Charlotte Man Charged With Insider Trading
Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, says Eric Hill, 44, faces charges of insider trading.
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Jimmie Johnson Takes Paint The Wall Pink Event Virtual At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Looking ahead to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson will join representatives from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) at Charlotte Motor Speedway to ceremonially paint pit wall pink and honor breast cancer survivors on September 30th.
N.C. Supreme Court Rules Against The Death Penalty For 3 Racial Justice Act Cases
The North Carolina Supreme Court says three death row prisoners are being resentenced to life without parole, after they ruled their sentences as unconstitutionally under the state's Racial Justice Act.Β
Carolina Youth Coalition Receives $1 Million And Launches Scholarship Fund To Help Students Go To College
The Albemarle Foundation says they are donating $1 million, as well as launching the Smith Opportunity Scholarship Fund (SOS), to The Carolina Youth Coalition (CYC) to support youth in underserved communities in getting a higher education.
Charlotte Motor Speedway To Welcome Limited Fans When Bank Of America ROVALβ’ 400 Returns Oct. 11
NC Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that outdoor sports venues with a capacity of more than 10,000 can host events with fans up to seven percent of their capacity, beginning Oct. 2. The news opens the door for a limited number of fans to be part of the Bank of America ROVALβ’ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Atrium Health Celebrates Groundbreaking Of New State-Of-The-Art Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital
Atrium Health is celebrating a significant milestone in its rich history of caring for patients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region. Yesterday marked the official groundbreaking of the new Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation hospital, in Charlotte.
Mecklenburg County Officials Provide COVID-19 Update
Mecklenburg County officials held a press conference on September 25th to update the public on the county's COVID-19 response. County Manager Dena R. Diorio, Health Director Gibbie Harris, and other leaders spoke.
What We're Reading on National Comic Book Day
In honor of National Comic Book Day we checked in with our friends at Heroes Aren't Hard to Find for some recommendations.
Cash 5 Ticket Bought In Fayetteville Wins $1.2 Million Jackpot
A lucky Cash 5 ticket purchased at a Cumberland County convenience store scored the $1.2 million jackpot in Thursdayβs drawing.
Maddox Ritch's Mother Speaks Out Two Years After His Tragic Death
On September 22nd, 2018, Carrie Ritch got a devastating call from police. Her 6-year-old son was lost in a Gastonia park.
Charlotte Expands Eligibility For Food Service Recovery Program
Charlotte expands the eligibility requirements for the Food Service Recovery Program allowing small businesses more opportunities to receive the grant, according to a news release.
New Interactive Mural Connects Nature, Art History & Safety
Hopscotch your way across a bit of art history at artist Mike Wirth's new mural at the Metropolitan.Β The mural connects the nature of the nearby Sugar Creek, to the bustling Metropolitan shopping center, and dips into art history drawing inspiration from Claude Monet's "Water Lilies."
Lincolnton Police Charge A Man For The Murder Of A 13-Year-Old
Officers charged Matthew Combs, 18, with second degree murder after police say he shot and killed a 13-year-old in Lincolnton, N.C. on September 23rd, according to a news release.
Gastonia Police Say One Driver Dead After Collision
The Gastonia Police Department says the driver of a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Track, 39-year-old Kristen Townsend, died Wednesday, September 23rd after hitting another vehicle head-on.
When Fall Colors Peak Across the Carolinas
Check out a fall foliage interactive map, plus learn why leaves change color!
Growing Concern Over the Number of Children Shot in Charlotte This Year
There's growing concern over the number of children being shot in Charlotte. CMPD says there have been 49 shooting victims, under 18-years-old, so far this year.
Monroe Receives $425,000 Parks And Recreation Grant For Belk-Tonawanda Park Expansion
Governor Roy Cooper says the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is giving out nearly $5 million to fund 16 projects across the state, including $425,000 to the City of Monroe.
Troopers Find Missing Dog After Fatal Car Crash In Catawba County
Troopers say they found Sarah McKinney's 8-month old dog Zeus after a fatal collision on Monday, September 21st.
