Founder Of Adobe And Developer Of PDFs Dies At Age 81
Charles “Chuck” Geschke — the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs — died at age 81.
Some Jan. 6th Defendants Try To Use Journalism As Riot Defense
The Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol in January created a trove of self-incriminating evidence, thoroughly documenting their actions and words in videos and social media posts. Now some of the camera-toting people in the crowd are claiming they were only there to record history as journalists, not to join a deadly insurrection.
Learn About The Killer Instincts Of The Venus Flytrap With The Catawba County Library
The Catawba County Library will teach the public all about the care and feeding habits of the carnivorous Venus flytrap through a free Zoom class on Tuesday, April 20th.
Police: FedEx Shooter Legally Bought Guns Used In Shooting
The former employee who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis legally purchased the two assault rifles used in the attack despite red flag laws designed to prevent that, police said.
Your 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
After a record-breaking 2020, it looks like another active season may be on our hands as we head deeper into 2021.
Walgreens in Monroe Accidently Gives Patients Saline Solution Instead of COVID Vaccine
A rare vaccine mix-up at a local Walgreens. The company is trying to figure out how some people, who were supposed to get a COVID shot, were accidently injected with a saline solution instead.
TikTok Popularizes New Fitness Trend The "Hot Girl Walk"
With warm weather on the way many of us are determined to get our summer bodies by committing to new health and fitness plans. This year instead of diet fads or spending a ton of money, consider trying the "Hot Girl Walk" exercise routine.
Mainly Dry Pattern Continues
A few sprinkles rolled through the WCCB Charlotte viewing area this afternoon, but rain chances will remain few and far between this week.
After A Child Dies, U.S. Regulator Warns About Peloton Treadmill
Safety regulators warned people with kids and pets Saturday to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
NASCAR Hall Of Fame Buys 1992 Alan Kulwicki Championship Car
The NASCAR Hall of Fame Foundation has added the original 1992 Ford Thunderbird, that 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Alan Kulwicki drove in the last race of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the 1992 Cup Series Championship, to its collection.
N.C. ABC Commission Suspends Alcohol Permits At Northeast Charlotte Bar & Grille
The North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission has suspended alcohol permits for Press Box Bar and Grille in northeast Charlotte after several shootings and fights interfering with law enforcement efforts.
Cooler with More Clouds Through Saturday
Cooler than average temperatures through the first half of the weekend.
Three Minority Business Owners Investing In Charlotte's Historic West End Community
It's part of a multi-million dollar revitalization project in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
'Peaky Blinders' Actor Helen McCrory Dies Of Cancer At 52
British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer.
N.C. Governor Cooper Announces Crime Victim's Rights Week On April 18th-24th
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April 18th through April 24th as Crime Victim's Rights Week in North Carolina.
After Outcry, WH Says Biden Will Lift Refugee Cap In May
Facing swift blowback from allies and aid groups, the White House on Friday said President Joe Biden plans to lift his predecessor’s historically low cap on refugees by next month, after initially moving only to expand the eligibility criteria for resettlements.
North Carolina Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.2% in March
North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell sharply in March, state officials announced on Friday, as the number of people holding jobs grew by over 11,000 compared to the month before.
CMPD: 2 Men Arrested For Murder After 2 Transgender Women Killed In Charlotte
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they have arrested two men for the murders of two transgender women in Charlotte that occurred in the last two weeks.
Missing Teen From Columbia Could Be In Rock Hill, South Carolina
A missing teen from Columbia, South Carolina could be in the Rock Hill area, according to investigators. Janeisha Monteserin, 17, went missing on February 20th.
Pollen Season Facts and Tips
While it depends on where you are geographically, here in the south, pollen allergy season usually lasts anywhere from February to November.
Novant Health COVID-19 Vaccine Availability Saturday April 17th
Around 1,000 open COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be available on Saturday, April 17th between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Novant Health Medical Group - East Meck.
Raul Castro Confirms He's Resigning, Ending Long Era In Cuba
Raul Castro said Friday he is resigning as head of Cuba’s Communist Party, ending an era of formal leadership by he and his brother Fidel Castro that began with the 1959 revolution.
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