Chastain Snags Ganassi Cup Ride In Busy NASCAR Free Agency
Ross Chastain snagged one of the coveted open Cup seats on Monday in a promotion at Chip Ganassi Racing to drive the No. 42 next season.
NC Unemployment Rate Falls To Nearly Half Of Lockdown's Peak
North Carolinaβs unemployment rate dropped markedly in August, according to state figures, falling to nearly half the record rate during the spring at the height of business and movement restrictions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NC State Supt. of Public Instruction Pushing For All Students To Return To In Person Instruction
The North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction pushed for all students to return to in person learning during an interview with WCCB.Β
Rally For Peaceful Justice In Charlotte
A peaceful stand for justice.Β Hundreds turned out in Uptown Charlotte to honor the lives of three men while rallying for equal rights for people of all races.
POLITICAL WRAP: Battle Over Filling Supreme Court Opening
Battle lines are being drawn over the fight to fill the open seat on the Supreme Court.
North Carolina Woman Completes Goal Of Racing In All 50 States At 72
On September 12th Ann Short, 72, finished her 50th road race in her 50th state of Delaware winning for her age group.
President Trump Promises To Replace Ginsburg With A Woman Soon
President Donald Trump is promising to put forth a female nominee in the coming week to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, pushing the Republican-controlled Senate to consider the pick without delay.
CMPD: Detectives Investigate A Fatal Car Crash In North Charlotte
Detectives say the driver of red 2000 Nissan pickup truck died on Saturday, September 19th after crashing into a tree.
Women Build Habitat For Humanity Home In North Charlotte
This weekend a group made up of all women came together to begin work on a Habitat for Humanity home in north Charlotte. It's the 29th women's build for the organization, with crews working again despite challenges from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Major Push Underway To Get A Coronavirus Vaccine To Americans
President Trump says there will be at least 100 million vaccine doses before the end of the year
Touch-A-Truck Event Returns As Free, Interactive Drive-Thru
The Touch-a-Truck event returns to Cabarrus Arena on October 3rd with over 100 large vehicles and machines to check out, according to a news release.
How Ginsburg's Death Could Reshape The Presidential Election
A presidential campaign that was already tugging at the nationβs most searing divides has been jolted by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, potentially reshaping the election at a moment when some Americans were beginning to cast ballots.
Lancaster Police Department Kicks Off New Program "Operation Drop-In"
The Lancaster Police Department says they will send officers to check in on the elderly and vulnerable adults at their homes in "Operation Drop-In."Β
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a diminutive yet towering womenβs rights champion who became the courtβs second female justice, died Friday at her home in Washington. She was 87.
Cracker Barrel Expands Alcohol Options To Even More Locations
President and CEO of Cracker Barrel Sandra Cochran says the restaurant plans on adding beer, wine, and mimosas to the menu at a majority of its locations.
Burke County Man Says $1 Million Win Is βIndescribableβ
Clayton Cook of Hickory was heading to his grandmotherβs house for Monday night dinner when he stopped to try his luck on a $30 ticket and won himself a $1 million top prize.
Cabarrus Health Alliance Investigates COVID Cases At Old Armor Beer Company
Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA), with the County's public health authorities, investigates 8 COVID-19 cases linked to Old Amor Beer Company in downtown Kannapolis.
Lenoir Police Arrested 31-Year-Old Woman On Human Trafficking Charge
Lenoir Police have arrested a 31-year-old woman Thursday for human trafficking after an investigation sparked following reports by community members of suspicious activity at a residence.
CMPD: 21-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder For Fatal Southwest Charlotte Shooting
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged a 21-year-old man Thursday who was wanted in connection to a southwest Charlotte homicide that happened the beginning of August.
In North Carolina Senate Race, Tillis Calibrates Ties To Trump
When President Donald Trump fired up a crowd at a North Carolina airport last week, he gave a shout-out to the home-state senator fighting in his own tough reelection battle that could decide control of the chamber.
Trooper: One Dead After Single-Car Crash In Catawba County
According to the NC State Highway Patrol, a 21-year-old man has died after a single-car accident in Catawba County Friday morning.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing A Forklift From Matthews-Based Nursery
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a forklift from Pike Nursery in Matthews Tuesday afternoon.
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