wasn’t willing to divulge whether he’s been vaccinated against the coronavirus as the Carolina Panthers reported to training camp.

Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $100,000 Cash 5 Jackpot

Leigh Ham of Charlotte tried her luck on a Cash 5 ticket and won a $100,000 jackpot.

Police: 32-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Gastonia

A 32-year-old man was fatally shot Monday night in Gastonia, sparking a homicide investigation, according to Gastonia Police Department.

Four Men Behind Bars, Charged In Murder Of 13-Year-Old Monroe Girl

Loyalti Allah was sitting at a picnic table in her neighborhood, waiting to eat, when she was gunned down. Her family and friends are mourning the young girl who they say stood out.

Over a Months Worth of Rain For Some in Just 3 Hours

Over a months worth of rain fell across portions of the WCCB area on Monday.

Charlotte Hornets To Distribute 10,000 Basketballs To Local Youth Through New Bee-Ball For All Program

The Charlotte Hornets have launched a new initiative entitled “Bee-Ball for All,” in which the organization will distribute 10,000 free basketballs to children ages 5-17 in the Charlotte community. The basketballs, which feature a unique “Bee-Ball for All” logo, are intended to spread a love for the game of basketball among local youth.

COVID-19 Surging As North Carolina Set To Ease Restrictions

The number of North Carolinians in the hospital due to COVID-19 has doubled in the last two weeks, the 14-day rolling average of new daily cases has increased by nearly 200% and the share of tests coming back positive is at its highest level in more than five months.

AAA: Carolina Gas Prices Dip As Crude Oil Prices See Dramatic Fluctuation

Motorists saw some positive change at the pump on the week with gas prices in the Carolinas declining, as U.S. gasoline demand remained relatively flat and crude oil prices began to fluctuate.

Mecklenburg County Public Health Announces Plans To Vaccinate All Health Department Staff Against COVID-19

The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department announced Monday that all of their employees will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Aug. 2, 2021, and must show proof of vaccination by Sept. 7, 2021. 

Help Saveth A Life At 5th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive

The American Red Cross and Carolina Renaissance Festival invite thy noble donors to roll up a sleeve and travel back in time at the fifth annual Carolina Renaissance Festival Blood Drive on Sunday, August 1, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Comfort Suites Lake Norman.