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Fort Bragg Paratrooper Dies In Syria After ATV Overturns

A paratrooper based at Fort Bragg in North Carolina has died after his vehicle rolled over in the country of Syria.

Protests Over Arrest Of Woman At Gastonia Ice Cream Shop

On Wednesday night, there was a heavy police presence outside Tony's Ice Cream Shop in Gastonia in response to growing protests.

1.4 Million In U.S. Seek Jobless Aid, First Weekly Increase Since March As Layoffs Remain High Amid Virus Resurgence

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.

Mecklenburg Co. Considers Limiting Late Night Alcohol Sales

Mecklenburg County Leaders Prohibit Alcohol Sales After 11pm

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio has announced a new proclamation that prohibits the sale of alcohol at bars and restaurants in the Charlotte area after 11pm. Officials say this could help combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Police Say Three People Have Been Charged For The Murder Of 27-Year-Old Katie Eckerd In North Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Detectives have charged two men and a minor for the deadly shooting that occurred in a parking lot of north Charlotte shopping center on July 21st.

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NCRVDA's 2020 Fall Charlotte Show Cancelled

The North Carolina RV Dealers Association (“NCRVDA”) host of NCRVDA RV SHOW, the largest RV (Recreational Vehicle) show in North Carolina, has once again made another difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Fall Charlotte show originally scheduled for September 18-20, 2020 at The Park Expo & Conference Center.

One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing And On Time Electrical Donate Face Masks To CMS

One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have teamed up with On Time Electrical to donate 1,300 face masks to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

FCC Announces New Three Digit Number To Call For The National Suicide Prevention Hotline

To combat suicides across the country the Federal Communications Commission has created the three-digit phone number, 9-8-8, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, according to a news release.

Officials: South Carolina School Plans Uncertain, But Nothing Like Before

State and local education officials are still trying to determine how to return South Carolina students to school in several weeks — whether in person or online — as COVID-19 cases spike across the state.

Spectrum Center To Serve As Early Voting Site For 2020 Elections

For the first time in its history, Spectrum Center, home of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, will serve as an early voting site in the upcoming 2020 elections. Spectrum Center was approved as a polling site Tuesday night by the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections.

NFL Teams Seek To Replace Stars Like Brady, Hopkins, Yanda

When the season starts, plenty of eyes will be focused on the New England Patriots as usual.

Deputies: Investigation Underway After 15-Month-Old Drowns In Statesville Swimming Pool

Iredell County deputies say a toddler died after drowning in a pool in Iredell County Tuesday evening.

Charlotte's MLS Team Name Officially Announced As Charlotte Football Club

Charlotte’s Major League Soccer franchise announced Wednesday that the team's official name will be Charlotte Football Club (FC).

Republicans Outline Trimmed-Back Agenda For 2020 Convention

President Donald Trump is set to be officially renominated in a shrunken Republican convention next month that’s been truncated to four hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, before the GOP show moves on to Florida.

Officials: Lightning Strike In Banner Elk Injures 6

Six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when lightning struck near a roller coaster in Banner Elk, authorities said.

Tropical Storm Gonzalo Forms, The Atlantic's Earliest 'G'

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This sets a record for the earliest named seventh tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

CMPD: 23-Year-Old Dead, Another Victim Injured After West Charlotte Shooting

A homicide investigation is underway after one person was found shot to death and another victim suffered injuries after a west Charlotte shooting Tuesday afternoon, MEDIC and CMPD confirms.

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Virus Concerns Nudge Some Teachers Toward Classroom Exits

As pressure mounts for teachers to return to their classrooms this fall, concerns about health risks from the coronavirus are pushing many toward alternatives, including career changes, as others mobilize to delay school reopenings in hard-hit areas.

Police: Officer Injured After Impaired Driver Crashes Head-On Into CMPD Cruiser

Police say a CMPD officer was seriously injured after an impaired driver crashed into her patrol vehicle.

Lincoln County Man’s Fourth Lottery Win In July Bags $100,000 Prize

A two-week lucky streak for Frank Drum, Jr. of Lincolnton led to not one, not two, not three, but four lottery wins, ending with a $100,000 Ruby Red 7’s prize.