Victim In Fatal Mount Holly House Fire Identified As 17-Year-Old
The Mount Holly Police Department said that a teenager died in a house fire early Wednesday morning.
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Local Charlotte Brewery Giving Away Baby Trees In Honor Of Earth Day
Catawba Brewing Company in Charlotte will be giving away baby trees/seedlings in celebration of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
You'll want a literal "heads-up" for this one! The April Lyrids meteor shower peaks tonight, Wednesday, April 21 into the morning of the 22nd. While the peak is tonight, the annual meteor shower typically lasts from April 16 to April 25. At its peak, observers can usually see anywhere between 5-20 streaks per hour.
North Carolina Won’t Pass Bill To Ban Youth Trans Procedures
The office of North Carolina’s Republican Senate leader said on Tuesday the chamber won’t advance a controversial bill put forward this month by three GOP members that sought to limit medical treatments for transgender people under 21.
Carowinds To Welcome Back Season Passholders With Welcome Back Weekend Event May 15-16
Carowinds is welcoming back Season Passholders to experience its reopening before the general public with Welcome Back Weekend! The exclusive preview event will take place May 15th and 16th from 12-6 p.m.
CMPD Chief & Mayor Vi Lyles React To Chauvin Guilty Verdict
CMPD Chief Johnning Jennings says the department is committed to working on building trust with the community.
8-Month-Old Struck By Stray Bullet In Shelby
An 8-month-old baby girl was struck by a stray bullet Tuesday night in Shelby, sending her to the hospital, according to police.
Charlotte Leaders React To Chauvin's Guilty Verdict
Former Minneapolis Police Officer was found guilty in the death of George Floyd.
On the Road with James: Carolina Raptor Center
Located inside the Latta Preserve in Charlotte, NC, the Carolina Raptor Center is a vital resource for treating sick and injured birds who wouldn't otherwise survive in the wild.
CMPD: 28-Year-Old Shot, Killed In North Charlotte
A 28-year-old man was fatally shot in north Charlotte Tuesday night sparking a homicide investigation, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
On the Road with James: Tweetsie Railroad
We're off the road and on the rails this week at Tweetsie Railroad. All aboard!
CMS Expands Capacity for HS Playoff Games Following Parent Petition
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is expanding attendance capacity for high school football playoff games and other Spring sports. It comes after parents started a petition asking the district for the change.
7-Year-Old Dies After Being Shot By Uncle During Filming Of Rap Video In Gastonia
A 7-year-old girl has died from the injuries she suffered after being shot last week in Gastonia. A warrant stats that the child was shot by her uncle, Jeremy Lewis, while he was filming a rap video.
Mecklenburg County Public Health Presents COVID Vaccinations In The African American Community
Join Mecklenburg County Public Health on Thursday, April 29th at 4 PM for a Facebook Live round table discussion about COVID-19 vaccinations in the African American community.
Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available At Bojangles Coliseum Clinic
Mecklenburg County health officials announced Tuesday that the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Bojangles Coliseum will now be accepting walk-in vaccinations without an appointment starting this week.
Cash 5 Tickets Sold In Mecklenburg County Split Record-High $2.1 Million Jackpot
Monday’s Cash 5 drawing produced two winning tickets for players who purchased their tickets at Mecklenburg County convenience stores.
Legislature Inviting NC Gov. Cooper To Give Biennial Address
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will give his “State of the State” speech to a joint session of the General Assembly next week.
VP Harris Sits At Counter Where Greensboro Four Made History
Vice President Kamala Harris took a detour while visiting North Carolina on Monday to sit at the same lunch counter where four Black college students known as the Greensboro Four conducted a peaceful sit-in 61 years ago that became defining moment in the civil rights movement.
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