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.
A family tradition of playing scratch-off tickets during the holidays delivered a gift of $100,000 to Joshua Brackett of Stanley.
Peloton has added Elvis songs to their catalog of music for the new year.
Experts say your pets can help you achieve your goals in the new year. Will you use them as motivating factors?
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.
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.
A homeowner has been charged for discharging his firearm into an occupied vehicle, and three teens are facing burglary charges after officers say they forced their way into a home in Taylorsville demanding money and other items.
Detectives with CMPD say the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Vontairius Doster in south Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.
Officials with Mecklenburg County Public Health, Atrium Health, Novant Health, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management say they jointly support everyone over the age of 75 in getting the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it becomes available to them.
City of Charlotte officials say the Uptown skyline will light up purple on New Year's Eve to symbolize the end of a turbulent year and encourage hope for 2021.
Jail officials say while two Union County Sheriff's Detention Officers were processing inmate mail on Tuesday, December 29th, one officer was exposed to Fentanyl when they accidentally inhaled a powdery substance inside a Christmas card addressed to an inmate.
Officials with the Board of Education say they voted in an emergency meeting on Wednesday, December 30th to move all Union County Public Schools to Plan C starting January 4th.
The top 10, top paid celebrities have been revealed. Can you guess who they are?
Countries may soon require visitors to have a Covid passport on their phones and test negative before entering the country.
David Portnoy's relief fund will cover her massive expenses from COVID.
Local healthcare providers are making a push to encourage vaccination and quell fears about the process; especially in minority communities that have a long history of distrust in the medical industry.
Troopers say they responded to a three-vehicle collision on Interstate-40 West where four individuals received injuries and one man was charged for failing to maintain lane control on December 30th around 11 a.m.
CMPD Animal Care and Control is 133 adoptions away from reaching its overall goal of 900 adoptions and achieving a 90% save rate for 2020. Learn how you can help them reach this goal!
Harris Teeter is proud to welcome shoppers back to its Park Road Shopping Center location on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. as the company celebrates its grand re-opening.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper provides a coronavirus update for the state touching on vaccination efforts.
A local public figure, who is also an animal lover and a supporter of AC&C for many years has announced that she plans to camp out at the shelter to encourage anyone in the Charlotte community who has been considering adding a pet to their family to come down and adopt!
Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers hold a news conference to provide information on the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBN). Officials say NIBN is a specialized national computer network that allows the capture and comparison of ballistic evidence to help solve and prevent violent crimes involving firearms.
