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Charlotte Officials Hold Press Conference About Business Access To Capital Initiative | VIDEO

Charlotte city officials hold a press conference which is expected to include announcements about the Open for Business Access to Capital initiative.

Gaston County Listed On States' COVID County Alert System

COVID-19 is affecting every county in North Carolina. But state health leaders say the virus is impacting some communities much harder including in Gaston County.

Former Salisbury High School Teacher Arrested For Having Sexual Contact With A Child

A former Salisbury High School teacher is facing a felony charge after authorities say he had sexual contact with a child earlier this month.

Lancaster Man Arrested For Shooting On Cherry Road In Rock Hill

The Rock Hill Police Department says they arrested a Lancaster man who shot at two people at a business on Cherry Road. Officers responded to Top Gear Motors on Cherry Road just before 10pm on November 12th in reference to a shooting.

Second Suspect Charged With Murder In Homicide Case Of Brooks Sandwich House Co-Owner

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced Tuesday that a second suspect has been charged in the murder case of Scott Brooks, the co-owner of Brooks' Sandwich House, who was killed in December 2019.

State & Local Leaders Warn North Carolinians Not to Let Their Guard Down Amid Rising COVID Cases

A plea from local and state leaders: don't let your guard down. With COVID cases on the rise and concerns about further spread over the holidays, Gov. Roy Cooper is taking new steps he hopes will prevent another shutdown.

YWCA Central Carolinas Fitness Center Reopens With New Safety Measures

The YWCA Central Carolinas Fitness Center is officially back open. The facility on Park Road in south Charlotte shut down due to the pandemic in March. It reopened last month with new safety measures in place.

Union County Man Wins ‘Jumbo’ $750,000 Lottery Prize

Yohanes Haile of Indian Trail tried his luck on a Jumbo Bucks scratch-off and scored a $750,000 top prize.

Knights Offering Unique Opportunity to "Work From Home Plate" Starting On November 30

The Charlotte Knights are welcoming those on work-from-home or remote office status to Truist Field beginning on Monday, November 30 for the team's new “Work from Home Plate” program.

Close Race For North Carolina Chief Justice Going To Recount

The extremely close race for North Carolina Supreme Court chief justice will have a recount, as incumbent Cheri Beasley on Tuesday formally asked for one while challenger Paul Newby holds a narrow lead with final tallies posted in nearly all 100 counties.

Missing Lincoln County Teen Isaiah Richardson

Detectives: Missing 15-Year-Old Lincoln County Teen Located

Lincoln County detectives say a 15-year-old teen who was reported as missing Sunday has been located.

Park Road Books Limiting Operations After Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

A popular book store in Charlotte is limiting their operations after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.

Wastewater Overflow Reported On Wilkinson Boulevard In West Charlotte

Charlotte Water crews responded to a wastewater overflow on Wilkinson Boulevard near Alleghany Street in west Charlotte on November 16th. Officials say an estimated 4,250 gallons of wastewater reached Upper Taggart Creek in the Catawba River Watershed.

The Rising Team Searches Reddit Forums To Figure Out, "Who Is the Jerk?"

We've searched the Reddit forums for some of the best stories to determine who is the jerk.

Charlotte Rescue Mission Collecting Turkeys

Charlotte Rescue Mission Needs 700 Donated Turkeys ASAP

The Charlotte Rescue Mission is collecting 12 to 15 pound frozen turkeys. Donations can be dropped off at the Rescue Mission's office on West First Street. It's across from the Panthers practice field.

Huntersville Gas Pipeline Spill Now In Excess of 330,000 Gallons

Continuing frustration for neighbors living near a massive gas spill in Huntersville. The amount lost is now estimated at more than 330,000 gallons and counting, which is much more than first thought.

Hurricane Iota Makes Landfall in Nicaragua

Iota has made landfall just miles from where Eta did just two weeks ago

Officials Release Names Of Five Victims Who Died After Flood Waters Overtook Campground In Alexander County

Officials say five people are dead, including a one-year-old child, after flood waters overtook the Hiddenite Family Campground in Alexander County. A sixth person was killed in Alexander County when their vehicle crashed after flood waters swept away a bridge.

Wesley Chapel Elementary School Moves To Remote Learning Until November 30th Due To Several Students Testing Positive For COVID-19

Three students at Wesley Chapel Elementary School have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a news release. Officials say several students and staff members may have been exposed to the virus.