Did COVID-19 Stress, Uncertainty Stall Anti-Smoking Push?
A year after COVID-19 upended life for millions of Americans, there are troubling signs that the coronavirus may have also slowed progress against another deadly health threat: smoking.
Police: 1 Man Killed In Fatal Gastonia Shooting
Gastonia Police say they are investigating a shooting after a man was shot and killed early Sunday morning.
Eddie Murphy Inducted Into NAACP Image Awards Hall Of Fame
Eddie Murphy was inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame at the organizationβs show that highlighted works by entertainers and athletes of color.
Mint Museum Calling For Artists For 2nd Installment of "Coined In The South"
Mint Museum officials say they are calling on southeastern artists to send their work in for a chance to featured in the second installment of the "Coined in the South" art exhibition.
New York Lawmakers Agree To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers reached an agreement late Saturday to legalize recreational marijuana sales in New York.
Strong Storms Slide Through Saturday & Sunday
A robust rainmaking system will bring strong-to-severe thunderstorm chances through the weekend.
U.S. Waives FBI Checks On Caregivers At New Migrant Facilities
The Biden administration is not requiring FBI fingerprint background checks of caregivers at its rapidly expanding network of emergency sites to hold thousands of immigrant teenagers, alarming child welfare experts who say the waiver compromises safety.
Office Supply Stores Across The Nation Offering To Laminate COVID-19 Vaccine Cards For Free
Anyone worried about damaging their COVID-19 vaccination card can go get it laminated for free at office supply stores across the nation such as Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples.
Now Vaccinated, Older Adults Emerge From COVID Hibernation
Bill Griffin waited more than a year for this moment: Newly vaccinated, he embraced his 3-year-old granddaughter for the first time since the pandemic began.
Sycamore Brewing Holds Social Media Contest For One-Of-A-Kind Airstream Camper
Sycamore Brewing officials say submissions are now open until September 27th for their social media contest to win a one-of-a-kind Mountain Candy Airstream camper fully loaded with an outdoor package and a stocked beer fridge.
Troopers: 2 Dead After A Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision In Lincoln County
North Carolina Troopers say two people died and one person suffered life-threatening injuries after two vehicles collided head-on in Lincoln County on Friday.
Silver Alert Cancelled For 28-Year-Old Gaston County Man
At the request of the Gastonia Police Department the silver alert for 28-year-old Tyerese Craig has been cancelled.
Strong Storms Possible Over the Weekend
Stay WeatherWise through the weekend and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Beloved Children's Author Beverly Cleary Dies At 104
Beverly Cleary, the celebrated childrenβs author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through the likes of Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died. She was 104.
City Of Shelby Hosts Love Run 5K Benefiting Homelessness In Cleveland County
The City of Shelby will partner with iDaph events to host its first ever Love Run 5K on Friday, April 16th in support of the Cleveland County Rescue Mission (CCRM).
CMPD: Detectives Charge 17-Year-Old In Auto Crime Spree
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say a 17-year-old juvenile has been charged for a series of car robberies committed in the past five months in the Charlotte area.
Weekend Severe Weather Threat
Stay WeatherWise this weekend and have at least two ways to receive warnings.
Iredell County Police Arrest Serial Breaking And Entering Suspect
Iredell County Police say one man has been charged for his alleged involvement in several reported break-insΒ across western Iredell County.
Catawba Nation Opens 500 Slot Machines In "Pre-Launch" Of Its Kings Mountain CasinoΒ
The Catawba Nation announced it will fast-track the opening of the Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in Kings Mountain by opening a "pre-launch" facility this summer with 500 slot machines for guests to use.
Missing 14-Year-Old Salisbury Girl Found Safe, Reunited With Mother
Deputies say the missing 14-year-old from Salisbury, Aleah Gaultney, was located at her aunt's house in Anderson, South Carolina.Β
Mecklenburg County Woman Wins $258,376 Fast Play Jackpot
Kimberly Smith of Charlotte tried her luck on a Fast Play ticket and won herself a $258,376 jackpot.
Man Charged For Fatal Shooting At Northwest Charlotte Gas Station
Charlotte police have arrested and charged a man with murder after a 21-year-old was fatally shot at a northwest Charlotte gas station Wednesday night.
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