Police: Man Ransacked, Stole Items From Hospital Helicopter
Police in North Carolina say that a man has been accused of stealing medical equipment from a helicopter that was parked at a hospital.
Source: Panthers Ask Permission To Talk To GM Candidates
The Carolina Panthers have begun their search for a new general manager.
South Carolina Schools Chief Tests Positive For COVID-19
The superintendent of South Carolina’s public schools said Monday that she had tested positive for COVID-19, was experiencing “mild symptoms” but would continue to do her work from home.
AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Continue To Spike Amid The New Year
The new year has started, but gas prices in the Carolinas are trending more expensive on the week, although they are still off to their lowest start to a new year since 2019. Pump price stability at the end of the year is credited to consistent crude oil prices in late December, combined with low demand.
South Carolina Home Renovations Find Baby’s Bones In Wall From Long Ago
Someone remodeling a house in an old mill town in South Carolina found bones from a baby inside a wall, a county coroner said.
More Than 10,000 North Carolina Students Unaccounted For
North Carolina education officials recently estimated that educators can’t account for about 10,000 to 15,000 public school students this school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
POLITICAL WRAP: Georgia Senate Runoff; GOP Members Challenge Electoral College Count
A busy week ahead as the outcome of the Georgia runoff election will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. Then Wednesday, a showdown in Washington, as a dozen Republican senators vow not to certify Joe Biden's victory, until there's an emergency investigation into the election.
Pelosi Narrowly Reelected Speaker, Faces Difficult 2021
Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected Sunday as speaker, giving her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as President-elect Joe Biden sets a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic, revive the economy and address other party priorities.
Trump, On Tape, Presses GA. Official To 'Find' Trump Votes
President Donald Trump badgered and pleaded with Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state, suggesting in a telephone call that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.
Talk Show Host Larry King Is In The Hospital With COVID-19
Former CNN talk show host Larry King has been hospitalized with COVID-19 for more than a week, the news channel reported Saturday.
McConnell, Pelosi Homes Vandalized After $2,000 Relief Fails
Vandals lashed out at the leaders of the U.S. House and Senate over the holiday weekend, blighting their homes with graffiti and in one case a pig’s head as Congress failed to approve an increase in the amount of money being sent to individuals to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
Tracking Overnight Rain
Expect rain, mainly east of Charlotte, overnight Saturday into Sunday before sunshine returns for the week ahead.
Cruz Leads 11 GOP Senators Challenging Biden Win Over Trump
A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won.
Former United House Of Prayer Member Fears More People Will Die Following Weekend Mass Gatherings
Hundreds turned out to attend a service Saturday and Sunday at the Beatties Ford Road location.
Gastonia Police Ask For Public's Help Locating Vehicle In Hit-And-Run That Killed Kings Mountain Man
The Gastonia Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect vehicle in a hit-and-run on Christmas Eve that killed 33-year-old James Marshall Nichols of Kings Mountain.
Hemp Growing Applications Open Up In South Carolina For New Year
Farmers looking to grow hemp in South Carolina can start applying for state permits beginning Jan. 1.
Alexander Correctional Institution Prisoner Dies From COVID-19
An offender housed at Alexander Correctional Institution who tested positive for COVID-19 has died at the hospital as a result of pre-existing medical conditions complicated by the novel coronavirus.
Holiday Scratch-Off Tradition Brings $100,000 Gift To Gaston County Man
A family tradition of playing scratch-off tickets during the holidays delivered a gift of $100,000 to Joshua Brackett of Stanley.
Edge On The Clock: Elvis Joins Peloton
Peloton has added Elvis songs to their catalog of music for the new year.
Edge: What Are Your New Years Resolutions?
Experts say your pets can help you achieve your goals in the new year. Will you use them as motivating factors?
Gaston County Health Officials Announce A COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic For Residents 75 And Older
Beginning Friday, January 8th health officials say Gaston County residents 75-years-old or older are invited to get vaccinated for coronavirus at a clinic located at the Gastonia Farmer's Market.
Pet Food Sold In The Carolinas Recalled Due To High Levels Of Aflatoxin Which Has Killed Several Dogs
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is issuing a warning to consumers to not purchase or let their dogs or cats consume certain lot codes and types of Sportmix brand dog and cat foods due to high levels of aflatoxin found in the products during testing.
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