UNC Charlotte Sequencing Lab Detects Covid-19 Variants
A team of doctors in UNC Charlotte's Dept of Bioinformatics and Genomics detected cases of the Delta Variant in Mecklenburg County.
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CMPD Animal Care & Control Hosts "Pawlympics" For Adoptable Dogs
Get ready for the dog Olympics or "Pawlympics," because CMPD Animal Care & Control is hosting their very own Hot Summer Games in hopes of finding forever homes for some amazing pups on Friday, July 23rd.
NEW: Smartphone Emergency Alert Update
New smartphone weather emergency alert to begin July 28th.
6 N.C. Health Systems Requiring COVID Vaccination For Employees
Six North Carolina health systems announced on Thursday that they will be among the first in the state to require their employees to get vaccinated for COVID.
Stop For Soda In Charlotte Scores Alleghany County Man $100,000 Powerball Prize
While running a quick errand after dinner, Johnny Miller of Sparta decided to try his luck on a Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize.
Harmony Man Charged With 18 Counts Of Sex Offense With Child
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Iredell County Wednesday for the accused sexual assault of a juvenile.
Gas Line Severed In Caldwell County, Nearby Residents Should 'Shelter In Place'
A main gas line has been severed in the Hudson area of Caldwell County, according to county officials.
Partial Gaston County Animal Shelter Closure Due To Ringworm Outbreak
The Gaston County Police Animal Shelter will have a partial shutdown due to a ringworm virus outbreak among their cat population.
AG Stein: NC’s Share Of Opioid Settlement Could Be $750M
The state of North Carolina and scores of local governments could receive $750 million combined from a $26 billion proposed national settlement with several opioid producers, Attorney General Josh Stein’s office said.
The Rolling Stones Return To Charlotte For 'No Filter' Tour
The Rolling Stones will bring their "No Filter" tour to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on September 30th.
Cherry Neighborhood Residents Concerned About Proposed 28 Story Tower
Neighbors and some city leaders are raising concerns about a proposed 28 story tower in the Cherry neighborhood. A developer wants to build it on two acres along South Kings Drive, between East 3rd and East 4th Streets.
NC Health Officials Say Students K-8 & Teachers Should Wear Masks In The Classroom
Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper announced the statewide mask mandate would expire at the end of the month. But new guidance from the state strongly recommends school districts require masks for students and teachers in kindergarten through eighth grade.
Charlotte Women Seek Justice Two Years After 'Vicious' Murder Of Older Sister
61-year-old Jennifer Banner was found dead near a west Charlotte strip mall.
Officers Seize Over 6 Pounds Of Cocaine At Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over six pounds of cocaine at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport from a man attempting to smuggle the drugs into the United States.
Gov. Cooper Moves To End North Carolina's Statewide Mask Mandate
North Carolina health officials and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that they will eliminate the statewide mask mandate and ease masking requirements in schools.
Police: 18-Year-Old Employee & Juvenile Charged In Armed Robbery Of Gaston County 7-Eleven
Dallas Police have arrested an 18-year-old 7-Eleven employee and a juvenile for their involvement in an armed robbery of the convenience store in Gaston County.
Silver Alert Issued For Missing 76-Year-Old Harrisburg Man
A Sliver Alert has been issued for missing, endangered 76-year-old Ruben Edgar Gregory Jr. from Cabarrus County.
Novant Health Presents Welcome Back Fest Charlotte On July 24th
Either get vaccinated for COVID or get rewarded for already being vaccinated at Welcome Back Fest in Charlotte presented by Novant Health on Saturday, July 24th.
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