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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In South Charlotte

A rabies alert was sent out to residents of Summerlake Road in south Charlotte after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram Suffer Worldwide Outage

Facebook along with its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms suffered a worldwide outage Monday. Facebook’s internal systems used by employees also went down. Service has not yet been restored.

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Live Nation To Require Negative COVID Test Or Proof Of Vaccination For Concert Attendees

Live Nation announced that all of its fully owned and operated venues along with festivals across the U.S. will require attendees, artists and staff to be fully vaccinated or show a negative test result for entry starting on Oct. 4.

Insurance Premiums For NC Retirees Before Supreme Court

Litigation challenging the North Carolina General Assembly’s decision 10 years ago to begin charging some retired state government workers and teachers a premium for health insurance is now before the state Supreme Court.

Star Trek’s Captain Kirk Rocketing Into Space Next Week

Star Trek’s Captain Kirk is rocketing into space this month — boldly going where no other sci-fi actors have gone.

NWSL Announces New Executive Group After Harassment Scandal

The NWSL also launched an independent investigation Sunday into its handling of abuse claims. The league was rocked this week when two former players came forward with allegations of harassment, including sexual coercion, against North Carolina Courage coach Raul Riley.

Wilson's World: It’s Fire Prevention Week! This Year’s Theme is “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”

Wilson learned more about "Fire Prevention Week" with the Charlotte Fire Department, a local firefighter who is also a children's book author, and Phoenix the new Charlotte Firedog!

Elliott, Cowboys Run Over Top Defense, Beat Panthers 36-28

Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys ran over the NFL’s No. 1 defense, answering a little history from the legs of Carolina quarterback Sam Darnold.

Charlotte Nursing Home Cited After Dementia Patient Found With Maggots

A Charlotte agency has cited a nursing home after live maggots were found in the wound of a dementia patient.

Teen Gets 6 Years For Rock Hill Street Race That Killed 2

A teen has been ordered to serve six years in prison for killing two people in a crash that prosecutors said happened during an illegal street race in Rock Hill.

Soggy Work Week

A stalled boundary will keep rain and storm chances in the forecast each day this week.

The Fall Color Guy's Foliage Forecast

Meteorologist James Scott caught up with App State's Dr. Howard Neufeld, also known as the "Fall Color Guy," for his forecast on peak foliage season.

Wet Workweek Ahead

An expansive rainmaking system slowly pushes in from the west, bumping up rain chances for the next five days.

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The Fillmore Charlotte Implements New COVID-Related Safety Policies

In an effort to keep the community safe, The Fillmore Charlotte will be requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test for COVID-19 within 72 hours of attending an event at the venue beginning October 4th.

Unsolved Murders And Petito Case Leave Dark Cloud Over Moab

"It’s this small town that I could run around in, raise havoc, without having to worry,” said Payton Gregory, who grew up in Moab. “But now that this stuff is happening, I can’t go camping, I can’t walk around at night.”

North Carolina Board Passes Strict Rules For Teaching Race

A North Carolina school board has passed a policy preventing critical race theory in its classrooms after county commissioners threatened to withhold nearly $8 million in funding.

Florida School Shooting Suspect Faces Trial For Jail Brawl

The suspect in the 2018 killing of 17 people at a Florida high school is finally going on trial — but not for the slayings.

COVID-19 Deaths Eclipse 700,000 In U.S. As Delta Variant Rages

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed 700,000 late Friday — a number greater than the population of Boston.

Charlotte Family Believes Missing Daughter Was Lured Away By Internet Predator

14-year-old Savannah Smith walked away from the bus stop Monday morning and disappeared.

23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte Festival Kicks Off At Truist Field | PHOTOS

You know what's better than trying to describe food? Yup, it's eating it. Head out to Truist Field this weekend to try a variety of local vendors in the 23rd Annual Taste Of Charlotte.