Baseball Returning to Truist Field on Friday, June 19
The Piedmont Pride of the Southern Collegiate Baseball League will play 18 baseball games at Truist Field starting with their home opener on Friday, June 19.
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Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital Named a “Best Children’s Hospital” for 13th Consecutive Year
For the 13th consecutive year, Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of the best places to care for children in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, the hospital received the most rankings in its history and remains the only children’s hospital in Charlotte to be given this distinction.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Proclaims June Pride Month
Governor Roy Cooper has declared this month as LGBTQ Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ communities and their fight for equality.
Statesville Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor For Possessing Child Porn
A Statesville man is facing ten counts of felony third degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.
Cabarrus County Sees Triple-Digit COVID-19 Increase In One Week
Officials with Cabarrus Health Alliance say there has been another COVID-19 related death in Cabarrus County in the last 24 hours. This brings the total of deaths to 27 in Cabarrus County.
NASCAR All-Star Race Moved From Charlotte To Bristol
In a NASCAR season marked by historical firsts, the 36th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race will move 159 miles northwest from Charlotte Motor Speedway to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile, Bristol Motor Speedway, for the first time.
Gov. Cooper Considering Making Masks Mandatory
North Carolina leaders are considering making masks mandatory as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and businesses reopen.
One Person Killed In Single-Car Crash On Queen City Drive In West Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say a man died after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.
Driver Charged After Woman Dies, Infant Seriously Injured In West Charlotte Crash
A driver is facing charges after a woman died and an infant was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle accident in west Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
Gaston County Woman Wins 'Supreme' $100,000 Lottery Prize
Martha Starnes of Gastonia took a chance on a $30 scratch-off ticket and ended up winning a $100,000 prize.
Police: Man Dies Several Days After Being Shot In Southeast Charlotte
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department say Ray McLean III died from the injuries he sustained in a shooting that happened on June 12th in southeast Charlotte.
Tanker Plows Through Spangler Hall At Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs Fire & Rescue says no one was injured after a tanker crashed through Spangler Hall on the campus of Gardner Webb University.
Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World
Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
CMPD Says 71-Year-Old Man With Cognitive Issues Found Safe
The CMPD says 71-year-old Henry Peterson has been located and is safe.
Rescue Crews Searching For Missing Boater On Lake Norman
Rescue crews in Iredell County are searching for a boater on Lake Norman, who went missing around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to reports.
Pedestrian Dies After Running In Front Of Vehicle In Northeast Charlotte
The CMPD says a pedestrian died after running in front of a vehicle in northeast Charlotte Friday night.
The Mother Of A Man Shot And Killed By A CMPD Officer Is Suing The City Of Charlotte And The Officer That Shot Him
Danquirs Franklin was killed in the Burger King parking lot on Beatties Ford Road in March 2019. The family only spoke to WCCB.
Jordan Talks To Hornets About Being Uncomfortable, Winning
Michael Jordan helped build the Chicago Bulls into a winner as a player. He’s desperate to do the same thing in Charlotte as the owner of the Hornets.
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