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Teen Injured In Gastonia Shooting At Park, Investigation Underway

The Gastonia Police Department is investigating after a 17-year-old was shot and injured at a park Sunday evening.

CMPD: 28-Year-Old Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal West Charlotte Shooting

A 28-year-old woman has been charged with murder in the the deadly west Charlotte shooting that happened Saturday evening, according to police.

North Carolina Judges: More Felony Offenders Can Now Vote

Tens of thousands of North Carolina residents convicted of felonies but whose current punishments don’t include prison time can register to vote and cast ballots, a judicial panel declared Monday.

Charlotte Motor Speedway And Blue Cross NC Raise Nearly $30,000 In Drive-In To Drive Out Hunger Movie Series

This summer, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Blue Cross NC, along with the Speedway Children's Charities raised nearly $30,000 during their Drive-In to Drive Out Hunger summer movie series. Proceeds will support local efforts to improve food security for area families in need.

Swimmer Dies After Being Found In Mooresville Lake

A South Carolina woman died after she was was pulled from a lake on a college campus, school officials said.

AAA: Gas Prices In The Carolinas Face Downward Trend As Crude Oil Drops To Lowest Price Since May

Crude oil prices saw a substantial decline of $5/bbl on the week as gas prices in the Carolinas see a downward trend that could spell good news for motorists.

Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Postponed Until 2022

Blumenthal Performing Arts and Charlotte Center City Partners announced Monday that the Charlotte SHOUT! festival has been postponed.

Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Officials Update Mask Mandate To Include Public, Private And Parochial Schools

Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte announced Monday that they have updated their mask mandate to clarify that face coverings will be required at all schools and businesses in all indoor public places.

A Tangy Update To Clam, Corn Chowder

Sweet corn and briny clams could be the most classic of American pairings. Hundreds of years before Europeans arrived on New England shores, Native Americans created the clambake by digging pits in the sand to steam them with lobster. Add water and cream to the mix, and chowder would follow soon after.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

Body Of Missing Woman Found In High Rock Lake By Boater

The body of a Davidson County woman who had been reported missing has been found in a North Carolina lake, a sheriff’s office said.

Back To School: CMS Performing Arts Stage A Comeback

For performing arts, the show must go on but it will still look different as Covid-19 cases are on the rise.

Flags Lowered At Mount Holly Police Department In Honor Of Officer Tyler Herndon

Flags Ordered To Half-Staff To Honor Salisbury Veteran

Gov. Roy Cooper has ordered American and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor a military veteran killed in Korea in 1950.

US Regulators Give Full Approval To Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Are Bringing Adoptable Pets Back To SouthPark Mall

CMPD AC&C is bringing back the adoptable pets to SouthPark Mall after being on hiatus from in-person events due to COVID-19 restrictions. The next adoptable pets showcase will take place on Black Friday from 11 AM - 3 PM where the organization will be debuting its AC&C Mobile Adoption & Rescue Unit.

Novant Health Hospitals Update Visitor Restrictions

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our communities, Novant Health is adjusting its visitor restrictions. As of Tuesday, Aug. 24, all patients except those with COVID-19 or who are patients under investigation for COVID-19, may have one overnight visitor.

Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Fourth Annual Day of Service Supports Wings of Eagles Ranch

Charlotte Motor Speedway employees took part in their fourth annual Day of Service at Wings of Eagles Ranch on Friday. This year's event saw volunteers spreading mulch, pressure washing, weed eating and rebuilding the landing deck for the nonprofit's zipline.

Scott Clark Auto Group Partners With Charlotte-Mecklenburg & Union County Schools To Launch Trade Internship Program

The Scott Clark Accelerator for Leadership and Education (SCALE) internship program will focus on educating students from all backgrounds on the automotive industry and will accept applicants for automotive technician and social media marketing opportunities.