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City Of Charlotte Recruiting Candidates For Its Career & Training Academy

Make $15 an hour with city benefits by participating in Charlotte's Career & Training Academy.

U.S. Allows Extra COVID Vaccine Doses For Some. Now What?

Americans at high risk from COVID-19 because of severely weakened immune systems are now allowed to get a third vaccination in hopes of better protection, a policy change endorsed Friday by influential government advisers.

What To Do If You Lose Or Damage Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card

It's vital for vaccinated people to keep up with their vaccine card now that many cities are requiring proof of vaccination for attending events, dining at restaurants, traveling and much more. However, what happens if you lose your card?

Sculpture Artists Invited To Compete For Cash Prize In Annual Celebration Held In Lenoir, N.C.

Calling all sculpture artists! Compete for a cash prize this September as the Caldwell Arts Council holds its 35th Annual Sculpture Celebration in Lenoir, N.C..

Global Sizzling: July Was Hottest Month On Record, NOAA Says

Earth sizzled in July and became the hottest month in 142 years of recordkeeping, U.S. weather officials announced.

Charlotte Nonprofits Using E-Sports To Teach Kids About STEM Careers

Some local nonprofits are using e-sports as a gateway to teach high schoolers about careers in STEM.

Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte Cancels Remaining ROCK OF AGES Performances And HEAD OVER HEELS Production Due To COVID

The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte says they are cancelling the remaining performances of ROCK OF AGES and their production of HEAD OVER HEELS after some vaccinated members of their team tested positive for COVID-19.

Coroner: 16-Year-Old Dies Due To COVID-19 In Lancaster County

A 16-year-old from Lancaster County died due to COVID-19 complications Thursday, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Jennifer Collins.

Woman Using Gun's Laser Sight To Play With Cat Shoots Friend

A Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat, authorities said.

Federal Judge Leaves CDC Evictions Moratorium In Place

A federal judge is refusing landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she made clear she thinks it’s illegal.

How The Delta Variant Is Changing The Fitness Industry

An industry devastated by the pandemic, slowly recovering, is now preparing for the potential impacts of the Delta variant surge. The fitness industry, like many others, had to adapt.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven Forms

All eyes are on Fred at the moment, but future Tropical Storm Grace may steal the show soon.

Charlotte Grows Quickly, But Wake Co. Remains Most Populous

Charlotte is one of 14 U.S. cities that gained more than 100,000 residents from 2010 to 2020, but Wake County solidified its spot as North Carolina’s most populous county, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Thursday.

South Carolina Growth Clustered Along Coast, Charlotte Areas

South Carolinians are gravitating toward the state’s coastline and the suburbs south of Charlotte, North Carolina, detailed Census figures released Thursday show.

Fitness Friday: Push-Up Challenge

Instead of working together, Derek and James are going head-to-head for top dog in the studio

Charlotte Woman Grieves Loss Of Two Children, Killed Months Apart

A Charlotte woman is grieving the loss of her two children, both killed violently just months apart.

Frying Friday, Rainy & Cooler Weekend

We'll have one last smoking-hot day across the Carolinas before a tandem of rainmaking systems - one tropical - arrives early next week.

Recovery Center In Charlotte Hope Haven Suffers Severe Damage Due To Flooding

The salvaging process begins at Hope Haven Inc. on North Tryon Street. Wednesday night, floodwaters rushed into the rooms of the substance abuse recovery facility. Rising water crept up the facility room walls and destroyed some of the 130 residents' belongings.