North Carolina Health Officials Provide A COVID-19 Update
Dr. Mandy Cohen and health officials held a news conference on January 14th providing a COVID-19 update for North Carolina.
Ex-General Is Cooper's Choice For Military Affairs Secretary
A retired three-star Marine Corps general is Gov. Roy Cooperβs choice as North Carolinaβs next military and veterans affairs secretary.
Novant Health To Open 6 Statewide Mass Vaccination Administration Sites Delivering 1 Million Doses By April
Novant Health has announced it will open six mass vaccination distribution sites across the state after a commitment by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to increase its COVID-19 vaccine supply allocation.
Trump Impeachment Trial Could Begin On Inauguration Day
President Donald Trumpβs impeachment trial could begin on Inauguration Day, just as Democrat Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an ever-more-extraordinary end to the defeated presidentβs tenure in the White House.
Lincolnton Man Arrested, Charged For Sexual Assault Of Child
A 34-year-old Lincolnton man was arrested Wednesday on child sexual assault charges, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Gov. Roy Cooper Mobilizes N.C. National Guard For Deployment Ahead Of Presidential Inauguration
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to help with security in Washington, D.C. and Raleigh as President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to take office on January 20th, according to a news release.
First 100X The Cash Prize Brings $2 Million Win To Catawba County Man
Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top prize.
Lady Gaga To Sing Anthem, J-Lo To Perform At Inauguration
Lady Gaga will sing the national anthem at Joe Bidenβs inauguration and Jennifer Lopez will give a musical performance on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol when Biden is sworn in as the nationβs 46th president next Wednesday.
Hidden Gems of CLT: Dish
WCCB Charlotteβs Alexandra Elich explores tucked away spots, historic businesses, and secret gardens in the middle of our bustling city.
Public-Private Partnership Targets 1 Million Vaccinations by July 4
Honeywell, Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte Motor Speedway to coordinate mass vaccination events focused on frontline workers, general public and underserved communities.
2 Young Children Thrown From Golf Cart After Driver Seems To Intentionally Slam Into Them
A 9-year-old girl, a 16-month-old toddler and their dad were in that golf cart. The kids were thrown from the vehicle and were hurt. They're all OK but still very shaken up.
City Of Gastonia Partners With Bird Rides Bringing Electric Scooters To Its Downtown Area
City of Gastonia officials say they are partnering with Bird Rides, Inc. to bring up to 50 electric scooters to its downtown area.
New Flyover Ramp Changes Traffic Flow For I-85 Interchange In Cabarrus County
Transit officials say starting Friday, January 15th drivers taking Dale Earnhardt Boulevard to Interstate 85 South will be able to take a new flyover ramp as part of the I-85 widening project in Cabarrus County.
Several Museums In Mecklenburg County Closing For Three Weeks Due To Increase In COVID Cases
Several museums in the Charlotte area are closing for three weeks after Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced a Directive that is requesting residents to stay home due to the increase in coronavirus cases in the county.
President Trump Impeached After Capitol Riot; Historic Second Charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with βincitement of insurrectionβ over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
Iredell Health System Vaccinates Over 2,600 Individuals For COVID-19, Plans For More
Officials with Iredell Health System say they have officially vaccinated over 2,600 individuals and plan to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics multiple days a week to provide as many residents with the vaccine as possible.
Despite Pandemic, North Carolina Traffic Deaths Hit 1,500
Traffic deaths in North Carolina last year surpassed 1,500 for the first time in 13 years despite a pandemic during which motorists logged fewer miles statewide, statistics show.
Rep. Jim Jordan Reads Statement From Trump On House Floor
President Donald Trump says he opposes violence in a statement read on the House floor as members debate impeaching him for his role in fomenting the violent insurrection at the Capitol last week.
Deputies: 21-Year-Old Taylorsville Man Charged With Statutory Rape, Incest
A 21-year-old Taylorsville man was arrested and charged Wednesday for the statutory rape and incest of a child, according to the Alexander County Sheriff's Office.
Small Plane Crashes In South Carolina Neighborhood In Fog
A small plane crashed into a neighborhood in dense fog and set a home on fire Wednesday near an airport in South Carolinaβs capital city, authorities said. A woman inside the home apparently escaped injury from the crash, but there was no immediate word on the fate of people in the plane.
U.S. Will Require All Arriving Passengers To Get COVID-19 Test
Anyone flying to the U.S. will soon need to show proof of a negative test for COVID-19, health officials announced Tuesday.
Missing Cat Turns Up 3 Years After California Disaster
A pet cat believed killed along with her owner in a huge mudslide has been found three years later.
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