Alexander County Man Says $1 Million Prize Will Go To Daughterβs Education
Jonathan Hayes of Taylorsville nearly fell out of his chair when he scratched off his ticket and saw heβd just won $1 million.
AAA: Fewer Americans Traveling This Thanksgiving Amid Pandemic
AAA forecasts a significant cutback on travel for Thanksgiving this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health concerns and unemployment play a major role in what is expected to be the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession.
All-New Ice Rink Added to Family Fun at Speedway Christmas Presented by Count On Me NC
Open nightly from Nov. 21 through Jan. 17, the Charlotte Motor Speedway Christmas light show will feature an all-new 5,400-square-foot ice rink to add to the holiday cheer of an event that has become a canβt-miss tradition for families across the country.
Here Comes Santa Claus - With Face Masks And Plexiglass
Santa Claus is coming to the mall β just donβt try to sit on his lap.
Panthers Growing Frustrated Over Recurring Problems
Frustration is growing in Carolina.
2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success In U.S. Tests
For the second time this month, thereβs promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.
POLITICAL WRAP: COVID-19 & the Presidential Transition
Dr. Anthony Fauci says "it would be better" if health officials in the Trump administration could start working with the incoming Biden-Harris team on the country's efforts to battle COVID-19. It comes as President Trump refuses to concede and marchers converge on Washington to support him.
York County Troopers Investigate A Fatal Single Vehicle Collision
Troopers say the driver of a 2001 Ford pickup truck died after hitting several trees on both sides of Lockhart Highway on November 15th.Β
Violent Clashes In DC After Trump Backersβ Election Protest
After several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump protested the election results and marched to the Supreme Court, nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, at least one stabbing and more than 20 arrests.
Poplin Elementary School Staff Member Dies After Long Battle with COVID-19
Students and staff at an elementary school in Union County are remembering a staff member who died from COVID-19. Family says Melissa Bowman died on Saturday after battling the virus since August.
Skaters Pushing to Save Eastland DIY Skatepark
Some local skaters are working to save a skatepark in our area. The Eastland DIY Skatepark has taken over part of the old Eastland Mall site in East Charlotte. Charlotte City Council is planning a massive, new development for the site to bring new life to the area, but the skaters say they're afraid they're going to be pushed out.
Catawba County Officials Cancel State Of Emergency After Flash Floods
Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair Randy Isenhower cancels the State of Emergency for Catawba County effective 5 p.m. Friday, November 13th, according to a news release.
River Level Forecast
A few rivers are still rising across the Carolinas. Flooding can still occur over the next couple of days.
CNN: President-Elect Biden Wins Georgia And Trump Wins North Carolina
CNN has projected President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the Georgia and Donald Trump as the winner of North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Declares State Of Emergency Due To Extreme Flooding Conditions
Flooding from heavy rains across North Carolina prompted Gov. Roy Cooper to declare a state of emergency on Friday as searchers looked for a 1-year-old and an adult who disappeared when high water swept through a campground.
Student Accidentally Brings Gun To Lincoln County Middle School
A 13-year-old student brought a gun to East Lincoln Middle School Thursday morning, Lincoln County deputies say.
Voluntary Evacuation Order Issued For Northwest Charlotte Neighborhoods Due To Flooding Has Been Lifted
Due to the receding water level of the Catawba River, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management has lifted the voluntary evacuation order that was issued Friday morning for northwest Charlotte neighborhoods along the Catawba River.
County Working To Buy Properties Located In County Flood Plain
A rush of water flowing into the creeks, rivers, and lakes led to widespread flooding on Thursday in Mecklenburg County.Β
Lancaster Man Convicted Of Slaying, Dismembering Teen Roommate
A Lancaster man convicted of killing his teenage roommate and disposing of the body has been sentenced to 60 years in prison.
6 Shot, Including 2 Police Officers, At Gastonia Nightclub
Six people were shot, including two police officers, outside of a Gastonia nightclub late Thursday night, Gastonia police say.
Teddy Bridgewater Keeping Things Fun With The Panthers
Despite being in the midst of a four game losing streak Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took time to have some fun during his media availability on Thursday.
Red Cross Helps Families Impacted By Flooding In The Greater Carolinas
The American Red Cross of the Greater Carolinas supported three reception centers and worked with four Emergency Operation Centers after flooding across North and South Carolina, according to a news release.Β
