Charlotte's Premier Comedy Festival Returns To Uptown This Fall
Get ready for a full week of laughs as the Queen City Comedy Experience returns to Uptown Charlotte this fall.
Taylor Hanson Named Recipient Of Charlotte Motor Speedway's First Jimmie Johnson Scholarship
Central Cabarrus High graduate Taylor Hanson received Charlotte Motor Speedway’s first Jimmie Johnson Scholarship. The scholarship program honors Johnson’s commitment to physical fitness and is presented annually to a deserving Cabarrus County high school senior with career pursuits in fitness, nutrition or exercise science.
NC College Students Must Get COVID Shot Or Be Tested Weekly
Tens of thousands of North Carolina college students will need to get a COVID-19 vaccine or be tested weekly, according the University of North Carolina System.
CMPD: Fatal Southeast Charlotte Shooting Of 33-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man at a southeast Charlotte apartment complex has been classified as a justified homicide.
CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man in north Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
American Cancer Society Announces Gala Presenting Sponsor And Co-Chairs For Re-Imagine Charlotte
The American Cancer Society (ACS) of Western North Carolina and South Carolina is pleased to announce its annual gala, Re-Imagine Charlotte, has named Charlotte-based premier grocer Harris Teeter as the presenting sponsor.
Truist Field Set To Host Annual Chief's Cup Baseball Game On September 11th
Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, will host a special 20th Anniversary Tribute on September 11, 2021 thanks to the Salute to Heroes Foundation. The annual Chief’s Cup baseball game, which features the CMPD Blue Hornets against the CFD Blaze, will take place beginning at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th.
Moderna Plans Booster Doses To Help Fight Virus
Moderna officials say while its COVID-19 vaccine’s protection is holding up, it’s planning for booster doses to help fight the highly contagious delta variant.
Cash 5 Delivers $279,915 Jackpot To Mecklenburg County Man
Jerome Lowery of Charlotte tried his luck on a Cash 5 ticket and won a $279,915 jackpot.
Summer Funding Helped School Districts Address Disparities
After another pandemic-disrupted school year, organizers of vastly expanded summer learning opportunities are investing heavily in efforts to make them accessible to the most vulnerable students.
Warmer Workweek, Wetter Weekend
A mainly dry Thursday will lead to more humid conditions and higher rain chances into the weekend.
Community Activist Receives Threatening Letter Hours Before Confederate Statue Rally
A local community activist received a threatening letter, hours before holding a rally calling for the removal of a Confederate statue. Dozens marched in Cornelius on Wednesday night, demanding the statue be taken down.
Latin Restaurant Group Joins Bank Of America Stadium Vendors In Time For Fan Fest
Sabor Latin Street Grill and La Caseta are opening in Bank of America Stadium just in time for Fan Fest on August 6th.
Nursing Home To Workers: Get Vaccine Or Lose Your Job
The U.S. nursing home industry’s resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must get the shot to keep their jobs.
Review: Get Ready To Have 'Nothin' But A Good Time' At Actor's Theatre Of Charlotte's ROCK OF AGES
Get ready to have "Nothin' But A Good Time" as Actor's Theatre of Charlotte performs the jukebox favorites musical, ROCK OF AGES. The show welcomes local and regional actors and actresses back to the stage after a year and half of no live performances.
NASCAR To Require Masks In Enclosed Areas Going Forward
NASCAR is adjusting its health protocols as COVID-19 cases increase across the country.
The Five Best Hybrid SUVs You Can Buy
Buying a hybrid vehicle is typically a smart way to help save money on gas and reduce your carbon footprint compared to a conventional gasoline-only vehicle. Edmunds’ experts have picked five of the best new hybrid SUVs on sale today.
Fish With Human-Like Teeth Caught Off North Carolina Coast
People are freaking out over a fish with human-looking teeth that was caught off the Outer Banks.
Panthers Use Sign At Practice To Cut Down On Mental Mistakes
When Will Grier fumbled an exchange from center Matt Paradis in practice Wednesday, the Carolina Panthers backup quarterback knew what was coming next.
CMPD Speaks Out About Recent Moving Company Scams, 3 Charlotte Families Out Thousands Of Dollars
At least three Charlotte families have lost thousands of dollars in personal belongings in the past six months, including items that were irreplaceable, due to moving company scams, according to CMPD Detective Richard Taylor.
Obama Curtails 60th Birthday Bash After Delta Variant Surge
The party for the nation’s 44th president will go on, but only for family and close friends.
AP Source: Ish Smith Agrees To 2-Year Deal With Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent guard Ish Smith, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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