Holiday Scratch-Off Tradition Brings $100,000 Gift To Gaston County Man
A family tradition of playing scratch-off tickets during the holidays delivered a gift of $100,000 to Joshua Brackett of Stanley.
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Gaston County Health Officials Announce A COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Residents 75 And Older
Beginning Friday, January 8th health officials say Gaston County residents 75-years-old or older are invited to get vaccinated for coronavirus at a clinic located at the Gastonia Farmer's Market.
Pet Food Sold In The Carolinas Recalled Due To High Levels Of Aflatoxin Which Has Killed Several Dogs
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or let their dogs or cats consume certain lot codes and types of Sportmix brand dog and cat foods due to high levels of aflatoxin found in the products during testing.
Detectives Charge Homeowner, Several Teenagers Under Arrest Following A Home Invasion In Alexander County
A homeowner has been charged for discharging his firearm into an occupied vehicle, and three teens are facing burglary charges after officers say they forced their way into a home in Taylorsville demanding money and other items.
Detectives Investigate A Credit Card Skimmer Operation In Burke County
Detectives with the Burke County Sheriff's Office say they are investigating several cases where it is believed a credit card skimmer was used to compromise credit and debit cards in the Rutherford College area.
CMPD: Detectives Classify The Homicide Of A 16-Year-Old In South Charlotte As Justified
Detectives with CMPD say the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Vontairius Doster in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Deputies: Alexander County Man Arrested For Impersonating An Officer
Deputies say 38-year-old Timothy Stafford of Bethlehem, N.C. is under arrest for impersonating a police officer.
Mecklenburg County Health Officials Urge Everyone Over 75 To Get Vaccinated When Possible
Officials with Mecklenburg County Public Health, Atrium Health, Novant Health, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management say they jointly support everyone over the age of 75 in getting the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it becomes available to them.
Uptown Charlotte Goes Purple On NYE To Symbolize The End Of A Turbulent Year And Encourage Hope For 2021
City of Charlotte officials say the Uptown skyline will light up purple on New Year's Eve to symbolize the end of a turbulent year and encourage hope for 2021.
Union County Detention Officer Exposed To Fentanyl While Processing Mail
Jail officials say while two Union County Sheriff's Detention Officers were processing inmate mail on Tuesday, December 29th, one officer was exposed to Fentanyl when they accidentally inhaled a powdery substance inside a Christmas card addressed to an inmate.
Union County Public Schools Move To Remote Learning January 4th To January 8th
Officials with the Board of Education say they voted in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, December 30th to move all Union County Public Schools to Plan C starting January 4th.
Edge: Tracking Covid On Your Smart Phones
Countries may soon require visitors to have a Covid passport on their phones and test negative before entering the country.
Local Therapist Finding Relief For Her Business From Barstool Sports
David Portnoy's relief fund will cover her massive expenses from COVID.
Local Healthcare Providers Work To Combat Vaccination Hesitation
Local healthcare providers are making a push to encourage vaccination and quell fears about the process; especially in minority communities that have a long history of distrust in the medical industry.
N.C. Troopers Investigate A 3-Vehicle Collision In Iredell County
Troopers say they responded to a three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 West where four individuals received injuries and one man was charged for failing to maintain lane control on December 30th around 11 a.m.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Needs Community Help To Reach 90% Save Rate Adoption Goal For 2020
CMPD Animal Care and Control is 133 adoptions away from reaching its overall goal of 900 adoptions and achieving a 90% save rate for 2020. Learn how you can help them reach this goal!
Grand Re-Opening Of Harris Teeter Store In Charlotte, N.C.
Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers back to its Park Road Shopping Center location on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. as the company celebrates its grand re-opening.
Governor Roy Cooper Provides A COVID-19 Update For North Carolina
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper provides a coronavirus update for the state touching on vaccination efforts.
