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.
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 sheriffβs 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 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 Pfizerβs 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 Speedwayβs 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.
Above Average Temps for Back to School Week
A hot and sticky week with better rain and storm chances beginning mid-week.
5 Dead In Historic Flooding In Western North Carolina
More than 225 searchers have been deployed in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred in Haywood County.
Summery, Sunny Days Ahead
We may be within a month of fall, but summer still snags the spotlight this week.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife Hospitalized After Testing Positive for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 79, and his wife, Jacqueline, 77, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday.
A Mostly Sunny And Hot Weekend
High pressure will keep most of us dry and hot through the weekend and into early next week.
Western Carolina University Asst. Football Coach Dies of COVID Complications
An assistant football coach at Western Carolina University has died of COVID complications. John Peacock was an offensive line coach for the Catamounts. His fiancΓ© posted on Facebook that he passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed last Saturday.
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Lancaster County Schools - 102 Positive Cases, 617 Quarantined
Officials with the Lancaster County School District say 30 staff members and 72 students have tested positive for COVID-19. Forty-two staff members and 575 students have been quarantined due to possible exposure.
Inspectors Cite Food Safety Violations at Mecklenburg County Jail
The Mecklenburg County Detention Center - Central Kitchen received a "B" grade during a recent food establishment inspection. It's the first time in nearly a decade that the jail kitchen has gotten a low grade, according to a sheriff's office spokesperson.
Rain Chances Ship Out, Heat Remains
A mainly stable air mass arrives this weekend, allowing sunny skies and toasty highs to prevail.
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