Steak 48 Launches National "Round Up The Check" Campaign For Heart Health
Steak 48 is launching a month-long national round up the check campaign to benefit the American Heart Association for the month of February.
Mary C. Curtis: COVID Relief Bill And Increased Vaccine Rollout
Efforts continue on another COVID-19 stimulus for millions of struggling Americans. President Biden already meeting with both democrats and republicans this week to talk about his $1.9 trillion plan.
South Carolinians Aged 65 And Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Feb. 8th
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, can begin scheduling their appointment to receive COVID-19 vaccine.
NC Prisons Offer Incentives For Offenders To Get Vaccine
Most North Carolina prisoners can get five days knocked off their sentences if they receive COVID-19 vaccinations, state corrections officials said on Friday.
One Of Charlotte's First Black OBGYN's Reflects On Historic Mark Made On City
A young, black man who grew up in rural North Carolina in the 1940's had big aspirations of becoming a doctor.Β Despite many obstacles, he refused to allow racism and segregation kill his dream.
Humane Society of Charlotte: It's Hip To Be Ear Tipped T-Shirt Design Contest
The Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) is searching for the Charlotte-areaβs best young artists to create a fantastic, unique design featuring the HSC Community Cat Program. The winning design will be featured on a t-shirt that will help fundraise for HSC!
Iredell County Investigators Say Drone Video Led To Arrest of Known Drug Dealer
It's an unusual tool in the fight against crime.Β Iredell County's Sheriff says they used drones to help them catch a drug dealer. Investigators had their eye on James Morrison, better known as Faron.
Mecklenburg Co. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting LGBTQ Protections
Mecklenburg County leaders are encouraging local cities to pass protections for the LGBTQ community. Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution in support of new non-discriminations ordinances.
Wind Chill Explained
During the winter months, you may hear meteorologists refer to wind chill or the "feels like temperature" - this is when the actual air temperature feels even colder due to the wind. Our bodies lose heat through convection, but when…
Jeff Bezos, Amazon's Founder, Will Step Down As CEO
Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon and turned into an online shopping behemoth, is stepping down as the companyβs CEO, a role heβs had for nearly 30 years.
Video Game Maker EA Sports Announces Return Of NCAA Football
Video game maker EA Sports announced Tuesday that it is bringing back its college football series, which was shelved eight years ago after the NCAA was sued for not sharing revenue from the game with college athletes.
Governor Wants All Districts To Return Pupils To Classrooms
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced his desire for the stateβs more than 1.5 million public school students to be given the option of daily in-person classes. But he declined to compel districts to make that option available.
Feds To Start Sending COVID Vaccine To Pharmacies Next Week
The Biden administration will begin shipping COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies next week, ramping up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are appearing, the White House said Tuesday.
House Dems Make Case For Conviction; Trump Denies Charges
Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters βlike a loaded cannonβ at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. Trump denied the allegations through his lawyers and called the trial unconstitutional.
FBI: 2 Agents Killed, 3 Wounded, Suspect Dead In Florida
Two FBI agents were fatally shot and three wounded Tuesday morning while serving a federal search warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida, authorities said.
North Carolina Stops Issuing Confederate License Plates
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is no longer issuing specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag, according to a statement.
CFD: Grandmother, 9-Year-Old Child Die After Massive East Charlotte House Fire
Firefighters are investigating a massive east Charlotte house fire after a 62-year-old woman and 9-year-old child died early Monday morning, the Charlotte Fire Department said.
A Gloomy Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Says More Winter
There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow on a snowy Tuesday morning to perform his Groundhog Day duties.
Mecklenburg Co. Commissioners Will Consider Resolution on LGBTQ Protections
Tuesday night, Mecklenburg County Commissioners will weigh-in on a push for protections for the LGBTQ community. It comes after the end of a nearly four year ban on new local non-discrimination ordinances.
Possible Arctic Blast Ahead
There is a possibility for us to see the coldest temperatures we have seen in 3 years. This is still a week out though so a lot can change.
CMPD: 29-Year-Old Man Arrested, Charged In South Charlotte Homicide Case
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged a 29-year-old man with murder in a south Charlotte homicide case that happened Friday afternoon after the victim died from apparent trauma.
South Carolina Man Designs Inauguration Fits Representing Black American Designers
First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris turned heads at the 2021 presidential inauguration with their all monochromatic looks designed by South Carolina native Sergio Hudson who praises the Auntie Karen Foundation for his success in the fashion industry.
