CDC Finds Unvaccinated 11 Times More Likely To Die Of COVID
New U.S. studies released Friday show the COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Biden's Vaccine Rules Ignite Instant, Hot GOP Opposition
President Joe Biden’s aggressive push to require millions of U.S. workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus is running into a wall of resistance from Republican leaders threatening everything from lawsuits to civil disobedience, plunging the country deeper into culture wars that have festered since the onset of the pandemic.
Recycling Facility In Charlotte Catches Fire
A recycling center in Uptown Charlotte caught on fire on Friday after a gas tank exploded, officials with the Charlotte Fire Department say.
CMPD: 76-Year-Old Woman Hit, Killed By SUV In South Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are investigating a fatal crash in south Charlotte after a 76-year-old woman was hit and killed by an SUV on Friday.
Concern Grows For Missing Teenager From Gastonia
Detectives with the Gastonia Police Department are asking for the public's help finding a missing 16-year-old girl.
Woman Arrested For Sending Bomb Threats To Union County School Officials
Detectives say 26-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Jones was arrested and charged on Friday after she sent several bomb threats to Union County school officials.
Rock Hill Community Comes Together To Surprise Nurses With Care Packages
The Rock Hill community came together on Friday to surprise school nurses with care packages filled with local goods and gift cards.
No Charges To Be Filed In South Charlotte Homicide Case
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Thursday that no charges would be filed in the south Charlotte fatal shooting of a 29-year-old.
CMPD: 18-Year-Old Arrested, Charged For Fatal North Charlotte Shooting
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a man with murder for the fatal north Charlotte shooting of an 18-year-old that happened in August.
CMPD: Man Charged With Murder For Fatal East Charlotte Stabbing
A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection to multiple violent attacks within two days including the fatal stabbing of a man in east Charlotte, police said.
Weekend Drawings Offer Big Jackpots And A Guaranteed Pick 3 ‘Double Draw’
An unusual lineup of lottery drawings occurs this weekend with Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots adding up together to $777 million and a guaranteed ‘Double Draw’ in Friday’s Carolina Pick 3 evening drawing.
16-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Gastonia Shooting
The Gastonia Police Department is investigating a shooting after a 16-year-old was hospitalized Thursday afternoon.
Food Truck Rumble CLT: A Worthy Dog vs. Hillbilly Philly
Who will have the best bite in Food Truck Rumble CLT's American Classic Challenge? A Worthy Dog enters the arena serving up loaded hot dogs and lots of love. Young guns, Hillbilly Philly, are adding a southern twist to a Philadelphia staple. Who's dish will wow the judges enough to take the Golden Spork?
Country Singer Brett Eldredge Encounters Bear In Garage
Country singer Brett Eldredge has had another encounter with wildlife, this one involving a bear at a North Carolina home.
Never Forget: Retired NYPD Police Officer Says Now His Job Is To Keep Talking About September 11
Waxhaw resident Frank DeMasi shared his memories with us, about what he saw, heard and felt 20 years ago.
Several CMS Schools Under Tighter Security Following Social Media Threats
Many parents of students at 6 CMS Schools pulled their students out of class Thursday. Meanwhile, CMPD continues to investigate if the murder of a 3-year-old boy is connected to several students in the school district.
Sweeping New Vaccine Mandates For 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden on Thursday is announcing sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant that is killing thousands each week and jeopardizing the nation’s economic recovery.
CMPD Animal Care & Control Thanks The Community For Their Support
CMPD Animal Care & Control thanks the community for helping share their need for adoptions, foster homes, and staycations as they update the public on current shelter numbers.
Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over State’s New Abortion Law
The Justice Department is suing Texas over a new state law that bans most abortions, arguing that it was enacted “in open defiance of the Constitution.”
North Iredell High School Cancels All Athletic Activities Due To COVID-19
Athletic Director John Sherrill says all North Iredell High School athletic activities scheduled for the remainder of the week will be cancelled due to the amount of students quarantined.
Darnold Takes Blame For Jets Losses, Eager For Next Chapter
Sam Darnold is ready to begin the next chapter of his NFL career, which means putting the past behind him.
The Snark: Clorox Assault, Housewife Helper, Frogger & Vikanderbender
Taking out anger on household products, asking the wrong person for help, playing Frogger & naming a celeb couple in today's episode of the Snark with Derek James.
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