North Carolina News

Carolina Panthers To Open 2021 Season At Full Capacity

Carolina Panthers president Tom Glick announced Monday that Bank of America Stadium will open at full capacity for all events this year, including NFL and college games.

Storylines Abound Heading Into Charlotte Motor Speedway’s First-Ever NASCAR Triple-Header Coca-Cola 600 Weekend

With capacity restrictions lifted, tens of thousands of fans are expected at Charlotte Motor Speedway for an action-packed, first-ever triple-header Coca-Cola 600 weekend of racing.

Jay Leno And Kevin Eubanks To Serve As Grand Marshals For Coca-Cola 600; Christian McCaffrey Named Honorary Pace Car Driver

Jay Leno And Kevin Eubanks To Serve As Grand Marshals For Coca-Cola 600; Christian McCaffrey Named Honorary Pace Car Driver. The 62nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 will take place this Sunday, May 30 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Carowinds Boosts Starting Pay For 2021 Season To $15 Per Hour

Carowinds announced it has raised starting pay for seasonal workers to $15 per hour for the 2021 season. The park plans to hire 500 additional workers to meet anticipated guest demand for the 2021 season.

AAA: Carolinians Traveling For Memorial Day Will Pay Highest Gas Prices Since 2014

Although prices at the pump have stabilized, Carolinians hitting the road this week to celebrate the unofficial kick-off to summer will be met with the most expensive Memorial Day weekend gas prices since 2014.

CMPD: Man Charged In Fatal Northwest Charlotte Crash

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives arrested and charged Rico Spurlock, 45, on Sunday for his involvement in a fatal crash on April 22nd.

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Mecklenburg County Public Health Leaders Address Food Insecurity By Expanding Programs

Mecklenburg County Public Health is expanding programs to make fresh fruits and vegetables readily available to those in need this summer.

Comedian Tom Segura To Perform In Charlotte On January 14th

Comedian Tom Segura will take the stage at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte for his "I'm Coming Everywhere World Tour" on Friday, January 14th.

CMPD: 2 People Killed In Fatal West Charlotte Crash

Charlotte Mecklenburg detectives say both the driver and passenger of a Honda were killed early Saturday morning after crashing their car in west Charlotte.

Man Fatally Shot In Southwest Charlotte, Homicide Investigation Underway

Charlotte Mecklenburg detectives have identified 16-year-old Elijah Riggan as the gunshot victim in this case.

Bojangles Coliseum COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic To Remain Open Through June

Health officials say due to ongoing demand at Bojangles Coliseum, StarMed will continue to offer drive-thru COVID-19 vaccinations through the end of June.

Coming Soon: Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall in South End

Unique beers and exploratory cocktail recipes aren’t the only experimental elements on tap at Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall. The soon-to-open venue will host not only one food menu concept like a traditional restaurant, but multiple, offering guests a dynamic and diverse dining experience via three food stations each offering their own distinct cuisine.

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order Changing Requirements For Unemployment Benefits In N.C.

Governor Cooper says anyone claiming unemployment benefits in North Carolina will be required to fulfill new work search requirements beginning June 6th under his executive order.

Convicted Sex Offender Facing Over 20 Charges In Iredell County

A Mooresville man is facing over 20 charges after an investigation into a report concerning someone being in possession of child porn, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Charlotte Hornets And Food Lion Feeds Distributing 3,000 Backpacks For Children Facing Food Insecurity

The Charlotte Hornets and Official Hunger Relief Partner Food Lion Feeds are distributing 3,000 backpacks to local children facing food insecurity that include eight nutritious, ready-to-eat food items for weekends or holidays when school meals are not available.