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Real Vintage Finds At The Rat's Nest In NoDa

If you are a secondhand shopper and looking for some real vintage finds, we suggest checking out the Rat's Nest in NoDa.

Metro Diner Celebrates National Fried Chicken & Waffle Day By Giving Out $5 Gift Cards

All fried chicken and waffle fans are invited to head on over to Metro Diner this Sunday and get a $5 gift card, after purchasing the dish, to use at your next visit.

Pandemic Set Off Deadly Rise In Speeding That Hasn't Stopped

Motorists put the pedal to the metal during the pandemic and police are worried as roads get busy with the final stretch of summer travel.

Mixed Bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics Comes To A Nuanced End

It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything.

Finally Feeling Like August

The cooler weather to kick off the month was nice, but it's back to basics from here.

Charlotte Boutique Celebrating Larger Women "You Gotta Be 2-Something To Do Something"

Owner of Juicy Body Goddess in Charlotte says her store is where fat girls go to get confidence because "you gotta be 2-something to do something."

Some In U.S. Getting COVID-19 Boosters Without FDA Approval

When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot.

Allyson Felix's 11th Olympic Medal Comes In U.S. 4x400 Relay

Allyson Felix won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, combining with her American teammates to finish the 4x400-meter relay in 3 minutes, 16.85 seconds for a runaway victory.

Increasing Activity In The Tropics

Increasing activity in the tropics as we inch closer to peak hurricane season.

Town Of Boone Declares State Of Emergency, Masks Required Indoors

The Town of Boone announced a State of Emergency on Friday, that includes an indoor mask mandate, as cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 are on the rise.

Pause On Student Loan Payments Extended Through January

The Biden administration on Friday announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that began at the start of the pandemic and was scheduled to expire next month. The Education Department said this will be the final extension.

Cases Of RSV On The Rise

A new warning for parents tonight...health care workers say cases of RSV are on the rise.

New Feature Added On Union County School Buses To Ensure Safety

Several Union County Public School buses are getting a makeover just in time for the upcoming school year. Officials say around 30 buses will have extended stop arms added to them to help keep students, bus drivers, and motorists safe.

Bird Is Rolling Out The World's Most Eco-Friendly Shared Scooter In Charlotte

Charlotte will be one the first cities in the U.S. to have access to Bird's newest fleet of eco-friendly shared scooters.

Iredell Health System Tightening Visitor Restrictions Over COVID-19 Concerns

Starting Friday, August 6th at 5 p.m., Iredell Health System is tightening visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital to help protect patients and staff from the rapidly spreading Delta variant of COVID-19.

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35-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Northwest Charlotte Hit-And-Run

A 35-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed in northwest Charlotte early Saturday morning sparking an investigation, according to police.

Two Catfish State Records Broken In North Carolina, 127 Pound Fish Caught!

Not one, but TWO N.C. catfish state records were broken within a week of one another in July.

Gov: SC Law ‘Very Clear’ In Banning School Mask Mandates

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said Friday that he sees a city-enforced school mask mandate - intended to cover children not eligible for the coronavirus vaccine - as a violation of state law.

CMPD: Juvenile Charged For Fatal South Charlotte Crash Involving Motorcycle

A juvenile has been charged after a south Charlotte crash involving a motorcycle Thursday night left a 22-year-old dead, according to police.

Michael Bublé Postpones Charlotte Tour Stop Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Michael Bublé is postponing 10 of his U.S. tour dates that were scheduled between August 13-28, which includes his stop in the Queen City, according to a news release. The announcement of the postponed dates are due to Michael’s concern over the rising number of coronavirus infections that continue to sweep America.

Blackhawk Hardware's New In-Store Slide Closed

Blackhawk Hardware's new in-store slide is currently closed as they work to identify an insurer that can offer adequate coverage to protect their customers from any unlikely injuries while going down it, according to store officials.