The Pentagon will require members of the U.S. military to get the COVID-19 vaccine by Sept. 15, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. That deadline could be pushed up if the vaccine receives final FDA approval or infection rates continue to rise.
Gas prices in the Carolinas are still trending more expensive as crude prices fluctuate but remain high amid growing global COVID concerns.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Monday continued to urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but also repeated that whether students wear masks in class should be solely up to parents in a state where less than half the residents are fully vaccinated.
The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with coach James Borrego, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
As the delta variant of the coronavirus sweeps across the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for students to attend in-person classes. But the mandatory requirement has opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials.
The sesame paste known as tahini is becoming better known to American cooks, largely because of hummus, but also thanks to the nutty richness it lends to falafel, grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
Richmond County Sheriff James Clemmons died at his home in Rockingham, county officials announced Thursday.
A snake collector whose escaped zebra cobra caused a frenzy for days this summer in a North Carolina neighborhood has pleaded guilty to a charge, agreeing in turn to pay restitution and give up his snakes.
It may feel like summer will be making up for lost time this week.
Police arrested 53-year-old Elizabeth Carserino (also known as Elizabeth Freeman) Saturday in Jackson County, west of Asheville. She's now being held in the Avery County Jail, charged in the murder of 70-year-old Lynn Keene.
A typical summertime weather pattern to start the second week of August.
If you are a secondhand shopper and looking for some real vintage finds, we suggest checking out the Rat's Nest in NoDa.
All fried chicken and waffle fans are invited to head on over to Metro Diner this Sunday and get a $5 gift card, after purchasing the dish, to use at your next visit.
Motorists put the pedal to the metal during the pandemic and police are worried as roads get busy with the final stretch of summer travel.
It began with a virus and a yearlong pause. It ended with a typhoon blowing through and, still, a virus. In between: just about everything.
The cooler weather to kick off the month was nice, but it's back to basics from here.
Owner of Juicy Body Goddess in Charlotte says her store is where fat girls go to get confidence because "you gotta be 2-something to do something."
When the delta variant started spreading, Gina Welch decided not to take any chances: She got a third, booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by going to a clinic and telling them it was her first shot.
Allyson Felix won her 11th career Olympic medal Saturday, combining with her American teammates to finish the 4x400-meter relay in 3 minutes, 16.85 seconds for a runaway victory.
Increasing activity in the tropics as we inch closer to peak hurricane season.
The Town of Boone announced a State of Emergency on Friday, that includes an indoor mask mandate, as cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 are on the rise.
The Biden administration on Friday announced that federal student loan payments will remain suspended through January 2022, extending a pause that began at the start of the pandemic and was scheduled to expire next month. The Education Department said this will be the final extension.
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