Swiss Approve Same-Sex Marriage By Wide Margin In Referendum
Switzerland voted by a wide margin to allow same-sex couples to marry in a referendum on Sunday, bringing the Alpine nation into line with many others in western Europe.
At Least 3 Dead In Amtrak Train Derailment In Montana
At least three people were killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in north-central Montana, toppling several cars onto their sides, authorities said.
Deputies Investigate Deadly Skydiving Accident in Chester Co.
Deputies are investigating a deadly skydiving accident in Chester County. Investigators say an elderly man, who was an experienced jumper, had a fatal accident near Skydive Carolina, just after 12:30 on Saturday afternoon.
5th Annual Charlotte International Jerk Festival Celebrates Food, Family, Culture
People enjoyed dozens of vendors, live music, and food trucks.
U.S. Police Departments Clamoring For De-Escalation Training
“The most common mistake is rushing a situation that you don’t need to rush,” said Steven Stefanakos of New York City Police Department, who was brought in to help train officers. “When you compress time and space, it usually does not go the way we want it to go.”
Twin Sisters Buy Building In Lincolnton To Manufacture "Mermaid Tails"
Twin sisters Abby & Bryn Roberts founded Finfolk Productions to bring realistic, fully swimmable mermaid tails and accessories to the public. You can see these tails in action at the Carolina Renaissance Festival.
Warm Sunshine Builds
Temperatures will continue on a steady incline over the next week or so.
Last Weekend For OMB's Mecktoberfest, Wish You Were Beer | PHOTOS
It's the last weekend to head over to The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte and party it up at the brew-tiful Mecktoberfest.
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Could Mean Billions For Drugmakers
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans’ protection against the virus.
10 Years After 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Cadets See Progress
Kelli Normoyle was nervous as she arrived at the Coast Guard Academy campus in Connecticut in 2008. She had come out as a lesbian to a few friends near the end of high school, but she faced a military environment where “don’t ask, don’t tell” was still the policy prohibiting gay people from serving openly.
New Business Filings In NC Shattering Records Since Start Of Pandemic
More and more people are going all in on their career dreams. Now, a look at why one local business owner decided to take the leap, and how she is not only surviving, but thriving.
Lake Norman High School Leaders Dismiss Class Early After Skunk Sprays Worker
School leaders dismissed class for the day after spotting the skunk running through the hallway. The skunk sprayed a maintenance worker.
Iredell County High School Student Charged With Felony For Making A School Threat
A South Iredell High School student has been charged with a felony for making a threat against the school, according to a news release.
Police: 2 Lincoln County Residents Charged With Area Break-Ins
Detectives have charged two Lincoln County residents in connection to recent break-ins in the area.
Boyfriend Of Slain Gabby Petito Charged With Bank Card Fraud
The boyfriend of Gabby Petito, whose body was found at a national park in Wyoming after a cross-country trip with him, was charged with unauthorized use of a debit card as searchers continued looking for him Thursday in Florida swampland.
CMPD: Convicted Felon On Probation Charged In Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged Tyquan Osborne, 22, for his involvement in the recent kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl.
Mac's Speed Shop Hosts 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefitting Hospitality Workers
Mac's Speed Shop is holding its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on October 25th in loving memory of Kelli Putnam, with proceeds benefitting hospitality workers and their families.
Search Warrant Sealed In Investigation Into Jordan Smith's Disappearance
WCCB has learned a search warrant in the case of missing Jordan Smith of Concord has been sealed by a superior court judge.
R. Kelly’s Fate Now In Jury’s Hands In Sex Trafficking Trial
R. Kelly’s fate is now in a jury’s hands after weeks of lurid testimony in his sexual misconduct trial.
First Of Nine Streets Renamed Following City Of Charlotte's Decision To Change Street Names Connected To Confederacy
The City of Charlotte unveiled the newly installed Druid Hills Way street signs on Friday, replacing Jefferson Davis Street, as part of a plan to rename nine streets named after leaders of the Confederacy.
Novant Health To Begin Administering Booster Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine To Eligible Patients
Following emergency use authorization by the FDA, Novant Health announced that it will begin administering a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals within certain populations on Monday, Sept. 27.
Police Arrest Statesville Man On Child Pornography Charges After Searching Home
Statesville Police arrested Tracy Knight on Friday after executing a search warrant on his home and finding evidence connecting him to child pornography.
